Festivals Yosakoi Soran Festival in Sapporo 2026 Early Jun A viewing of the intense and energetic Yosakoi Soran Festival in Sapporo
Culture The Republic of Ezo Euan Prentis Goryokaku Park holds colourful cherry blossoms, calm open-grounds, and a powerful history as the former seat of the short-lived..
Historical Buddha Hill in Makomanai Mar'yana Kovalchuk Designed by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando, this is a sanctuary of peace and meditation.
Culture Kutchan Jagamatsuri 2026 Early Aug The Kutchan Jagamatsuri is a fantastic summer festival aimed at celebrating Kutchan's rich agriculture industry and family friendly..
Culture Asahikawa Harvest Markets 2026 Mid Sep Kita no Megumi Tabe Marche is an annual event held in front of JR Asahikawa Station where locally produced food from Asahikawa,..
Culture Yubari Fantastic Film Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Late Sep This little town in the depths of Hokkaido hosts to what it claims to be "The most fun movie festival in the world", so it is time..
Culture Akan Ainu Art Week 2026 Mid - Late Oct The Akan Ainu Art Week (AAAW) is a three-week festival celebrating the living culture of the Ainu people through contemporary art...
Culture A Hokkaido Adventure: From Hakodate to Sapporo Serena Ogawa Savoring nature, food, and history from Hakodate to Sapporo.