Activities Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival Mid Jan - Late Feb Running annually since 1992, the Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival is based on the migration of around 1,000 white swans that fly..
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan Apr 17th - May 8th Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the..
Activities Matsumae Park Cherry Blossom Festival Apr 20th - May 20th From around late April to late May, Hokkaido's Matsumae Park comes alive with around 10,000 cherry trees in bloom from hundreds..
Activities Sakura Season Along Sapporo's Shinkawa River Apr 20th - May 10th From around late April to early May each year, the banks of Sapporo's Shinkawa River are filled with the springtime beauty of..
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival Jul 20th - Aug 20th The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hokuryu..
Activities Kamiyubetsu Tulip Fair May 1st - Jun 7th For lovers of all things floral, Hokkaido's Kamiyubetsu Tulip Fair is an absolute delight during spring. The tulip park spans..
Culture Embroidery and Beads Exhibition Oct 31st 2020 - Jan 20th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Hokkaido Kushiro Art Museum looks into various living and ceremonial tools from Japan's..
Activities Hokkaido: Top 10 Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Filled with natural beauty, the prefecture provides nature enthusiasts..