Date: Sep. 11 - Oct. 3 Hokkaido cuisine: ramen, seafood, wine, vegetables is available in the center of Sapporo. Savor your favorite gourmet foods and relax in the open-air dining area. Date: Sep. 11 (Fri.) - Oct. 3 (Sat.). Venue: Odori Park Nishi 4 to 8-chome, and 10 and 11-chome. ・5-chome: try ramen, pizza and sweets made from Hokkaido ingredients. ・7-chome: bar ・8-chome: showcases original local foods from 80 cities in Hokkaido. ・10-chome: meat dishes https://www.sapporo.t

Date: Sep. 19-26 Otaru Night Market 🍺 Experience Otaru Canal in a whole new light at the Yummy-ichi North Canal Night Market from Sep. 19 (Sat.) to 26 (Sat.). Enjoy canal illuminations, local food and goods, live music, games, and floating lanterns. The events are different each day, so check the website. Lanterns will be on sale from 7 PM on Sep. 19 (Sat.), 23 (Wed./hol.) and 26 (Sat.). Adm.: free. Hours: 5–9 PM. Info: Otaru Next 100 Jikko-iinkai, Tel. 0134-33-2510...

Date: Sep. 26 and 27 Sapporo Rainbow Pride This event to promote the public understanding of sexual minorities will be held on Sep. 26 (Sat.) and 27 (Sun.), 11 AM–4 PM. Stage performances and exhibitions will be held at Rainbow Street (Chuo-ku, Minami 1, Nishi 2 and 3). See the parade starting from Odori Park at 2 PM on　Sunday. lInfo: Sapporo Rainbow Pride https://www.sprrainbowpride.com/

Date: Sep. 4 (Fri.) - 7 (Mon.) The Sapporo Sweet Potato Expo will be held at the West Square of Sapporo Factory (Chuo-ku, Kita 2, Higashi 4). The event will feature various sweet potatoes from all over Japan. Enjoy flavors and tastes offered by the vendors. Date: Sep. 4 (Fri.)–7 (Mon.), 10 AM–5 PM. On Sep.5 (Sat.) and 6 (Sun.), visitors can choose from five 75-minute time slots when booking their tickets online. Adm.: ￥600. Info: UHB Jigyo-center https://www.uhb.jp/event/oimo

1. Flea Market at Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba (Chuo-ku, Nakajima-koen 1) Date: Sep. 5 (Sat.), 6 (Sun.), 19 (Sat.), 20 (Sun.), 26 (Sat.), 27 (Sun.), 10 AM–1 PM Cancelled in case of rain. 2. Flea Market at Yumeichiba Atsubetsu (Atsubetsu-ku, Atsubetsu Chuo 1, Fureai Hiroba) Date: Sep. 12 (Sat.), 22 (Tue./hol.), 10 AM–1 PM Cancelled in case of rain. 3. May Marché (Chuo-ku, Minami 22, Nishi 6) Date: Sep. 5 (Sat.), 12 (Sat.), 19 (Sat.), 26 (Sat.) 10:30 AM‒noon Sales of local vege

The Domin Point program is intended to help Hokkaido residents deal with rising prices. The Hokkaido Government is providing points that can be used to purchase daily necessities. Download the Hokkaido app. to a mobile phone and get the point. Visit the official website. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.lg.hokkaido.pref.pocketsign&hl=ja Point: 5,500-yen worth or 5,500-yen vouchers. Application deadline : Nov. 16 (Mon.) Expiration date: Dec. 15 (Tue.) ●Info: Ca

Date: Aug. 8 (Sat.) About 10,000 fireworks will be launched at Sapporo Bankei Ski Area. Enjoy the fireworks and music. Date: Aug. 8 (Sat.). Fireworks begin at 7:45 PM. Tickets: 3,000 yen - 5,000 yen. Address: Chuo-ku, Bankei 410. ●Info: Sapporo Bankei Ski Area https://www.bankei.co.jp/hanabitaikai2026/

Aug. 30 (Sun.) The Hokkaido Marathon 2026 will take place on Aug. 30 (Sun.). The 42.195 km course starts at 8:30 AM at Odori Nishi 4-chome and passes iconic landmarks, including Susukino and Hokkaido University. Enjoy the lively atmosphere while cheering on runners from Japan and around the world. Info: Hokkaido Marathon Soshiki-iinkai https://hokkaido-marathon.com/

Aug. 7 (Fri.) - 9 (Sun.) The 5th Dai Hokkaido Festival will be held at Akarenga Garden (Chuo-ku, Kita 3, Nishi 6) from 7 (Fri.) to 9 (Sun.) 10 am-6 pm. The festival will feature games, stage performances, beer gardens and sales of local products such as ice cream, yakitori, dairy products and sweets. Adm.: free. Info: STV (Sapporo Television Broad- casting Co., Ltd.) https://daidosai.jp/ 表示を縮小

Aug. 7 (Fri.) - 9 (Sun.) Artists and cultural groups in Sapporo will gather at SCARTS. Enjoy traditional Japanese culture: Ikebana, calligraphy, and tea ceremony (\600). See many modern artworks. Ikebana and art workshops are available (\300 – \2,900). Date: Aug. 7 (Fri.)–9 (Sun.) 10 AM–6 PM (until 5 PM on Sun.). Venue: Sapporo Community Plaza SCARTS 1F and 2F (Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1). Adm.: free. Info: Sapporo Cultural Organization, Tel. 211-8633 https://sap.bundankyo.com/

Aug. 1 (Sat. ) Sapporo-Hokudai Children’s Book Forest, designed by architect Tadao Ando opens on Aug. 1 (Sat.). A collection of about 15,000 books is available. Surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, the library is located on the campus of Hokkaido University. Come and enjoy some quality time. Hours: 10 AM–6 PM. Closed: the 2nd and 4th Wed. Address: Kita-ku, Kita 8, Nishi 6. Adm.: free. Open to the public. Info: Tel.788-8700 https://honnomori-sap-hok.jp/

Date: July 31 (Fri.) The Doshin and UHB Fireworks Festival will take place on July 31 (Fri.) on the Toyohira River (Chuo-ku, Minami 13, Nishi 1). Hours:7:40—8:30 p.m. Adm.: free. Rain date: Aug.7 (Fri.). https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/hanabi2026/sapporo/

Date: July 31 - Aug. 1 The 10th and final Sapporo August Festival (Hachigatsu-sai) will be held at Kita 3-jo Plaza, Akapla (Chuo-ku, Kita 3, Nishi 4). Its symbol Oburoshiki, a huge patchwork quilt made by volunteers, will be laid out on the ground throughout the festival. Join in Bon dances with live music played by the August Festival Special Big Band. Date: July 31 (Fri.) 3–9 p.m. and Aug. 1 (Sat.) noon–8 p.m. Adm.: free. Info: Sapporo Ekimae Street area management Co., ht

Date: July 18 and 19 More than 200 professional and amateur musicians will perform at the Park Jazz Live. It will be held at about ten venues around the city, including Odori Park 2-chome, Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway, Sapporo Community Plaza (Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1), and Sapporo Clock Tower. Date: July 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.), 11 Am–8:15 PM. The times will vary depending on the venue. Adm.: free. Info: Sapporo City Jazz Jikko-iinkai,https://sapporocityjazz.jp/ev

Date: July 31 (Fri.) Try on a yukata and enjoy the summer. Date: July 31 (Fri.) 1:30PM-5PM Venue: Sapporo L Plaza (Kita-ku, Kita 8, Nishi 3) 3F Tatami-room. Adm.: free Capacity: 12 people (5 men, 5 women, 2 children) Application: email here 📩　 A complete yukata set is provided for free except geta (traditional Japanese sandales).