Date: Nov. 1-30 Sapporo Art Stage will be held from Nov. 1 (Sun.) to 30 (Mon.). Sapporo Music Showcase: enjoy music performances by 10 bands at Chikaho, Kita 3-jo Square. Date: Nov. 14 (Sat.)–15 (Sun.). School Art Live: seven high school art School Art Live clubs will make huge pictures based on the theme of “Our Future, We Who Live Here” at Chikaho. Date: Nov.7 (Sat.)–23 (Mon./hol.). lnfo: Sapporo Art Stage Jikko-iinkai Jimukyoku, Tel. 281-7117 https://www.s-artstage.com/202

German Christmas Market 2025 Date: Nov. 20-Dec. 25 The 2026 German Christmas Market in Sapporo will be held from Nov. 20 (Fri.) to Dec. 25 (Fri.). In addition to Odori Nishi 2-chome venue, Odori Nishi 1-chome will be a venue from this year. A lot of stalls will sell Christmas ornaments, food, drinks, and souvenirs. Meet Santa Claus and take a photo with him. Hours: 11 AM–9 PM. https://www.sapporo.travel/white-illumination/event/munich/

Mono Village 1. Flea Market at Sun Plaza 1F Hall (Kita-ku, Kita 24, Nishi 5) Date: Nov. 3 (Tue./hol.), 10 AM–1:30 PM 2.Morning Market at Higashi Honganji Temple (Chuo-ku, Minami 7, Nishi 8) Date: Nov. 8 (Sun.), 22 (Sun.), 10 AM–2 PM Toyohira Shrine 3. Antiques at Toyohira Shrine (Toyohira-ku, Toyohira 4-13) Date: Nov. 15 (Sun.) 9 AM–3 PM 4. Sapporo Mono Village at Premist Dome (Toyohira-ku, Hitsujigaoka 1) Date: Nov. 22 (Sun.), 23 (Mon./hol.), 10 AM–5 PM. Adm.: one-day t

Oct. 23 - Nov. 2 🍂 Autumn Foliage Light-Up will be held at Nakajima Park (Chuo-ku,Nakajima-koen 1 ) from Oct. 23 (Fri.) to Nov. 3 (Tue./hol.), 5:15 to 9 pm. Ginkgo avenue, Shobu Pond, Hohei-kan and the Japanese Garden will be lit up. Adm.: free except for the Japanese Garden (\600 for jr. high and over). Sweet Potato Terrace will be open in front of the Koguma-za Theater. Info: The Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry. https://sapporo-autumn-illuminations.jp/

Date: Oct. 10 - Jan. 11, 2027 See 140 masterpieces of Ukiyo-e by legendary artists: Hokusai, Utamaro, Sharaku, Hiroshige, and Kuniyoshi. Learn about the fascinating stories of their artwork and lives in the Edo-era. Date: Oct. 10 (Sat.)–Jan. 11 (Mon./hol.), 2027, 9:45 am–5 pm. Open daily. Closed: Mondays from Nov. 9 (Mon.). Sapporo Art Museum (Minami-ku, Geijutsunomori 2-75). Adm.: 1,700-yen for adults, 1,100-yen for univ. and sr. high, 700-yen for jr. high and elem., free

Date: Oct. 1 - 20 Soak up autumnal scenery from the sky above at the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Autumn Festival from Oct. 1 (Thu.) to 20 (Tue.). Ride a gondola through up the mountains and enjoy the views of Ishikari Bay and Otaru Port. The gondola operates from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Fare: 1,500-yen for jr. high and over, 800-yen for elem., free for pre-schoolers and under. Address: Minami-ku, Jozankei 937 Info: Sapporo Kokuksai Ski Resort Tel. 598-4511 https://www.sapporo-kok

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. 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

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

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/