Jan. 15 (Thu.)-18 (Sun.) The Apex Legends Global Series Year 5 Championship  is the official world championship for e-sports. Forty teams from around the world will compete for 2 million dollars. More than 30,000 people will come to watch the battles. Date: Jan. 15 (Thu.)–18 (Sun.).　Tickets: ￥1,995‒￥15,200. Venue: Daiwa House Premist Dome (Toyohira-ku, Hitsujigaoka 1). https://algschamps.zaiko.io/item/375812

Jan. 6 (Tue.) A traditional New Year’s ceremony called Dezome Shiki will be held at Kanamoto Hall (Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1). A mini concert and acrobatics will be held. Date: Jan. 6 (Tue.) 10:30 am–12:15 pm. Adm.: free. Info: Sapporo Fire Department https://www.city.sapporo.jp/shobo/event/newyears.html

Jan. 6 (Tue.) - 7 (Wed.). Challenge! Sports Park 2026 will be held at Daiwa House Premist Dome (Toyohira-ku, Hitsujigaoka 1). Areas will include those for physical education, general sports, gourmet dishes. Enjoy skateboard stunt demonstrations. Date: Jan. 6 (Tue.) and 7 (Wed.), 10 am‒4 pm. Adm: free. Bring sports clothes and shoes. https://sdome-event.jp/sportspark/

Jan. 12 (Mon./hol.) Coming-of-Age Day falls on Jan. 12 (Mon./hol.). In 2022, Japan lowered the age of adulthood from 20 to 18. However, coming-of-age ceremonies are still often held at age 20. Many new adults wear kimonos, with women in particular donning frisode kimonos with beautifully-flowing sleeves.

Until March 22, 2026   ​ The “Snow Miku” streetcar, decorated according to the theme of “happy patisserie,” will be making runs from Nov. 15 (Sat.) to Mar. 22 (Sun.), 2026. This festive tram, part of the Snow Miku 2026 collaboration, features special in-car posters and voice announcements by Saki Fujita, who voices Hatsune Miku.    Streetcar fare: 230-yen for jr. high and over. 120-yen for elem. schoolers. Hours: 7 a.m.–9 p.m. https://www.city.sapporo.jp/chuo/shiden/yukimiku2

This spacious café on the first floor of Hotel Fav Lux Sapporo Susukino offers calm and open atmosphere. They serve home-roasted coffee and bread including a pumpkin brioche (450-yen) that’s perfect for this season. The iced June café latte (660-yen) and matcha latte (670-yen) are recommended. Desert and beer (800-yen) are also available.     Address: Chuo-ku, Minami 6, Nishi 7, Hotel Fav Lux Sapporo Susukino 1F. Open daily, 7 a.m.‒10 p.m. Bakery: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. lnfo: (050-17

Until Mar. 14 (Sat.) Date: (1) Ekimae-dori: until Feb. 11(Wed./hol.) (2) Minami 1-jo: until Mar. 14 (Sat.) (3) Akapla: until Mar. 14 (Sat.) (4) JR Sapporo Station: until Mar. 14 (Sat.) https://www.sapporo.travel/white-illumination/