Activities Swatch Nines Snow 2026 Apr 6th - Apr 11th In April 2026, Swatch Nines SNOW will make its Asian debut in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost prefecture. Known for merging freestyle..
Culture Otaru Umeshu Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Each year, Hokkaido's Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura hosts the Otaru Umeshu Festival, which serves as a celebration of this much-loved..
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the..
Activities Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early - Mid May From the early to mid May timeframe, Hokkaido's Shizunai Nijukken Road is an amazing place to enjoy the beauty of sakura season...
Activities Takikawa Nanohana Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Takikawa Nanohana Festival started back in 2000 and has become the city's largest annual event, with crowds of around 100,000..
Sapporo Ramen Show 2026 May 18th - May 31st If you're a foodie with a love for noodles, the Sapporo Ramen Show in Hokkaido is an event you won't want to miss. The annual..
Activities Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 31st If you're in the Hokkaido area around May through early June, a visit to the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is a must. An..
Festivals Yosakoi Soran Festival in Sapporo 2026 Jun 10th - Jun 14th A viewing of the intense and energetic Yosakoi Soran Festival in Sapporo