Activities Sunflowers at Hokkaido's Palette Hill 2024 Sep 20th - Oct 10th Hokkaido is known for having some great flower events throughout the year, and if you love sunflowers then be sure to stop by Palette..
Activities Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival 2025 Late Jan - Mid Mar The annual Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival has been running for over 40 years now, and it celebrates the beauty of the harsh, cold winters..
Activities Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival 2025 Late Jan - Mid Feb Running annually since 1992, the Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival is based on the migration of around 1,000 white swans that fly..
Activities Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival 2024 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..
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2024 Late Jul - Late Aug 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..
Food Niseko Autumn Food Festival 2024 Mid Sep The Niseko Autumn Food Festival runs from September 30th until October 3rd, and includes eighteen local restaurants and bars showcasing..
Culture Sapporo International Short Film Festival 2024 Late Nov The Sapporo International Short Film Festival showcases a range of short films submitted from both Japan and abroad.
Activities Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2025 Late Jan - Late Feb Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of..