On December 24, 2023, the "Hokkaido Super Mikasa Festival! with Snow Miku" was held in Mikasa City, located in the Sorachi region of Hokkaido. The event attracted approximately 5,000 visitors from both within and outside the city. It was a day filled with the excitement of Mikasa, featuring food, crafts, stage performances, and more! This post-event report will take a look back at the day's festivities.

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Despite the heavy snowfall from the previous day, the event day was blessed with clear skies. The event kicked off at 10:00 AM in the crisp, cold air! While the main venue was inside the AEON Supercenter Mikasa, food trucks offering delicious Mikasa cuisine were lined up in front of the store's entrance.

"Tat-chan," popular for its specialty kebab sandwiches

"2 Beans Coffee" warmed up visitors with its home-roasted coffee

Crispy long potatoes, always served fresh from the fryer! "BELLFRIES"

"Happy Yellow" with its chewy crepes and fresh, homemade lemonade

"Trapper Kitchen," serving delicious one-handed pizzas

Upon entering the venue, visitors were greeted by Snow Miku & Rabbit Yukine! Beyond the photo spot set up exclusively for the event, various exhibitor booths for food, miscellaneous goods, workshops, and more were lined up.

The 'Mikasa's Delicious Food Booths' section featured shops from within Mikasa City, selling baked goods, bread, and freshly fried Zangi (Hokkaido-style fried chicken). In addition, "Magokoro Kitchen" by the students of Mikasa High School's Culinary Club made a one-day-only appearance. They served two items, "Scallop Chowder Soup" and "Rice Flour Chiffon Cake Parfait with Roasted Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Sauce," satisfying the appetites of many visitors.

The specialty "Mikasa Coal Zangi" has a big impact with its appearance! "Kiiroi Kuruma"

Selling adorable handmade sweets: "Gohan Cafe Amutto"

The top recommendation is the crispy and fluffy melon bread from "Namae ga Nai Panya (The Bakery with No Name)"

In addition to home-roasted coffee beans, delicious French baked goods were available at "2 Beans Coffee"

The students of Mikasa High School's Culinary Club created an event-exclusive menu just for this day! "Magokoro Kitchen"

At the 'Craft Sales Booths,' handmade artists from Mikasa exhibited unique small items and handmade accessories. While delighting the eyes of many people passing through the venue, many were also seen seriously considering purchases. Additionally, the booth where visitors could touch a real bear's fur greatly surprised those who came from outside Hokkaido.

Selling flower goods and small items perfect for the Christmas season: "Katakumu / Flower Circle Hanarera"

Visitors from outside Hokkaido were surprised by the real bear fur at "PAPIPUPE-POO"

Warm and delicate handmade goods on display at "Natural Cafe"

Selling firewood and logs made from thinned wood grown in Mikasa: "Mori no Kibun"

The miniature cityscape is so cute! "Geishuya" sells handmade miscellaneous goods.

Selling goods made from OSB board: "OSB Kobo"

At the 'Workshop Booths,' where visitors could discover the joy of various crafts, Mikasa-ならではの workshops were held. These included making Christmas ornaments using locally harvested Todomatsu fir, a unique coloring experience where Rabbit Yukine excavates fossils in Mikasa, and a firewood chopping experience. All booths were bustling with activity, especially with families participating together.

Make squishy animals and fruits at "Let's Make Water Puni Puni! (Rosi's Salon)"

Try making Christmas ornaments using Todomatsu fir leaves and pinecones! "Swag & Ornament Making Workshop (Mikasa Geopark)"

Create your own unique goods at the "Keychain & Ballpoint Pen Making Workshop (Natural Cafe)"

Both children and adults were thrilled with their first firewood chopping experience at "Firewood Chopping Experience (Mori no Kibun)"

Colored with individual creativity at the "Rabbit Yukine Coloring Workshop (Hokkaido Mikasa Tourism Association)"

The "piapro Wall" was filled with many memories, including drawings of Snow Miku and Hatsune Miku.

On the mini-stage set up inside the venue, the events kicked off with an opening live performance by the Mikasa Junior High School Brass Band. This was followed by a talk show discussing the charms of Mikasa, and a live performance by Rhythmy, a resident of the neighboring town of Kuriyama. Each stage served as a platform for local residents to present their talents, and all were well-attended by a large audience.

Kicking off the stage events: "Mikasa Municipal Junior High School Brass Band"

The quiz about bears was a big hit at the "'Life in Mikasa, Sometimes with Bears!?' Talk Session"

"Rhythmy" captivated the audience with her clear singing voice.

Furthermore, the main characters supporting this event, "Snow Miku" and "Rabbit Yukine," also appeared on the mini-stage! They visited each exhibitor's booth, adding to the excitement of the event.

The "Hokkaido Super Mikasa Festival! with Snow Miku" showcased the rich food and lifestyle of Mikasa. Centered around local families, students from Mikasa, and Snow Miku fans who braved the snow from various places, everyone enjoyed the unique booths.