1 Savor the Autumn Flavors of Okhotsk! "Yokubari Festa 2024" in Esashi Town

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This event in Esashi, a town facing the Sea of Okhotsk, is packed with the delicious flavors of autumn. You can savor the seasonal tastes of Esashi, centered on autumn salmon and scallops, with offerings like autumn salmon hot pot and salmon chan-chan yaki, milk distribution, a direct sales corner for seafood and agricultural products, and a gourmet section.

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Other attractions include the thrilling "Kids' Salmon Catching" in a giant pool and the "Esashi Scallop Shucking Speed Contest" where adults compete seriously. There will also be performances by YOSAKOI Soran teams and mini-events featuring Esashi Town's mascot, "Esasshi."

2 Hokkaido's Largest Fashion Festival: "SAPPORO COLLECTION 2024 AUTUMN/WINTER" in Sapporo City

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Affectionately known as "Satsucolle," this is Hokkaido's largest fashion and culture event. Celebrating its 21st edition, this year's theme is "NEURON." Popular models, artists, and influencers from Hokkaido will grace the stage.

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In addition to the stage featuring today's hottest models, performances by celebrity guests and artists are also a major highlight. The event will be live-streamed, so even if you can't make it to the venue, you can still enjoy the show online.

3 Meet Horses in Japan's Top Breeding Region: "Uma-Cal Fest in Shinhidaka" in Shinhidaka Town

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A "horse culture festival" held in Shinhidaka Town, known as Japan's number one horse breeding area. The event is packed with fun activities involving horses, such as sales of horse-themed goods, horse-drawn carriage rides, horse drawing classes, a mini-concert of horse-themed songs, and a talk show with a former jockey and trainer.

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Attractions that let you get up close with horses will also be held, including a ranch work experience, a kids' auction, and a photo session with horses.

4 Original Black Cat & Witch-Themed Sweets: "Shiroi Koibito Park Nya Halloween ~Sweet Magic of Black Cats and Witches~" in Sapporo City

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Shiroi Koibito Park transforms for Halloween! Enjoy adorable, original sweets and food items with a "black cat" and "witch" theme, perfect for the Halloween season. You can also participate in workshops to make Halloween-style wreaths, brooms, shaker keychains, and original pumpkin lanterns.

5 Enjoy Autumn at a Hotel Buffet: "ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose ~Autumn Sweets & Head Chef's Special Chinese Buffet~" in Chitose City

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The all-day dining restaurant "Haskap The Garden" on the first floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose is hosting a three-month "Sweets & Lunch Buffet" series. The theme changes monthly, and October features the "Autumn Sweets & Head Chef's Special Chinese Buffet," where you can enjoy sweets made with sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and pumpkin, as well as Chinese dishes using vegetables from Chitose.

6 A Craft Experience for the Artsy Autumn: "Sapporo Art Park Craft Caravan " in Sapporo City

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The Craft Studio at Sapporo Art Park, a facility for creating crafts and prints, is stepping out to hold a workshop at the Sapporo Community Plaza. You can choose from three activities: making a bread or palette-shaped "strap," weaving a "coaster" using a loom, or creating a "himmeli" mobile by connecting wheat straws. The activities are suitable for beginners and young children, making it a great outing for the whole family.

7 Get a Candy Present for Coming in Costume: "Halloween Night Star Gazing Party" in Rikubetsu Town

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A Halloween-themed star gazing event. In addition to introducing autumn celestial bodies like Jupiter and Saturn, you'll also learn about ghost-related celestial objects perfect for Halloween. Plus, visitors who come in costume will receive a candy present (first-come, first-served). Why not enjoy Halloween night by gazing at the stars?

8 A Rare Chance to Learn from a Real Kyogen Master: "Kyogen Workshop: Fun for Everyone" in Sapporo City

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Experience the traditional performing art of Kyogen with a professional Kyogen actor as your instructor. This workshop is perfect for those who want to learn about Kyogen itself, as well as traditional arts and stage performance.

9 A Sports Day Where Everyone is a Star, Regardless of Disability or Age: "Universal Sports Day" in Sapporo City

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"Fukushi no Shaberiba," a group that works to expand the circle of people involved or interested in welfare in Sapporo, is hosting its first major event. Each activity is specially designed so that everyone can be a star, regardless of disability or age. Mini-concerts, cheerleading performances, and original merchandise giveaways are also planned.

10 A Soy Sauce Making Experience You Can't Easily Do Alone: "Soy Sauce Making Seminar by the Fermented Food Specialist Association" in Obihiro City

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A soy sauce making workshop hosted by the Fermented Food Specialist Association. This is a rare opportunity to make your own soy sauce, which will be aged for six months to a year. Of course, you can take the soy sauce you make home with you. Why not take this chance to create your very own soy sauce with a unique flavor?