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Weekend Plans in Sapporo! Top 3 Recommended Events [December 21-22, 2024]
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Moere White Christmas: A Christmas Music Event at the Glass Pyramid

The annual Christmas concert at Moerenuma Park is back again this year! Held inside the Glass Pyramid, the event features live performances of jazz, classical music, and more by musicians active in Sapporo. Why not spend a special time at Moerenuma Park, enveloped in a warm space of sound amidst the white snow?

■Dates: Dec 21 (Sat) - 22 (Sun), 2024, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Doors open at 12:45 PM)
■Admission: Free (First 250 people each day)
■Venue: Moerenuma Park Glass Pyramid (1-1 Moerenuma Koen, Higashi-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information for "Moere White Christmas"
2
Heidi, Girl of the Alps 50th Anniversary Special Exhibition: A Look at the Classic Anime Involving Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata

An exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic 1970s TV anime "Heidi, Girl of the Alps" is being held at Daimaru Sapporo. The exhibition explores the charm of the magnificent nature and rich culture of the Swiss Alps where Heidi lives, introduces the life of the original author Johanna Spyri and the original book, and provides a detailed look behind the scenes of the anime production involving Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, with valuable materials from that time.


The exhibition is full of highlights, including depictions of famous scenes, original drawings by character designer and animation director Yoichi Kotabe, a corner displaying nostalgic items, and collaboration works by up-and-coming artists on the theme of "The Future of Heidi." Additionally, the shop adjacent to the venue will feature a wide array of popular goods, including venue-exclusive items, 50th-anniversary commemorative products, and merchandise of characters like Heidi, Yuki-chan, and Josef.

Gauze Tenugui Towel, 50th Anniv. All-Cast Design, ¥1,320 (tax incl.)

A4 Clear File "Heidi, Girl of the Snow Country," ¥396 (tax incl.)
■Dates: Dec 4 (Wed) - 25 (Wed), 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closes at 7:00 PM)
*Last day until 2:30 PM (Closes at 5:00 PM)
■Venue: Daimaru Sapporo 7th Floor Hall (4-7 Kita 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information for the "Heidi, Girl of the Alps 50th Anniversary Special Exhibition"
3
Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo: Filled with Christmas Goods and German Cuisine!

A winter tradition in Sapporo where shops selling Christmas-related goods line Odori Park. You can enjoy German food and hot wine at the venue, and during the event period, Santa Claus appears every night, creating heartwarming encounters with visitors. Take a memorable photo with him and make special Christmas memories!


■Dates: Nov 22 (Fri) - Dec 25 (Wed), 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last order at 8:45 PM)
■Venue: Odori Park 2-chome (Nishi 2-chome, Odori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details on the "Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo"
※All information is current as of the article's publication in December 2024.
※All information is subject to change. Please check official websites for the latest details.
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