1 First sunrise seen from a popular night view spot "Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway First Sunrise Special Operation" (Sapporo City)

Image source: Sapporo Moiwa Mountain Ropeway

This is an event where you can see the first sunrise of the year from the top of Mt. Moiwa, a popular night view spot in Sapporo. The ropeway operates specially from 5am on New Year's Day, allowing you to see a view at a time of day that you normally can't see. The cityscape of Sapporo's skyscrapers, as well as the gradation of the scenery from the jewel-studded night view to the sunrise, are all worth seeing.

2 ES CON FIELD New Year's event "ES CON FIELD Shrine & Exciting Railway Expo 2025" (Kitahiroshima City)

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At the "ES CON FIELD Shrine" event, which will be held from January 1st of the new year, a shrine will appear on the field of ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO. You can visit the shrine on the field, which you can usually only enter on a stadium tour. There are also plans for lion dance performances and Japanese musical instrument performances.

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In addition, the "Wakuwaku Railway Expo 2025" will be held at the same time. A 24m-long fluffy Doctor Yellow playground equipment and a huge diorama of toy trains will be on display. You can also experience driving an N-gauge simulator. It's the perfect way to make memories for the New Year or winter vacation. *Please note that the two events will be held during different periods.

3 Enjoy the Hokkaido winter in a snow hut "Winter warmth experience - Snow huts & hotpot in Yakumo Town, Hokkaido" (Yakumo Town)

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An event where you can warm up with a snow hut and hot pot will be held at the Pecorella School in Yakumo Town. Participants will spend half a day building a "huge snow hut" and enjoying a "warm hot pot" filled with locally produced ingredients in the snow hut. Come and enjoy the winter and snow of Hokkaido with your friends and family.

4 "Do-desho samurai" is a must-see "Wednesday Do-desho House Open to the Public in Winter 2025" (Akabira City)

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"Wednesday Dodesho" is a popular variety show representing Hokkaido with many fans all over the country. The "Lakeside Resort Wednesday Dodesho House", built as part of the show's planning, will be open to the public. Akabira city resident "Mister" Takayuki Suzuki, as well as familiar show directors Tadatsugu Fujimura and Masamichi Ureshino are scheduled to make an appearance. There will also be a giveaway of commemorative gifts, making this a must-see event for Dodesho samurai.

5 Enjoy winter hot springs and fireworks at "Kitayuzawa Winter Fireworks" (Date City)

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Winter fireworks will be launched at Kita-Yuzawa Onsen, a hot spring resort located about two hours by car from Sapporo. After relaxing in the hot springs, enjoy the fireworks that can only be seen in winter when the air is cool and clear.

6 Perfect for winter vacation independent study: "The 13th Geo Festival in Kushiro" (Kushiro City)

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A workshop event where you can experience about 30 different earth science experiments and crafts. A variety of attractive booths will be gathered at the venue, including fossil excavation experiences, iron sand play, and pop-up dinosaur cards. In addition, special experiments will be held, including magma bubbling experiments and steam eruption experiments. This is the perfect event for independent research during the winter holidays.

7 "JR Kitami Station Winter Holiday Event" (Kitami City) - Enjoy a scenic train ride on the Sekihoku Main Line

Image source: Kitami City Railway Revitalization Council

You can participate in the "JR Sekihoku Main Line Initial Letter Bingo" where you can win luxurious prizes by getting a bingo card at JR Kitami Station and taking a photo of each station on the JR Sekihoku Main Line. You can also get a stamp at JR Kitami Station and spin the gachapon machine to win JR goods and sweets.

8 Bird watching tours will also be held at the "Nemuro Birdland Festival 2025" (Nemuro City)

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An event to enjoy wild birds unique to winter in Nemuro, Eastern Hokkaido. In addition to the "Omakase Guided Tour" where you can enjoy bird watching with a guide who knows the area inside and out, there will be an exhibition of illustrations of wild birds and works by bird picture book artist Takashi Taniguchi at various locations in Nemuro city. There will also be booths selling recommended souvenirs.

9 Fascinated by the beauty of Venetian glass "Masters of Venetian Glass Exhibition - The supreme art that captivates the world" (Otaru City)

Image source: Kitaichi Venetian Museum

The highest level of glass art exhibition will be held at the Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum, a popular tourist spot in Otaru. Works from the collection of eight masters who led the Venetian glass world and have continued to influence various artists with their advanced techniques and artistry will be on display.

10 An orchestra that even small children can enjoy: "Orchestra for ages 0 and up / First Orchestra" (Nakasatsunai Village)

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This is an orchestra performance where you can safely bring small children even if they cry or cry. There are two programs: one for children as young as 0 years old, and one for children as young as toddlers. In addition to listening to professional performances, you can also play with toy instruments and try out the violin.