1 Tomakomai's biggest winter event: the 59th Tomakomai Skate Festival (Tomakomai City)

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A festival where you can enjoy winter in Tomakomai, the city of skating. There are plenty of activities the whole family can enjoy, such as a giant snow slide, a miniature railway, and snow skating. On the stage in the main venue, various stage events such as live music, comedy shows, and BINGO tournaments are held over the two days.

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Also, the specialty of the skating festival, "Shibare-yaki", is a Jingisukan (grilled mutton barbecue) grilled on a drum can, and the taste of it when grilled and eaten under the cold sky is exceptional. Advance tickets for "Shibare-yaki" come with a discount coupon for bathing, so we recommend taking a bath after enjoying the festival.

2 Enjoy projection mapping in a giant snow igloo at "NISEKO SNOW DOME EXPERIENCE" (Kutchan Town)

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An event where you can enjoy Niseko's winter in a snow igloo. The venue is a large snow igloo multipurpose dome measuring 4m high, 6m wide, and 17m deep. Inside, you can enjoy a projection mapping show where images are projected onto the snowy ceiling and walls. There will also be a luxurious ice bar serving drinks in ice glasses. This is the perfect event to attend after enjoying winter sports at a nearby ski resort, or while sightseeing.

3 "2025 Sunagawa Winter Festival" (Sunagawa City) with plenty of activities such as ice carousel and smelt fishing

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This huge winter event held in Sunagawa City is attractive for its wide variety of activities. You can enjoy the "Costume Slide Contest" where costumes and slide performances liven up the venue, the "Ice Carousel" merry-go-round on ice, smelt fishing, tent sauna, snow rafting, and more. In addition, the "Sunagawa Food Marche" is held, where food trucks and food booths from inside and outside the city are lined up, so the whole family can enjoy winter activities and delicious food.

4 "Hokkaido Craft Beer Factory 2025" (Sapporo) - Tasting and comparing craft beers from seven companies in Hokkaido

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Popular craft beers from Hokkaido will be gathered at Sapporo Factory. Seven breweries from Hokkaido will be serving their proud craft beers. This is a rare opportunity to learn about the fun and appeal of craft beer, with beer brewers as guests. In addition, special beers made by students from Hokkaido will also be on offer, making this a two-day event where you can fully experience Hokkaido's beer culture.

5 The slide made from natural ice is a big hit at the 59th Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival (Nanae Town)

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This is a major winter event representing southern Hokkaido. There will be exhibits such as the "Jumbo Slide" made from ice cut from Lake Onuma, ice carvings, and snow sculptures made by elementary and junior high school students. In addition to food stalls selling yakitori and oden at the Snow and Ice Festival venue, "Onuma Ruche" will also be held at the Onuma Women's Hall, where you can enjoy crepes and seafood rice balls. There will also be stalls selling handmade goods, sweets, massages, and more.

6 Music and fireworks entertainment show "Toyako Onsen Winter Fireworks 2025" (Toyako Town)

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A fantastic collaboration of music and fireworks. During the 12-day long run, you can enjoy both the fireworks that light up the winter night sky and the gorgeous fireworks reflected on the surface of Lake Toya. There will also be a special viewing booth near the launch site where you can taste oshiruko (sweet red bean soup) from a local confectionery shop.

7 Perfect for those considering moving to Niseko Town: "Niseko Town x Powder Snow Experience Tour" NISKO Snowboard Tour (2 days, 1 night) (Niseko Town)

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A special snowboarding experience tour where you can experience the life and charm of Niseko Town. This is a two-day, one-night event where you can enjoy the world-famous powder snow of Niseko, as well as local cuisine and interactions with residents. Benefits include lift tickets, accommodation, board and clothing rentals, and meals. This tour is recommended not only for those who want to fully enjoy the charm of Niseko in winter, but also for those considering moving there.

8 "Community Leaders Summit in Eastern Hokkaido 2025 Extreme Cold Edition #CLS Eastern Hokkaido" (Kushiro City) discussing the charm and future of the region

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A lively exchange event will be held to discuss the future of the region. At the 6th Community Leaders Summit in Eastern Hokkaido, local players active in Eastern Hokkaido will take to the stage and hold fascinating sessions on a variety of themes, including primary industries, Eastern Hokkaido photographers, and politics. Free for students, and discounts for Eastern Hokkaido residents. Anyone can easily participate in this exchange event, where you can rediscover the charm of the region and get hints for the future.

9 A must-see strawberry lunch for strawberry lovers: "ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose - Sweets & Lunch Plate "Strawberry Palette"" (Chitose City)

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At "Haskap the Garden" on the first floor of the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose, a limited-time and limited-quantity "Sweets & Lunch Plate: Strawberry Palette" will be available. The plate will include five colorful strawberry-themed sweets, such as a strawberry mini parfait and Paris Brest, as well as six other dishes, including a croissant sandwich with strawberries and semi-dried sausage, and a lasagna with bolognese sauce.

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Fresh strawberries will also be available as a special item. Drinks include coffee, tea, strawberry latte, strawberry tea, strawberry squash and more, so you can enjoy plenty of strawberries in a variety of ways.

10 Concert for children "Junior marching band club team 'The cool roses Jr.' LIVE2025 ~We are marching~" (Sapporo City)

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This concert is held under the concept of "a music and dance festival for children" and is for children to enjoy. In addition to the performance of the junior marching band club team "The Cool Roses Jr.", you can enjoy performances by school bands made by elementary school students, dance, and other special guests. In addition, a "small small market" with handmade goods and sweets will be held at the same time.