1 Tomakomai's Major Winter Event: The 59th Tomakomai Skate Festival (Tomakomai City)

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This is a festival where you can fully enjoy winter in Tomakomai, the city of skating. It's packed with family-friendly activities like a giant snow slide, a mini train, and snow skating. On the main stage, various events will be held over two days, including live music, comedy shows, and a BINGO tournament.

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Also, the festival's specialty, "Shibare-yaki," is a Genghis Khan (mutton barbecue) grilled dynamically on oil drums. The taste of this hearty meal eaten under the cold sky is exceptional. Advance tickets for "Shibare-yaki" come with a discount coupon for a public bath, so enjoying a hot spring after the festival is also recommended.

2 Projection Mapping in a Giant Kamakura: NISEKO SNOW DOME EXPERIENCE (Kutchan Town)

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An event to enjoy the Niseko winter inside a kamakura (snow hut). The venue is a large multi-purpose snow dome, 4 meters high, 6 meters wide, and 17 meters deep. Inside, you can enjoy a projection mapping show where images are displayed on the snow ceiling and walls. Additionally, a luxurious ice bar serving drinks in glasses made of ice will also be featured. It's the perfect event to visit after enjoying winter sports at a nearby ski resort or for sightseeing.

3 Packed with Activities like an Ice Carousel and Smelt Fishing: 2025 Sunagawa Winter Festival (Sunagawa City)

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This major winter event in Sunagawa City is attractive for its wide variety of activities. You can enjoy the "Costume Slide Contest," which livens up the venue with costumes and performances during the slide, an on-ice merry-go-round called the "Ice Carousel," a smelt fishing experience, tent saunas, and snow rafting. Furthermore, the "Sunagawa Tabe-Marche" will be held, featuring food trucks and stalls from both inside and outside the city, allowing the whole family to enjoy unique winter fun and delicious food.

4 Compare Craft Beers from 7 Hokkaido Breweries: Hokkaido Craft Beer Factory 2025 (Sapporo City)

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Popular Hokkaido craft beers gather at Sapporo Factory. Seven breweries from within Hokkaido will offer their signature craft beers. Brewers will be present as guests, providing a valuable opportunity to learn about the fun and charm of craft beer. Additionally, special beers involving students from Hokkaido will be featured, making it a two-day event to fully savor Hokkaido's beer culture.

5 The Giant Slide Made of Natural Ice is a Hit: The 59th Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival (Nanae Town)

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A major winter event representing Southern Hokkaido. It features a "Jumbo Slide" made by cutting ice from Lake Onuma, artistic ice carvings, and snow sculptures created by elementary and junior high school students. In addition to food stalls serving yakitori and oden at the festival venue, the "Onuma-ruche" will be held simultaneously at the Onuma Women's Hall, offering crepes and seafood onigiri. There will also be shops selling handmade goods, sweets, and offering massages.

6 An Entertainment Show of Music and Fireworks: Lake Toya Onsen Winter Fireworks 2025 (Toyako Town)

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A fantastical collaboration of music and fireworks. This long-running 12-day event allows you to enjoy both the fireworks coloring the winter night sky and their brilliant reflections on the surface of Lake Toya. Near the launch site, a special viewing booth will be set up where you can savor oshiruko (sweet red bean soup) from a local confectionery shop.

7 Perfect for Those Considering a Move: [Niseko Town x Powder Snow Experience Tour] NISKO Snowboarding Tour [2 Days, 1 Night] (Niseko Town)

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A special snowboarding tour where you can experience the lifestyle and charm of Niseko Town. This 2-day, 1-night event allows you to fully enjoy Niseko's world-famous powder snow while also enjoying local cuisine and interacting with residents. Perks include lift tickets, accommodation, board & wear rentals, and meals. It's recommended not only for those who want to fully enjoy the charm of winter in Niseko but also for those considering relocating.

8 Discussing the Region's Charm and Future in Eastern Hokkaido: Community Leaders Summit in Eastern Hokkaido 2025 Deep Winter Edition #CLSDoto (Kushiro City)

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A passionate networking event to discuss the future of the region. This will be the 6th Community Leaders Summit in Eastern Hokkaido, featuring local players active in the area. There will be fascinating sessions on diverse topics such as primary industries, Eastern Hokkaido photographers, and politics. Students can attend for free, and there's a discount for residents of Eastern Hokkaido. It's a networking event where anyone can feel free to participate, rediscover the region's charm, and gain insights for the future.

9 A Must-See for Strawberry Lovers: A Strawberry-Filled Lunch at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose ~Sweets & Lunch Plate “Strawberry Palette”~ (Chitose City)

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At "Haskap The Garden" on the 1st floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose, the limited-time, limited-quantity "Sweets & Lunch Plate 'Strawberry Palette'" is available. The plate features five types of colorful, strawberry-centric sweets like a mini strawberry parfait and a Paris-Brest, along with six savory items including a croissant sandwich with strawberries and semi-dried sausage, plus a Bolognese sauce lasagna.

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As a special item, fresh strawberries are also included. For drinks, besides coffee and tea, options like strawberry latte, strawberry tea, and strawberry squash are available, allowing you to enjoy strawberries in various forms.

10 A Concert for Children: Junior Marching Band Club Team 'The cool roses Jr.' LIVE 2025 ~We are marching~ (Sapporo City)

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A concert held with the concept of a "festival of music and dance for children." In addition to the performance by the junior marching band club team "The cool roses Jr.," you can also enjoy performances by special guests, including elementary school bands and dance groups. Furthermore, a "Tiny Little Marche" featuring handmade goods and sweets will be held at the same time.