1 Savor Fresh Scallops and Other Seasonal Delicacies at the 23rd Marugoto Toyoura - Northern Harvest Festival (Toyoura Town)

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A food festival where you can taste the seasonal flavors of Toyoura Town. In addition to on-the-spot sales of fresh Toyoura-grown scallops and grilled scallops, 21 stalls from four cities and four towns will be offering local delicacies. Furthermore, the "World Scallop Fishing Championship" is a famous event where participants compete to catch scallops, leading to a heated battle among those who pass the preliminaries.

2 Have a Blast on the Snow! Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival (Noboribetsu City)

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Held at the Sunlaiva Ski Resort, this event is packed with snow games for all ages, from adults to children, including mandarin orange picking and a tug-of-war against the Yukijin (hot spring demons). There will also be a mochi-scattering event on the snow, making it an event full of winter excitement.

3 A Thrilling Spectacle! The Herring Boat Pulling Race at the 27th Moekko Haru Machiri (Rumoi City)

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This event is beloved as a festival that heralds the arrival of spring in Rumoi. The main event, the "Moekko Banba Race," is a thrilling snow race where teams pull a herring boat weighing approximately 700 kg. Other attractions include a gourmet street and a grand lottery.

4 An Awe-Inspiring Display of Over 1,000 Hina and Musha Dolls at the 16th Hina & Musha Doll Festival (Fukushima Town)

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During the period from the Hina Doll Festival to the Tango no Sekku (Boys' Day Festival), over 1,000 Hina dolls and Musha (warrior) dolls will be on display. The sight of them all lined up is truly breathtaking. In addition, precious artifacts excavated from the Fukushima Town Tatezaki Ruins will also be exhibited.

5 Perfect for Your Child's Skateboarding Debut: First-Time Tomakomai Skateboarding Experience [Hatsu-Suke] (Tomakomai City)

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This is a trial session for skateboarding beginners, aimed at inexperienced children up to elementary school age. You can participate empty-handed, and veteran coaches will teach you from the basics.

6 Dance the Night Away to Nostalgic Disco Music! DISCO PARTY in Hakodate SOUL ☆ NIGHT (Hakodate City)

Image source: Muroran Disco Lovers Association

A disco event that will heat up the Hakodate night. DJs from all over Hokkaido will gather to play a wide range of genres, focusing on disco music from the 70s to the 90s. Enjoy the event with nostalgic hits and free-flowing drinks.

7 Find Your Ideal Place to Live! Hokkaido Local Relocation Guide 2025 (Sapporo City)

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This free relocation consultation event is perfect for those interested in rural life in Hokkaido. Seventeen municipalities, including Kamikawa Town, Kimobetsu Town, Date City, and Niseko Town, will participate to introduce the charms of their respective areas. Since the event is planned by relocation coordinators, they can also answer real-life questions and concerns about moving.

8 Immerse Yourself in the World of Medieval European Ballads at The World of Ballads vol.1 (Sapporo City)

Image source: The Japan Ballad Association

A music festival where you can enjoy the charm of "ballads," the narrative songs passed down through generations in medieval Europe. The world of ballads will be introduced through music and an exhibition of illustrations. There will also be a special lecture program on ballads limited to 15 people, and an after-party with tea and sweets is planned following the concert.

9 A Year's Worth of Work on Display: Tsurumaki Gakudan Acting Workshop Recital "Titus Andronicus" (Sapporo City)

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"Tsurumaki Gakudan" is a theater company based in Sapporo with a nationwide presence. This performance is a presentation of Shakespeare's earliest tragedy, showcasing the year-long efforts of a wide range of students, from middle schoolers to working adults, who participated in the company's acting workshop. The raw performances of these students, who have cherished the significance of incorporating creative expression into their daily lives, are a must-see.

10 See, Hear, and Learn About Raccoons! Tancho Ranger Spring Edition (Naganuma Town)

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A lecture and observation session focused on raccoons. The event includes a lecture by Professor Emeritus Ikeda from Hokkaido University on raccoon ecology, followed by a nature observation walk through the Maizuru Retarding Basin. It's an outdoor observation session where you can learn in a real environment by looking for raccoon tracks and more.