1 The 77th Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival: A Historic and Picturesque Celebration (Matsumae Town)

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This spring tradition is held in Matsumae Town, one of Hokkaido's most famous cherry blossom spots. About 10,000 cherry trees of approximately 250 varieties bloom one after another, allowing visitors to enjoy flower viewing for about a month. At night, the trees are lit up, creating a magical scene different from the daytime. During the festival, various events are planned, including food stalls and stage performances of local folk arts.

2 The 62nd Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival: Savor Early Spring at Hokkaido's Premier Cherry Blossom Spot (Shinhidaka Town)

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This cherry blossom festival is held in Shinhidaka Town, another of Hokkaido's leading cherry blossom destinations. The magnificent row of cherry trees along the approximately 7km straight stretch of Nijukken Road creates a breathtaking view, like a pink tunnel, captivating many tourists. You can enjoy the spectacular scenery, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan," "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots," and a "Hokkaido Heritage" site. Various events, including food stalls, are held every year.

3 The 58th Yushun no Sato Urakawa Cherry Blossom Festival: Welcomed by an Elegant Cherry Blossom Tunnel (Urakawa Town)

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A traditional festival that colors the spring in Urakawa Town, Hidaka. The cherry blossom tunnel of the "Yushun Sakura Road," where over 1,000 Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees bloom along a 3km stretch, is a spectacular sight. Additionally, the cherry blossom tunnel will be lit up at night, and the "Urakawa Obake-zakura," one of Hokkaido's largest cherry trees, is scheduled to be open to the public.

4 SAPPORO COLLECTION 2025 SPRING/SUMMER: Showcasing Trends for the Coming Season (Sapporo City)

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Known affectionately as "Satsucolle," this is Hokkaido's largest fashion and culture event. This time, under the shared theme "Venus" with the "OKINAWA COLLECTION 2025" held in Okinawa, a special stage will be presented that fuses the nature, culture, and sensibilities of the north and south. Popular models and artists, as well as models and influencers from Hokkaido, will gather to showcase the latest trends.

5 Kuriyama Shinise Matsuri 2025: Enjoy the Tastes of Kuriyama's Long-Established Shops (Kuriyama Town)

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This is a representative event of Kuriyama Town, known as "Hokkaido's earliest spring festival." At Kobayashi Shuzo, founded in 1878, the "Kita no Nishiki Sakagura Matsuri" offers sake brewery tours and sales of limited-edition sake. At Tanida Seika, founded in 1913, the "Kibi Dango Matsuri" allows visitors to see the manufacturing process of their kibi dango (millet dumplings), made with natural ingredients, and purchase them. Furthermore, the "Furusato Inaka Matsuri," featuring popular gourmet foods from one city and four neighboring towns, is held simultaneously. The event bustles with many people every year.

6 Eiga Night Spring Special Edition: A Talk Show to Learn About Sound and Music in Movies (Sapporo City)

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"Eiga Night" is a gathering for movie lovers to casually enjoy movie talk over a beer. This time, with special guest and film sound engineer Izumi Matsuno, the focus will be on the "sound" and "music" in movies. How is movie sound created? How is it recorded? What will be discussed is a surprise for the day. Enjoy a precious night learning about the world of film sound production.

7 The 67th Honbetsu Sankei Azalea Festival: Enjoy Azaleas and Local Delicacies (Honbetsu Town)

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A festival to be enjoyed alongside the blooming Ezo Murasaki Tsutsuji (azaleas) and Ezo Yamazakura (cherry blossoms) in Honbetsu Park. A variety of events will be held, including the festival's famous "Jumbo Yoshitsune Nabe," a hot pot made in a large pot with local ingredients, a bingo tournament, and stage shows to liven up the venue. Enjoy the arrival of spring with family and friends, surrounded by azaleas and cherry blossoms.

8 The 27th Bifuka White Birch Sap Spring Festival 2025: A Rare Birch Sap Tapping Experience (Bifuka Town)

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An event where you can experience tapping white birch sap, which can only be collected during the limited snowmelt season. The festival kicks off with "Kamuy-nomi," a ritual where the Ainu people pray to the gods. In addition to the sap tapping experience, there are plenty of programs to enjoy nature, such as snowshoeing and a spring kite flying competition. Birch sap coffee and tea will be served, and local specialty products will be for sale, allowing you to fully savor the blessings of spring in Bifuka Town.

9 LUPICIA Grand Marché Sapporo: A Festival of Teas from Around the World with Free Tastings (Sapporo City)

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A luxurious tasting event where you can enjoy teas from around the world to your heart's content. You can freely taste over 65 types of tea, including black tea, green tea, oolong tea, flavored teas, and herbal teas. Furthermore, there will be booths where you can enjoy LUPICIA's unique sweets and foods, making it a must-see for tea lovers. Why not fully immerse yourself in the fragrant world of tea?

10 The 13th Extra-Large Lifestyle Antique Market: A Grand Collection of Nostalgic Antiques (Sapporo City)

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An antique market also known as a spring tradition in Kotoni, Sapporo. Over 20 antique shops from within and outside Hokkaido will gather, displaying nostalgic items from the Taisho and Showa eras. These once-in-a-lifetime items, passed down through time, bring warmth and comfort to the modern day. The market is open until 9:00 PM on the first and second days, so you can stop by after work.