1 Takino Fireworks 2025 in Sapporo: A Breathtaking Display Synchronized with Music

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Held at Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, this is a fireworks event you can enjoy day and night. During the day, there's a beginner dance contest for teens, a DJ experience, unique meat dishes, and a BBQ corner where you can show up empty-handed. At night, a spectacular fireworks show synchronized with music takes place. Tickets that combine the fireworks with a camping experience are also available.

2 OTO TO TABI presents in Sapporo: A Music Festival Surrounded by Forests and Lawns

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This year marks the final edition of "Shake Ongakukai," a music festival that evolved from its predecessor, "OTO TO TABI," which ran from 2011 to 2021. Enjoy music in a pleasant location surrounded by forests and lawns, while savoring food and drinks like Yezo deer cuisine, udon noodles, snacks, and alcohol. A concurrent market, "Shake no Ichi," will feature sales of miscellaneous goods and vintage clothing, as well as workshops.

3 Otaru Shukutsu Herring and Scallop Festival in Otaru: Savor the Bounty of the Sea

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A festival where you can fully enjoy the marine blessings of Shukutsu, Otaru. You can grill your own herring, enjoy deliciously charcoal-grilled scallops, and purchase fresh Shukutsu seafood like flounder, sea urchin, shrimp, and mantis shrimp directly. In addition to the food, there are plenty of attractions for children, such as a herring roe grabbing game and a shore crab fishing experience. It's a perfect outing for the whole family.

4 Garden Festa Eniwa 2025 ~The 36th Eniwa Flower and Life Exhibition~ in Eniwa: Enjoy the Charms of Eniwa Along with Flowers

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A two-day event to enjoy flowers and life in the flower town of Eniwa. Numerous flower-related activities will be held, including workshops where you can experience planting in flowerbeds and guided tours of various gardens. There will also be food trucks and food booths, as well as stage events like dance performances, making it an event where families can relax and enjoy the flowers and greenery.

5 The 53rd Atsuma Inaka Matsuri in Atsuma: 1,000 Fireworks Light Up the Night Sky on the First Day

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This is Atsuma Town's largest event, featuring a variety of activities, including the "Sogen-yaki" where you can enjoy Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) on freely provided charcoal grills. In addition to the Inaka Matsuri Ondo parade and stage shows, there will be plenty of content, such as food stalls with local gourmet, sales of specialty products, and attractions for children. A fireworks display of about 1,000 fireworks is scheduled for 20:00 on the first day, Saturday, June 28.

6 Gourmet Dayo! Zenin Shugo in Hokuto: A Gathering of Culinary Delights from Southern Hokkaido and Tohoku

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The road in front of Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station becomes a pedestrian paradise, bringing together exquisite gourmet food from Hokuto City, the southern Hokkaido region, and the Tohoku region. In addition to food sales, there will be brass band performances and promotional stages. Since it's held right in front of the station, why not stop by while sightseeing in the Hokuto or Hakodate area?

7 The 58th Oketo Summer Festival & 48th Human Bamba Race in Oketo: Witness the Thrilling Sled-Pulling Race

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A festival that heats up the early summer in Oketo Town. The festival's famous "Human Bamba Race" involves teams competing by pulling sleds loaded with logs. At the festival square in front of the Central Community Center, there will be stage shows with guest performers, concerts, and a lottery. To cap off the festival, a fireworks display will light up the night sky of Oketo.

8 Green Belt Festival in Chitose: Popular Work Vehicle Ride Experience for Kids

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Plenty of fun experiences for children, including rides on aerial work platforms and mini construction vehicles. The venue will feature over 30 food trucks and a market with stalls. With a variety of stage performances, it's an event that everyone from children to adults can enjoy all day long.

9 Food Carnival 2025 in Mombetsu Racecourse in Hidaka: Exquisite Gourmet Food at the Racetrack

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A food event held at Mombetsu Racecourse in Hidaka Town. It brings together exquisite gourmet food from Hidaka Town and the neighboring towns of Mukawa and Biratori. You can savor the signature dishes of each town, such as seafood skewers and frozen seafood from Hidaka, yakisoba and curry made with pork from Mukawa, and diced Biratori Wagyu steak. Even if you don't usually visit a racetrack, why not take this opportunity to visit Mombetsu Racecourse?

10 Little Doto @ Sapporo: "What You'll Discover Through an Internship in Kushiro?" ~Spend a Special Summer Diving into Local Life!~

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"Little Doto," an event where you can meet new people involved with Eastern Hokkaido (Doto), is being held in Sapporo. This time, under the theme "What You'll Discover Through an Internship in Kushiro?", many company representatives from Kushiro will take the stage. In addition to networking with company staff and learning about internships, you can also hear from seniors who have previously interned in Kushiro. This is the perfect event for those interested in working and living in the Doto/Kushiro area.