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If you're going out, here are 3 recommended events in Sapporo this weekend [June 7-8, 2025]

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If you're wondering where to go this weekend, we have three recommended events for you to check out on June 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun), including the Hokkaido University Festival with its many stalls, the Yosakoi Soran Festival that livens up early summer in Sapporo, and the anniversary event for Sanrio characters.

EVENT 1 The 67th Hokkaido University Festival features nearly 300 food stalls and a variety of events to enjoy.

The 67th Hokkaido University Festival

Hokkaido University's university festival, "Hokkaido University Festival," is a popular university festival that attracts many students and the general public. Approximately 300 participating groups will be hosting stalls and a wide variety of events, and you can enjoy a variety of events by students from each faculty and department, as well as international students.

Hokkaido University Festival

International students serve delicious food from their countries

Hokkaido University Festival

A stage where many live shows take place

Hokkaido University Festival

There will also be stage events with special guests such as TV producer Nobuyuki Sakuma and the comedy duo "Spring and Airplanes." Keep an eye out for the diverse guests who will be coming to the Hokkaido University Festival.

Hokkaido University Festival Hokkaido University Festival

■Date and time: June 6th (Friday) to 8th (Sunday) ■ Venue: Hokkaido University (Kita 8-jo Nishi 5-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo) For details and maps of the 67th Hokkaido University Festival, click here.

EVENT 2 The 34th Yosakoi Soran Festival will see various locations in the city transform into Yosakoi stages

YOSAKOI Soran Festival

Hokkaido's major early summer event, the Yosakoi Soran Festival, is being held again this year. Dancers in colorful costumes dance to the melody of the Soran Bushi song, and the whole town is filled with the excitement of the festival.

YOSAKOI Soran Festival

YOSAKOI Soran Festival

During the festival, various events will be held to liven up the festival, including a parade featuring a wide variety of teams, "Wadoori Square" where spectators can join in, and "Northern Food Park" where delicious foods from all over Japan are gathered in Odori Park.

■Date and time: June 4th (Wed) to 8th (Sun) ■Venue: Odori Park, Susukino, Shinkotoni, Hiragishi, and more For details on the 34th YOSAKOI Soran Festival, click here

EVENT 3 "Sanrio characters Special Anniversary Market" is an anniversary event for popular characters

Sanrio characters Special Anniversary Market

The year 2025 is a miracle year, with many special years for Sanrio characters! Anniversary events will be held to celebrate the 50th anniversaries of My Melody, Little Twin Stars, and Ichigo Shimbun, as well as the 20th anniversary of Kuromi. There will be lots of must-see events for fans, including limited edition merchandise and celebratory venue decorations.

Sanrio characters Special Anniversary Market

Small Plush Toy (My Melody, Kuromi) 3,960 yen each (tax included)

Sanrio characters Special Anniversary Market

Mascots (Kiki and Lala) 2,200 yen each (tax included)

Sanrio characters Special Anniversary Market

Acrylic stand: 1,980 yen (tax included)

Sanrio characters Special Anniversary Market

Tote bag: 5,038 yen (tax included)

In addition, there will be an event where you can make custom T-shirts and badges at the venue. Why not try making your own original goods as a memento of the event?

Sanrio characters Special Anniversary Market

■Dates and times: June 4th (Wed) - 16th (Mon) 10:00-19:00 *Closed at 17:00 on the last day ■ Admission: Free ■ Venue: Daimaru Sapporo Store, 7th floor, event hall (7-7 Kita 5-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and maps for "Sanrio characters Special Anniversary Market"

*All information posted is current as of the time of article publication in May 2025. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.

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