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If you're going out, here are 3 recommended events in Sapporo this weekend [August 2-3, 2025]
- A huge gathering of Hokkaido ice cream and soft serve ice cream! "Hokkaido Ice Cream Festa 2025"
- Become the ultimate insect expert! The "Insect King Encyclopedia Exhibition" also features a festival corner for families to enjoy
- Enjoy 10,000 fireworks and music in the forest at the Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks Display
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A huge gathering of Hokkaido ice cream and soft serve ice cream! "Hokkaido Ice Cream Festa 2025"
Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store will be offering a huge selection of ice creams and soft serve ice creams made with ingredients from Hokkaido! Popular Hokkaido stores' signature products made from delicious milk will be available, as well as limited edition ice creams that can only be tasted at the venue.
<Ichimi-an> Peach soft serve ice cream 1,375 yen
Patisserie Jolie Claire: Ghost (Parfait) 1,100 yen
■Dates and times: August 1st (Friday) to August 12th (Tuesday) 10:30-19:30 *The final day ends at 18:00 ■ Venue: Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store, Odori Building 9th floor, event hall (2-2 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For more information on "Hokkaido Ice Cream Festa 2025," click here
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Become the ultimate insect expert! The "Insect King Encyclopedia Exhibition" also features a festival corner for families to enjoy
This is a battle tournament-style exhibition event that takes a unique approach to determining the "strongest insect" by asking, "Which insect is the strongest if they are all the same weight?" In addition to being able to observe the powerful insects up close, there will also be explanations set up that will allow you to learn more about the insects' ecology and characteristics. There will also be a festival corner that is perfect for families! Have fun and experience the world of insects.
In addition, those who purchase tickets to the insect exhibition will receive a 50 yen service ticket that can be used at the previously introduced "Hokkaido Ice Cream Festival." After enjoying the exhibition, be sure to cool off with some ice cream.
Rakuno Gakuen University x Saint Maple Kabutomushi Soft Serve
<GELATO LicoLico> Ladybug Chocolate Gelato
■Dates and times: August 1st (Fri) to 17th (Sun) 10:30-19:30 *Ends at 17:00 on the final day * Admission until 30 minutes before closing. ■Price: Advance tickets: Adults and university students 1,200 yen / Elementary, junior high and high school students 700 yen / 4 years old to pre-elementary school students 300 yen / Free for children 3 years old and under Same-day tickets: Adults and university students 1,400 yen / Elementary, junior high and high school students 900 yen / 4 years old to pre-elementary school students 500 yen / Free for children 3 and under ■ Venue: Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapla) (Kita 2-jo Nishi 4-chome to Kita 3-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For details on the "Encyclopedia of the Most Powerful Insects" exhibition, click here
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Enjoy 10,000 fireworks and music in the forest at the Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks Display
The 16th annual Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks Display is a highlight, with around 10,000 fireworks at the climax. In addition, there will be the Bankei Music Festival, where you can enjoy music in the forest from daytime, food trucks, and festival stalls, so you can spend the whole day in Bankei Forest. There will also be street performances by juggling performers that children will love, and a children's festival, so the whole family can have a relaxing time without getting bored.
■Date and time: Saturday, August 2nd, 13:00-21:00 ■Price: ・Admission ticket: Adults 5,000 yen / Elementary school students 3,000 yen ・Adult admission ticket with parking: 6,500 yen ■ Venue: Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (410 Bankei, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For details and maps of the 16th Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks Display, click here.
*All information posted is current as of the time of article publication in July 2025. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
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