1 Christmas Comes to Town! The Dazzling "Sapporo Factory Jumbo Christmas Tree" Illumination

Image from a previous event.

Heralding the arrival of winter in Sapporo, the "Sapporo Factory Jumbo Christmas Tree" is back again this year in the Sapporo Factory Atrium. On November 1st, a lighting ceremony for the tree and illuminations will be held by children. With the countdown, the tree, the atrium ceiling, and the Christmas arch will all light up at once.

Image from a previous event.

The approximately 15-meter-tall jumbo Christmas tree is a Sakhalin fir gifted from Hiroo Town, home to Japan's only "Santa Land." During the light and music show held every hour from 4:00 PM daily, the brilliant ornaments sparkle, enveloping the atrium in a fantastical light. The illuminated red-brick building and chimney square are also a must-see.

2 Coloring the Autumn Night: The "14th Hokudai Konyosai" Ginkgo Avenue Light-Up Event

The "Hokudai Konyosai," a classic autumn event in Sapporo, will be held along the Kita 13-jo Ginkgo Avenue at Hokkaido University. The approximately 380-meter-long avenue will be illuminated, glowing a brilliant gold like a "tunnel of light."

The venue will also feature various attractions, including food stalls serving warm dishes like yakisoba and pot-au-feu, festival games and craft workshops for children, and a street piano set up amidst the ginkgo trees. Additionally, the Museum Cafe "Porasu" inside the Hokkaido University Museum will offer a special limited-time menu in collaboration with the Hokudai Konyosai.

3 Featuring Popular Models and Influencers! Fashion and Culture at "Sapporo Collection 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER"

"SAPPORO COLLECTION (abbreviated as SATSUCOLLE)" is Hokkaido's largest fashion and culture event. Since its first iteration in 2007, this popular event has been enlivening Sapporo, and this will be its 23rd time.

This year's theme is "ICE MONSTER," referring to "Juhyo," the natural art form where trees covered in snow and ice resemble giant monsters. Numerous popular models, artists, and influencers will take the stage, broadcasting the latest trends in fashion and culture from Sapporo to the rest of the country.