Dates: May 1 (Sat) - 5 (Wed), 2021, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Overview: During this period, Hokkaido University's "Pirika Telescope," which is usually only open on weekends, will be accessible every day. Enjoy a view of the cosmos through this super-large telescope.

Venue: Nayoro Observatory Kitasubaru (157-1 Nisshin, Nayoro, Hokkaido)

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Nayoro Observatory Kitasubaru Pirka Week

Dates: May 1 (Sat) - 5 (Wed), 2021

Overview: We are planning events that children can enjoy, such as craft workshops and storytelling sessions. For details, please contact the Picture Book Museum.

Venue: Kembuchi Town Picture Book Museum (15-3 Midorimachi, Kembuchi, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido)

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Picture Book Museum Golden Week Event

Date: May 9 (Sun), 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Overview: Held at "Palette Hills," a relaxing forest handmade by the townspeople♪ Enjoy a "new sakura festa style" that can be enjoyed even during the pandemic. At the scenic Palette Hills, where you can see the Daisetsuzan mountains on a clear day, enjoy a warm and fun cherry blossom viewing experience with your family and friends!

Venue: Palette Hills Special Venue, in front of the administration building (Takasu, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido)

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Palette Hills Sakura Festa 2021 (Takasu Town)

Date: From April 29 (Thu), 2021, 10:00 AM

Overview: Wakkarium (Aquarium & Science Museum) will open for the summer. We look forward to seeing you.

Venue: Wakkanai Science Museum for Youth (2-2-16 Noshappu, Wakkanai, Hokkaido)

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Wakkanai "Wakkarium" Science Museum for Youth Summer Opening & Special Exhibition "FLOWER" - The Northernmost Hanami Aquarium

Dates: April 29 (Thu) - May 5 (Wed), 2021

Overview: Explore the city and find the answers to quizzes related to the town's history, nature, and culture.

Venue: Shibetsu City Museum (2554 Nishi-Shibetsu-cho, Shibetsu, Hokkaido)

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Golden Week Project "Shibetsu Quiz Rally"

Dates: February 25 (Thu) - May 5 (Wed), 2021, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Overview: A total of 29 artworks from the Hokumoken Kitami Culture Center's collection will be displayed, focusing on pieces that evoke the arrival of spring. We have selected works that exude the gradual warmth of spring after Hokkaido's long, harsh winter. (Exhibiting artists: Kenji Washimi, Kosuke Okazaki, Etsuo Nemori, Akio Katsuya, Gun'o Kagawa, Hiromichi Kagekawa, Yoichiro Matsuda, and others *in no particular order)

Venue: Hokumoken Kitami Culture Center (1 Koen-cho, Kitami, Hokkaido)

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Hokumoken Kitami Culture Center Permanent Art Exhibition "Spring is Coming"

Date: May 8 (Sat), 2021, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Overview: Learn about the Japanese walnut trees that grow in Obihiro no Mori, and participate in thinning and crafting activities. (Registration required)

Venue: Obihiro no Mori Haguku-mu (9-sen 49-1 Minami-machi, Obihiro, Hokkaido)

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Haguku-mu "Crafts with Walnut Wood"

Deadline: May 31 (Mon), 2021

Overview: We are holding a photo contest and looking for charming photos of the town, including its beautiful landscapes, nature, daily life, and unique events, captured from the perspective of both residents and visitors!

Venue: Ozora Town

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Discover! Ozora Town's Best Photo Contest 2021

Dates: May 1 (Sat) - early June (planned), 2021, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Overview: You can admire approximately 700,000 tulips of 200 varieties blooming in a riot of color. There is also a "dig-your-own" sale where you can pick your favorite tulips, bulb and all, from the flower fields. The peak viewing season is usually from mid to late May.

Venue: Kamiyubetsu Tonden Shigaichi, Yubetsu, Monbetsu-gun

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2021 Kamiyubetsu Tulip Fair

Dates: April 23 (Fri) - May 5 (Wed), 2021

Overview: The Rekifune River Seiryu Koinobori is a signature spring event in Taiki Town, held from late April to early May. In honor of National Route 236, which crosses the Rekifune River, 236 koinobori (carp streamers) are flown across the full width of the river.

Venue: 50m upstream from Taiki Bridge on the Rekifune River

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Rekifune River Seiryu Koinobori

Date: April 25 (Sun), 2021, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Overview: "Shikabe Geyser Waku-Waku Sunday!!" is a monthly event to help people get to know and appreciate the charm of Shikabe Town, featuring sales of fresh fish, tastings of specialty products, and more. Come and enjoy the delicious and fun Shikabe Geyser Waku-Waku Sunday!!

Venue: Michi-no-Eki Shikabe Kanketsusen Koen (18-1 Shikabe, Shikabe, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido)

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Shikabe Geyser Waku-Waku Sunday!!

Date: May 16 (Sun), 2021

Overview: This event commemorates the history of Goryokaku, the stage for the final battle of the Boshin War, which took place around the Meiji Restoration.

Venue: Sites related to the Battle of Hakodate (43-9 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido) / Online (YouTube live stream, Cable TV live broadcast)

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The 52nd Hakodate Goryokaku Festival

Dates: April 28 (Wed) - May 9 (Sun), 2021 *Light-up from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Overview: How about a drive along Prefectural Road 96, connecting the weeping cherry at Hokiji Temple, the cherry blossom tunnel at the National Historic Site Matsumae-han Tobetsu Jinya-ato, the row of cherry trees along the Ono River, and the Kiyokawa Senbonzakura (Thousand Cherry Trees)? The trees at Hokiji Temple, Matsumae-han Tobetsu Jinya-ato, and along the Ono River will be lit up from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Venue: National Historic Site Matsumae-han Tobetsu Jinya-ato (142 Nozaki, Hokuto) and other locations

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Hokuto Sakura Kairo

Dates: April 24 (Sat) - May 9 (Sun), 2021

Overview: Matsumae Park, selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom spots in Japan, is home to about 10,000 cherry trees of 250 varieties. For a month from late April to late May, you can see a spectacular display of early, mid, and late-blooming varieties flowering at different times. The sight of the cherry blossoms with the Tsugaru Strait in the background is simply breathtaking.

Venue: Matsumae Park (Matsumae, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido)

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The 73rd Matsumae Sakura Festival

Dates: October 29 (Thu), 2020 - June 2021 (planned)

Overview: This exhibition introduces the Jomon culture of Hakodate through materials from the Hakodate City Museum and the Hakodate City Cultural Properties Division.

Venue: Hakodate City Museum, Exhibition Room 2 (17-1 Aoyagi-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido)

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Hakodate City Museum Collection Exhibition "Jomon Culture of Hakodate"

Dates: May 22 (Sat) - June 6 (Sun), 2021, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Overview: The town will open the "Memu Lily of the Valley Habitat" to the public for a limited time, with thorough infection prevention measures against COVID-19 (hand sanitizing, mask-wearing, social distancing, etc.). Please check your temperature and health condition before visiting.

Venue: Memu Lily of the Valley Habitat, Biratori Town (Memu, Biratori, Saru-gun, Hokkaido)

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The 36th Lily of the Valley Viewing

Date: May 5 (Wed), 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Capacity of 15 people per session)

Overview: Fly a kite you made yourself within the historic site. Other activities include flying kite trains, trying on samurai armor, a quiz rally, and more.

Venue: Former Sendai Clan Shiraoi Encampment Museum (681-4 Jinya-cho, Shiraoi, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido)

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Children's Day Project: Make Your Own Original Kite

Dates: May 1 (Sat) - 2 (Sun), 2021, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Overview: Various programs for everyone from children to adults to enjoy. Target: Anyone (elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian).

Venue: Forest Kozan (8-3 Kozan-cho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido)

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Forest Kozan Golden Week Special Week

Dates: February 19 (Fri) - July 11 (Sun), 2021, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview: In the permanent exhibition room, we are holding the exhibition "Kacho Fugetsu" (The Beauties of Nature), which introduces the 70-year career of artist Keiyu Nishimura, focusing on his landscape paintings of Asian countries. The exhibition space is divided into five sections, each displaying works from before he moved to France, and from his early, middle, and late periods in Paris, as well as works from the 1980s onwards. You can feel the changes in his artistic style through his brushwork and use of color.

Venue: Keiyu Nishimura Memorial Museum of Art (143-2 Minamihoronai, Kyowa, Iwanai-gun, Hokkaido)

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Keiyu Nishimura Memorial Museum of Art "Kacho Fugetsu"

Dates: April 3 (Sat) - May 5 (Wed), 2021, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview: This exhibition introduces the world of "Seiju no Pan," focusing on 25 original drawings donated to the Otaru Museum of Literature by artist Yamahana, as well as valuable storyboards and draft manuscripts donated to the Otaru Library. Otaru is also a town known for having many bakeries since ancient times. The exhibition will introduce the history of Otaru's bakeries, including "Kobayashi Sanseido," a bakery founded by the uncle of author Takiji Kobayashi, where Takiji himself helped out as a boy. Furthermore, it's packed with information on the many unique bakeries currently active in Otaru!

Venue: Otaru City Museum of Literature (1-9-5 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido)

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Seiju no Pan - A World Expanding from Otaru's Bread -