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If you're planning on going out, check these out! 3 recommended weekend events in Sapporo [December 13th-14th, 2025]
If you're wondering where to go this weekend, we've got three recommended events for December 13th (Sat) and 14th (Sun), including illuminations perfect for the Christmas season, an opportunity to meet Santa, and a pop-up store that Eva fans won't want to miss.
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The 15-meter-tall Jumbo Christmas Tree at the Sapporo Factory
*The image is from a past event.
A winter tradition at Sapporo Factory. A 15-meter-tall Japanese Sakhalin fir tree stands in the atrium, adorned with approximately 50,000 red, blue, yellow, white, green, and gold illuminations and 1,500 ornaments. The music and light show, which takes place every hour for about five minutes starting on the hour, is a highlight not to be missed.
*The image is from a past event.
In addition to the jumbo Christmas tree, there is also a red carpet and poinsettias, creating an atmosphere perfect for Christmas photos. Furthermore, on the second floor of the Frontier Hall, there is a display of mini trees decorated with ornaments handmade by kindergarten children in Sapporo. Why not take your time and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere while shopping, eating, watching a movie, and more?
■Event Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025 to Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Lighting time: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM *Music and light show time: Approximately 5 minutes from 16:00 to 22:00 every hour. ■ Venue: Sapporo Factory Atrium (Kita 2-jo Higashi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For details and a map of the Sapporo Factory Jumbo Christmas Tree, click here.
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Items commemorating the 30th anniversary of the TV anime broadcast will be available at the "RADIO EVA POP UP STORE@SAPPORO CHIKAGAI"
This is a must-see event for fans, featuring a wide selection of clothing, bags, interior items, and other everyday items that allow you to enjoy the world of "Evangelion." This year marks the 30th anniversary of the start of the Evangelion TV anime broadcast, and RADIO EVA's new project, "THE 30," has been launched. The dream project of "30 brands x 30 collaborations" has come to fruition, and some of the special lineup will be available at the pop-up store.
■Dates and times: Thursday, December 11th to Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM ■ Venue: Sapporo Underground Mall Aurora Town Communication Space (Odori Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For details and maps of "RADIO EVA POP UP STORE@SAPPORO CHIKAGAI", please click here.
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Meet the real Santa! "Santa from Finland is coming! Santa for everyone"
This weekend, Finnish Santa Claus will be making an appearance at Shiroi Koibito Park, a sweets theme park enveloped in a romantic atmosphere! Santa Claus from Finland will appear on the balcony of Tudor House to answer children's questions.
A limited-time menu will also be available in the building. The "ISHIYA Enjoyment Set - White Christmas ver." is a luxurious afternoon tea set that lets you enjoy popular items all at once. Other items include hot chocolate with matcha-flavored whipped cream, a parfait perfect for a white Christmas, and white soup curry, among other sweets that are unique to this time of year.
■Date and Time ・Santa from Finland is coming! Everyone's Santa: December 13th (Sat) - 14th (Sun) 2025, 15:10 (approx. 30 minutes) ・Shiroi Koibito Park White Christmas ~30th Anniversary~ (Limited-time menu): November 1st (Sat) to December 25th (Thu), 2025 ■ Venue: Shiroi Koibito Park (2-2-11-36 Miyanosawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo) For more details and maps on "Santa from Finland is Coming! Santa for Everyone" please click here For details and maps on "Shiroi Koibito Park White Christmas ~30th Anniversary~ (Limited Time Menu)" please click here
*All information is current as of the time of publication in December 2025. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.

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