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Weekend Plans in Sapporo? Top 3 Event Picks for March 7-8, 2026
Wondering where to go this weekend? We've got you covered! From a market filled with gourmet food and unique goods, to a traveling exhibition where you can experience the world of the wildly popular Expo, and even a Snowboard World Cup with a new style of winter fun, here are three must-see events happening on Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th.
- Gourmet food, talk shows, and a full lineup of lifestyle goods at the "3rd HTB Sosei Mimosa Marche"
- The excitement of the Expo comes to Sapporo! "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Memorial Caravan: Connecting to the Future Exhibition - Sapporo"
- Live music and a new kind of winter fun! The "HBC Snow Fest 2026" held alongside the Snowboard World Cup
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Gourmet food, talk shows, and a full lineup of lifestyle goods at the "3rd HTB Sosei Mimosa Marche"
From last year's event / (C)HTB
This market event is held to coincide with "Mimosa Day" on March 8th. Over three days, you'll find a market and talk shows centered around "happy yellow things." The market features shops run primarily by women, offering a wide array of items including bread, sweets, jams, and miscellaneous goods.
From last year's event / (C)HTB
There will also be a talk show featuring guest Anna Umemiya, and mini-talk events where you can hear real stories from working women in Hokkaido. Plus, there are plenty of casual activities to enjoy, such as a giveaway for attendees wearing something yellow, a stamp rally, photo ops with on-chan, and a big rock-paper-scissors tournament.
■Dates & Times: Fri, March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM / Sat, March 7, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Sun, March 8, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■Location: HTB Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Head Office 1F, on-chan Terrace (Kita 1-jo Nishi 1-chome 6, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map for the "3rd HTB Sosei Mimosa Marche"
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The excitement of the Expo comes to Sapporo! "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Memorial Caravan: Connecting to the Future Exhibition - Sapporo"
A caravan bringing the excitement and charm of the Expo across the country is making a stop in Sapporo. You can get a taste of what it's like to be there with experiences like the "EXPO 2025 360° Theater," a VR attraction that lets you see the inside of pavilions in 360-degree video, and a model display of the Grand Roof (Ring).
From the Tokyo event
The event is packed with exhibits for all ages, including the "MYAKU-MYAKU House on the Road" corner featuring the official Expo mascot, and the "World of MYAKU-MYAKU Exhibition" with its unique figurines. This must-see traveling exhibition also features a variety of other activities, including official merchandise sales, a stamp rally, and character greetings.
From the Tokyo event
■Dates & Times: Sat, March 7 - Sun, March 8, 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
■Location: Sapporo Factory Atrium (Kita 2-jo Higashi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map for the "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Memorial Caravan: Connecting to the Future Exhibition - Sapporo"
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Live music and a new kind of winter fun! The "HBC Snow Fest 2026" held alongside the Snowboard World Cup
The Snowboard World Cup is returning to Sapporo Bankei Ski Area for the first time in 10 years. In addition to watching the world's top riders compete in thrilling battles, visitors can enjoy a concurrent event at the venue. There will be live music, a "Free Foot Park" offering a new kind of snow play without boards or boots, talk shows with popular YouTubers and snowboarders, a demo event for the latest snowboard gear, and a gourmet corner featuring Hokkaido ingredients.
■Dates & Times: Sat, March 7 - Sun, March 8, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■Location: Sapporo Bankei Ski Area (Bankei 410, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map for "HBC Snow Fest 2026"
*All information is current as of the article's publication in March 2026.
*Please check official websites for the latest information, as details may change.
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