1 Pokémon Meets Craftsmanship! The Popular Exhibition Fusing Pokémon with Traditional Crafts Arrives in Hokkaido: "Pokémon × Kogei | Playful Encounters of Art and Craft"

The highly acclaimed exhibition, a collaboration between Pokémon and traditional craftsmanship, is finally coming to Hokkaido. Over 90 works will be on display, expressed through a variety of materials and techniques such as metalwork and ceramics. Additionally, new works will be added for the Hokkaido venue. With related events like photo sessions with Pikachu and friends and talk shows, this exhibition is enjoyable for all ages, from children to adults. Please note that timed-entry tickets are required for admission on Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th. Please check the official website for details before attending.

2 With Approximately 1,200 Booths! From Handmade Accessories to Food, It's All Here at "Sapporo Handmade Marche 2026"

This is Hokkaido's largest craft event, featuring handmade works and food from creators all over Japan. The venue will be filled with about 1,200 booths offering a wide range of genres, including accessories and goods for daily use, fashion, art, and popular foods that can only be found in certain towns across the country.

From a previous event

From a previous event

One of the charms is that you can not only pick up the items but also choose them while talking with the artists themselves. Furthermore, there are many workshops that even beginners can easily join, making it a great opportunity to experience crafting firsthand.

From a previous event

From a previous event

3 Sake Tasting Too! Enjoy Sake and Exquisite Snacks from Across Japan Outdoors at "The 10th Nijo Sake Festival"

This is an event where you can enjoy sake from all over Japan under the spring sky. The festival is divided into two themes: the first half features a collection of sake from carefully selected breweries from all 47 prefectures of Japan. The second half showcases local sake from 16 breweries within Hokkaido. You can luxuriously compare the unique and famous sakes from various regions of Japan.

The venue also offers a wide variety of snacks that pair perfectly with sake. From seafood like salt-grilled ayu (sweetfish) and grilled scallops to meat dishes like horumon (offal), gyoza (dumplings), and Genghis Khan (grilled mutton), you can enjoy them alongside Hokkaido's gourmet food. Additionally, there will be an "Aozora Sake BAR" where you can enjoy beer, highballs, and fruit liquors, as well as a lottery game where you can win local Hokkaido sake.