1 Sample over 38 types of Genghis Khan from across Japan at the "Hokkaido Genghis Khan Festival 2026"

This event, where you can taste and compare Genghis Khan (Mongolian-style grilled mutton) from all over Japan, will be held at the Sapporo Factory West Plaza. The festival features over 38 varieties of Genghis Khan from popular restaurants in Hokkaido and across the country, allowing you to enjoy the different flavors and meat qualities of each region.

"Lambassadors," PR ambassadors for Aussie Lamb and specialists in lamb meat.

The venue is the West Plaza, adjacent to the Sapporo Factory's red brick building.

The "Lambassadors," PR ambassadors for Aussie Lamb and specialists in lamb meat, will also have a booth at the venue, selling special lamb dishes such as bone-in smoked ham, fresh sausages, and lamb bolognese. Additionally, there will be rock-paper-scissors tournaments with prizes and live music events.

2 Akapla transforms into an outdoor cinema with books and food at "Akapla Picnic Cinema 2026 & One-Box Secondhand Book Market"

This outdoor film event takes place at the Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapla). A large 200-inch screen will be set up, showing "Brigsby Bear" on Friday, May 15th, and "Paddington" on Saturday, May 16th. It's a popular event where you can enjoy a movie in a picnic-like atmosphere, with an artificial turf area available and attendees welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and outdoor chairs.

Held at Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapla) with a view of the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building.

A "One-Box Secondhand Book Market" will be held concurrently, where you can enjoy a small book market with unique used books. On Saturday the 16th, food trucks will also be on-site, allowing you to watch the movie with food and drinks in hand. You are also free to bring your own food and beverages, making this downtown cinema event perfect for an after-work outing or a weekend adventure.

3 Fun for the whole family! Beauty experiences, character shows, and food trucks gather at the "Tsuruha Family Festa 2026"

This is a large-scale event packed with content for everyone from children to adults. With about 100 booths offering beauty and health experiences and consultations, as well as PR projects by registered dietitians and sample giveaways, you can learn about health and daily life while having fun. There are also plenty of activities for children, including craft workshops, festival-style game stalls, and the popular "Kids Pharmacy" where they can experience the work of a pharmacist. Furthermore, character events like "Kamen Rider Zetts" and "Detective Pretty Cure!" will be held, making it an event the whole family can enjoy.