1 Hokkaido's Creators Gather! Find Your Favorite Item at "Hokkaido Creators: The Shape of Things, Here and Now"

Image courtesy of Daimaru Sapporo

This market brings together the works of talented creators from all over Hokkaido. A total of 22 brands will be showcasing their unique flair, with items like refreshing hand-blown glassware, Lithuanian linen clothing that feels great against the skin, and addictively collectible carved wooden bears. It's a wonderful space where just looking at the one-of-a-kind items, filled with the creators' passion down to the smallest detail, is endlessly exciting.

(Left) gla_gla / (Right) Hono-guma / Image courtesy of Daimaru Sapporo

(Left) polku "Rice Flour Lemon Cookie Sandwich" / (Right) Ten Coffee "Ten Blend Coffee Beans" / Image courtesy of Daimaru Sapporo

Don't miss the food booths, which offer delicious baked goods and home-roasted coffee, with different vendors appearing daily. A total of 26 brands will be featured, offering visually appealing sweets like lemon-scented cookie sandwiches and haskap berry muffins, perfect for a relaxing break while shopping. Additionally, there will be hands-on workshops you can easily join, such as making refreshing gel candles with pressed flowers, a mini pottery experience, and crafting a pochette from domestic wild grapevines.

Workshops will also be held / Image courtesy of Daimaru Sapporo

2 Odori Park Becomes a Floral Paradise! "Hana Festa 2026 Sapporo" Colors the City with Vibrant Flowers and Gourmet Food

This flower event, held from Odori Park 4-chome to 7-chome, beautifully adorns Sapporo in early summer. Each block of the venue is filled with vibrant flowers and soothing greenery. A highlight is the "Gardening Koshien" in the 4-chome and 5-chome areas, where agricultural high school students from across Hokkaido display their unique and creative works. The 6-chome and 7-chome areas feature rare flower seedlings, making it a spot where you can feel energized just by strolling through.

Furthermore, the venue will be lined with delicious food options to satisfy your appetite, including food trucks perfect for a picnic mood serving tacos and acai bowls, as well as Genghis Khan (Mongolian barbecue), grilled seafood, parfaits, and pound cakes. Enjoying a wide variety of gourmet food surrounded by flowers is an experience not to be missed.

3 Popular Gyoza All in One Place! Savor the Taste of Famous Restaurants at the "Famous Restaurants Gyoza Fest 2026 in Hokkaido"

Image courtesy of UHB Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting

The "Gyoza Fest 2026 in Hokkaido" brings together exquisite gyoza from carefully selected famous restaurants across Japan. The lineup is incredibly diverse, featuring everything from classic pan-fried gyoza bursting with meaty juices to crispy deep-fried gyoza and adorable round mochi gyoza. It's the perfect chance to compare flavors from all over the country, including the original winged gyoza and a luxurious version with a whole Abashiri scallop inside.

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

The venue will also offer drinks that perfectly complement the juicy gyoza. Whether paired with spicy Sichuan pepper gyoza or gyoza with a special miso sauce, the combinations are outstanding. Soft drinks will also be available for those who don't drink alcohol and for children.

4 All-You-Can-Eat Sweets and Special Tours! Shiroi Koibito Park's "Thank you festival 2026"

The popular confectionery theme park, Shiroi Koibito Park, is holding its anniversary appreciation festival. A dream-come-true event for sweet lovers, the "All-You-Can-Eat Sweets" buffet will be held daily, where you can indulge in popular ISHIYA products, including Shiroi Koibito, to your heart's content. There are plenty of activities for the whole family, such as a stamp rally where you can get sweets by exploring the park and completing it.

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of popular ISHIYA sweets

"Okashi-maki" (candy scattering) available on a first-come, first-served basis

Many fun activities will also be held in the outdoor courtyard and garden areas. These include an "okashi-maki" (candy scattering) event for a limited number of participants, a Cheki (instant photo) project where you can take a commemorative photo with a panel of your favorite ISHIYA product, and guided tours by garden designers and gardeners.

Various garden tours will also be held

5 Live Jazz and DJs! Enjoy a Special Moment with a Draft Beer at "SAPPORO BEER HOLIDAY 2026"

A special event for beer-loving adults will be held at the Sapporo Garden Park Chimney Plaza, adjacent to Ario Sapporo in Higashi-ku, Sapporo. You can enjoy a luxurious tasting comparison of a total of nine types of draft beer, including Sapporo Beer's classic Classic and Black Label, as well as event-exclusive draft beers. Beer is served in an original beer glass that you can purchase for 200 yen, and you can take it home as a souvenir after use.

You can take home the original beer glass as a souvenir

Gourmet foods that pair perfectly with beer, such as zangi (Hokkaido-style fried chicken), yakitori, grilled seafood, and pizza, will also be sold at the venue. Furthermore, live performances by Sapporo City Jazz and DJ sets will liven up the atmosphere. There are also plenty of fun attractions, including a photo spot with a giant Classic beer can and a visit from the Katsugen Shrine.