1 From Classic Soft Serve to Lavish Parfaits! A Grand Gathering of Chilled Desserts at the "Summer Ice & Sweets Fair"

Image courtesy of Daimaru Sapporo

Head to the 7th-floor event space at Daimaru Sapporo for a cool event to beat the summer heat. A selection of chilled desserts from all over Japan will be gathered in one place, including award-winning gelato from an international exhibition, rich matcha sundaes from Kyoto, and soft-serve ice cream with the deep, full-bodied flavor of black tea.

(Left) Miyagi "Gelateria Liberta" / (Right) Kyoto "Fukujuen" / Image courtesy of Daimaru Sapporo

(Left) Sunagawa/Fukagawa "Okashi no Honda × F Yogurt" / (Right) Kuromatsunai "Toit Vert" / Image courtesy of Daimaru Sapporo

Furthermore, don't miss the vendors from within Hokkaido, offering treats like a parfait with yogurt soft serve on a crispy apple pie, and a new kind of chilled sweet in collaboration with the adorable "Kumayaki." There's also a great selection of hot deli items for when you need a break from the cold treats. Enjoy juicy pan-fried soup dumplings and curry bread filled with chunks of Danshaku potatoes.

(Left) Kanagawa "Wangfujing" / (Right) Sapporo "Pullman Bakery" / Image courtesy of Daimaru Sapporo

2 Featuring Art and Workshops! An Urban Outdoor Festival of Intersecting Cultures: "MTG ~Maa Iikara Tekito ni Groove~ 2026"

The outdoor stage

This urban outdoor festival, held at Benizakura Park in Sapporo's Minami Ward, is a crossroads of music and diverse cultures. Now in its second year, the event is even bigger, with about 40 groups of musicians from Sapporo, Tokyo, and the Kansai area scheduled to deliver passionate performances. The venue will also feature around 30 unique shops, including vintage clothing stores, illustrator booths, and a Pilates studio, offering a captivating, multi-sensory cultural experience.

Vintage clothing stores and kids' workshops will also be held

Enjoy music by the bonfire at night

At night, you can enjoy a luxurious chill-out session, bathing in sound under a star-filled sky or by a bonfire. The location is accessible by car, bus, or even on foot from the subway station, allowing for a flexible experience that involves the whole city. You can spend the day swaying to a pleasant groove in the lush green venue, head to the nearby Sumikawa area for dinner with friends in the evening, and then return for the night's festivities.

Outdoor booths from last year's event

3 Exclusive Original Merchandise! Step into the Anime World at the "Ninjutsu Gakuen Nintama School Store" POP UP

Image courtesy of Sapporo PARCO

A limited-time shop for the anime "Nintama Rantaro," beloved by generations, is opening. The "Ninjutsu Gakuen Nintama School Store" pop-up, a hugely popular event that created a buzz in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka, is finally making its long-awaited debut in Sapporo. The shop will feature a rich lineup of original merchandise that you can only get here.

Sapporo-exclusive stickers (6 types) / Image courtesy of Sapporo PARCO

The space is designed to make you feel the lively daily life of Rantaro and his friends up close, with a detailed interior modeled after the familiar "Ninjutsu Gakuen" from the series and charming photo spots for commemorative pictures. Additionally, for every purchase of ¥2,500 (tax included) in a single transaction, you'll have a chance to receive one of six random, Sapporo-exclusive stickers—a can't-miss purchase bonus for fans.