1 Sapporo's Premier Fireworks Festival! The Doshin & UHB Fireworks Festival Paints the Toyohira River with 4,000 Dazzling Bursts

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The Doshin & UHB Fireworks Festival, a hugely popular event that lights up Sapporo's summer night sky, will be held again this year on the banks of the Toyohira River. Approximately 4,000 fireworks, including gorgeous starmines and dynamic, large-burst fireworks, will be launched into the clear summer night. The succession of blooming light and the powerful sound that resonates through your body will captivate all who attend.

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This year, the venue layout has been updated to ensure a safer and more comfortable experience for visitors, with a ticketing system introduced for some areas. Besides viewing from near the launch site, it's also recommended to watch from high places like the Sapporo TV Tower or JR Tower, or from hidden gems like the Munich Bridge or the Naebo area.

2 The Final Edition! Sing, Dance, and Relax at Akapla's Sapporo Hachigatsu Matsuri 2026

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The Sapporo Hachigatsu Matsuri, a beloved "community-built festival" held at Sapporo Kita 3-jo Hiroba (Akapla), celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and will conclude with this final event. At the venue, covered in the festival's symbolic colorful "Ofuroshiki" (large wrapping cloths), you can enjoy Bon Odori dancing to your heart's content, backed by the live performance of a special big band.

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On the second day, the "Orchestra SAPPORO!" will be held, where you can bring anything that makes a sound to participate. Use musical instruments or your favorite everyday objects to create sound and perform under the direction of musician Otomo Yoshihide. Whether you relax on the Ofuroshiki and let the music wash over you, join the circle and dance with all your might, or participate in the performance, there are many ways to enjoy the event. Why not head to Akapla to experience a special summer moment?

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3 Chilly Sweets with Seasonal Fruits and Fresh Milk: The Hokkaido Ice Cream Festa ~Hokkaido Dairy Farming Support Team~

(Left) Part 1 Menu / (Right) Part 2 Menu

An event featuring a collection of chilly sweets perfect for summer vacation will be held at the Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store. This time, under the theme of "Fruits!!", a variety of visually stunning ice creams and parfaits will be available, combining fresh milk from the great northern land with the sweetest seasonal fruits. A major appeal of the event is that the shops change between the first and second half, so you can discover new deliciousness no matter how many times you visit.

Parfaits with seasonal fruits will rotate throughout the event *Image courtesy of Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store

In addition to the "Parfait Relay," where the menu changes periodically with items like a seasonal parfait topped with a whole peach and a luxurious parfait using strawberries from Asahikawa, there will also be event-exclusive parfaits. These include a parfait that combines charcoal-roasted coffee soft serve with the tartness of fruit, and a rich yet refreshing parfait made with plenty of Hokkaido-grown blueberries. Many other can't-miss special menu items like soft serve and gelato will also be available.

Exclusive menu items for the Hokkaido Ice Cream Festa will also be available *Image courtesy of Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store

4 Fun Learning and Experiences for Families This Summer Break: Kankyo Hiroba Sapporo 2026 ~Summer Vacation! Exciting Environmental Future Fest~

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This hands-on event encourages children to take the step from "knowing" to "doing." Numerous booths offering experiences, discoveries, and challenges will be available, including a quiz & stamp rally, science experiment shows, robot programming, and authentic work experiences like being a barber or a florist.

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Furthermore, there's a full lineup of sports programs to get you moving, including horseback riding with real horses, skateboarding, floor curling, ice hockey experiences, and even a Tyrannosaurus race. A kitchen car area serving Hokkaido-style gourmet food will also be on site. It's the perfect event for summer vacation projects or a weekend outing.