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Hokkaido Gourmet Festival

Marui Imai Sapporo is holding its 137th Gourmet Festival at the main store, featuring specialty foods from across Japan from juicy menchi-katsu from Kichijoji to Satsuma-style braised pork belly buns from Kagoshima, and many more regional favorites from popular shops. The even

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Blizzard Advisory Today

The blizzard warning for Sapporo City has been upgraded to a wind and snow advisory. Heavy snow, avalanche, and snow accumulation advisories remain in effect. City bus service has been suspended while there is also disruption in the train service by JR Hokkaido affecting morn

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Public Advisory: Slippery Roads and Walkways as Temperatures Rise

Starting today Feb 15, the great thaw begins in Sapporo and Hokkaido as temperatures start to rise. Daytime will feel warmer, but nights will still drop below freezing. This creates hard, slippery ice on roads and walkways. Please take extra care when driving or walking. For m

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International Snow Sculpture Contest

The contest is held annually as part of the Sapporo Snow festival. This year there were 10 teams from around the world. 1st: Finland - Momentary Stillness 2nd: Indonesia - Peacock Dance 3rd: Mongolia -Peaceful World 4th: Hawaii - Hide and Seek 5th: Thailand - From the Beak

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Sign Up Now for Red Bull 400 Challenge at Okurayama on May 16, 2026. Open for 2000 participants.

The sign up for the Red Bull 400 Challenge started last Friday Feb 16. The event will be held at Okurayama Jump Stadium on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Sapporo, Japan. It is considered one of the toughest in the world. This year the organizers are looking up for 2000 participants

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Sapporo Snow Festival 2026

Odori Park, Sapporo

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What’s On This Week: Feb 2 – Feb 8

いよいよ。 The much‑awaited Snow Festival begins this week on Wed, Feb 4, and will run for one week until Wed, Feb 11, which is a holiday here. The heavy snowfall over the weekend is still affecting JR Hokkaido operations, with reduced train services. Bus service was also suspended

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It’s still snowing in Sapporo

Maruyama park, Sapporo

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Give Snow Miku a Line to Say on the Big Screen

Everyone is invited to submit a line for Snow Miku to say. The digital mascot will speak selected submitted phrases during the hourly broadcast on the giant outdoor billboard in front of COCONO SUSUKINO just right across from the iconic Nikka “King of Blenders” sign. Submissio

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Transport woes continue to affect Sapporo days after record snowfall

Three days after Sapporo was hit by record snowfall, transport woes continue to plague the city. Snow removal efforts are ongoing, with the local government prioritizing major roads and bus routes, but disruptions persist. Bus services remain delayed due to heavy road congestion.

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Smile Rink Sapporo Opens Today at Odori Park

An ice skating rink opens today at Odori park ahead of the Snow Festival next week. It is sponsored by Shin Ramyun and there will popup store and other booths around the area. Free Shin Ramyun tasting will be provided during the Snow Festival. スマイルリンクさっぽろ Supported by 辛ラーメン V

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Sapporo will provide each resident with ¥5000 to help with the rising food prices

The Mayor of Sapporo has announced a new fiscal year budget proposal that includes a ¥5,000 cash payment for every resident, along with other measures aimed at easing the impact of increasing food costs. Last year, the administration of PM Takaichi floated the idea of giving a

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What’s On This Week: Jan 26 – Feb 1

おはようございます We’re now in the week leading up to the Snow Festival. Yesterday’s heavy snowfall disrupted transportation across the city, and nearby areas are also buried under tons of snow. I can hear the snow removal crews working since last night and continuing into this mornin

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Today’s Road Condition Advisory

Heavy snowfall since yesterday has left road conditions across Sapporo in a very dire state, and the city will be clearing snow gradually—starting with narrow bus routes and major roads—so authorities are asking everyone to avoid unnecessary car travel until things improve. Stay

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For the first time in 21 years in January, snowfall exceeding 1 meter was observed in Sapporo.

Today (January 25, 2026), there was heavy snowfall in Sapporo City due to the influence of snow clouds, and for the first time in January, more than 1 meter of snow was observed.

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Tanukikoji Shopping Street

Tanukikoji on a Saturday night

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Jan 21st

Food Highlight: Roux Curry (ルーカレー)

If you live in Sapporo, you probably have your own favorite curry shop you visit often ー from ライスカレー to スープカレー to インドカレー. There seems to be a growing trend around ルーカレー (roux curry). It appears to be a modernized take on ライスカレー, which is what locals call the style known intern

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What’s On This Week: Jan 19–25

こんばんは！ You can still catch the dinosaur exhibit Tales of Dinosaurs and the Sea at AOAO Sapporo in Tanukikoji. It runs until Jan 21 (Wed). If you’re craving something sweet, iroHa from Shiga Prefecture has a colorful daifuku pop‑up in the underground walkway between JR Sappo

Jan 18th

Japan Mobility Show Sapporo 2026

A showcase of next‑generation mobility—from cutting‑edge cars and bikes to breakthrough robotics and drones—featuring leading Japanese manufacturers. Dates January 23(Friday) - 10AM to 6PM January 24(Saturday) - 9AM to 6PM January 25(Sunday) - 9AM to 5PM Fees Adults ¥2000

Jan 17th

FIS Ski Jumping World Cup 2026 Sapporo

Top ski jumpers from around the world will gather in Sapporo! A free shuttle bus will run from Maruyama Koen Station to the venue. Be sure to come and see the spectacular ski jumps! Date and Time Men’s January 17 (Sat.) Competition begins at 3:15 PM January 18 (Sun.) Comp

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2026 Sapporo Snow Festival (76th)

The festival will feature five large snow sculptures, as well as smaller snow sculptures and winter attractions. At night, there will be live projection mapping on the snow sculptures. As for the other venues, Tsudome site is popular for its slides and snow rafts while Susukin

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