The Sapporo Snow Festival held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, is a big event held in February that represents Japan. There is a slide made of ice, giant snow and ice statues and you can enjoy playing in the snow!
What is the Sapporo Snow Festival?
The Sapporo Snow Festival is an extravaganza of snow and ice held annually in Sapporo city, Hokkaido in early February. Starting 70 years ago, it has become a big winter event where not only the Japanese but also people from around the world visit to enjoy snow statue displays of various sizes and shapes.
The theme of the snow statues changes every year. A wide range of topics has been inspiring the creation of these statues, from world famous and historical buildings like Japanese castles to characters from cartoons. There has even been a giant snow statue 15 m high and 12 m wide! For access information from Tokyo to Sapporo, please check the following link Ways To Travel From Tōkyō To Hokkaidō! A Thorough Comparison.
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The 13th iteration of the BT21 Cafe will open at six venues in five cities around Japan. Fans in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Sapporo will want to visit this exclusive event titled ~MAGICAL TIME~. The first cafe opens in Shibuya on November 3. In celebration of BT21’s 5th anniversary, this special cafe is filled with joy and excitement and aims to give fans the best possible experience.
Cafe Menu
Magical Tea Time Set
Food Plate
Food Plate (7 varieties)
Dessert Plate
Dessert Plate (7 varieties)
Drinks
Magical Milk Tea
Black Tea
Iced Coffee / Hot Coffee
Original Goods
Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)
Acrylic Clip (7 varieties, Random)
Satin Sticker (7 varieties)
Clear Folder (2 varieties)
Handkerchief (7 varieties)
Tote Bag
Mug
Masking Tape / Balloon on a Stick
Dolomite Coaster (2 varieties) / Mirror (2 varieties)
[Online Store Exclusive] Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)
The cafe’s new menu includes afternoon tea, perfect for warming the body and soul during the cold winter months. The colorful food items and desserts are sure to be a hit on social media, and fans will enjoy the Magical Milk Tea and other dishes inspired by the popular BT21 characters. In addition to new merchandise and bonuses featuring newly-drawn art, a photo spot will welcome guests to the cafe and invite them to celebrate this five-year milestone. Why not take a break from everyday life to enjoy a magical time with these cute characters? ©BT21Information
BT21 Cafe #13 ~MAGICAL TIME~
Venue/Dates
■Shibuya, Tokyo:BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA109
Running: November 3 – December 10, 2022
Address: SHIBUYA109 B2F (2-29-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
■Oshiage, Tokyo:BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi
Running: January 13 – February 19, 2023
Address: Tokyo Skytree Town, Solamachi 1F (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
■Yokohama, Kanagawa:Collabo_Index Lumine Yokohama
Running: January 13 – February 5, 2023
Address: Lumine Yokohama 6F (2-16-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
■Nagoya, Aichi:BOX cafe&space Nagoya LACHIC #1
Running: December 2, 2022 – February 5, 2023
Address: LACHIC B1F (3-6-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi)
■Shinsaibashi, Osaka:
Shinsaibashi contact
Running: November 11 – December 18, 2022
Address: 1-6-24 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
■Sapporo, Hokkaido:
Cafe Interlude, Coach & Four Shinakawa
Running: November 3 – December 29, 2022
Address: 18-chome 3-jo, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Reservations: https://box-cafe.jp/
Online Shop
Open: November 3, 11:00 – December 4, 23:59
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An exhibition focusing on the Mugen Train and Entertainment District Arcs of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will open at Sapporo Factory in Hokkaido from July 15 until August 7, 2022. Fans of the series won’t want to miss this huge showing of Demon Slayer materials, including a video exhibit showing off some of the best fight scenes from the film and anime series on a massive screen. Stay tuned for more details! ©吾峠呼世晴／集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable
Information
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Mugen Train Arc / Entertainment District Arc
Running: July 15 – August 7, 2022
Hours: 10:00-19:30 *Closing at 17:00 on August 7
*Admission permitted until one hour before closing time.Venue: Sapporo Factory 3-jo 3F
Official Site: http://www.stv.jp/
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Collaborates with Sapporo’s ‘Parfait, Coffee, Sake, Sato’ for LOCAL POWER JAPAN Project
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of her major label debut, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is staying active in 2022. The artist released her first full-length album in three years ‘Candy Racer’ in October 2021, and next month Kyary will finally take to the stage at Coachella 2022 in California. In conjunction with the nationwide tour, the LOCAL POWER JAPAN Project was launched to energize Japan through the appeal of regional towns and cities. Finally making it to Sapporo in Japan's north, details surrounding the singer's sweet new collaboration have been announced! Kamaitachi - Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Music Video)Kyary is teaming up with Satodo, a pistachio-based confectionary specialty store. The shop is owned by Parfait, Coffee, Sake, Sato, a local bar famous for its parfait, which many say has become a new Sapporo specialty. Satodo opened in 2021 with the aim of creating sweets that only Parfait, Coffee, Sake, Sato can produce, and has gained national attention for using incredible local ingredients. The collaborative logo for the project was inspired by Kyary’s 2020 song Kamaitachi. As the logo for one of Satodo’s most popular sweets is a bear, Kyary’s cute persona with bear ears is a perfect match! The locale’s popular bear-shaped sweets will now come in a special collaborative box. These tasty treats called monaka consist of a wafer cake filled with bean jam or other unique fillings. The box of six sweets contains both Hokkaido bean paste and pistachio paste. A collaborative T-shirt is also on sale featuring the new Kamaitachi-inspired logo and the singer’s 10th-anniversary logo. The shirt is available on the LOCAL POWER JAPAN Project website for a limited time only. Information
Pistachio Monaka (Sapporo) x LOCAL POWER JAPAN Project x Collaboration T-Shirt
Orders open until April 2, 23:59
Where to Buy: LOCAL POWER JAPAN Project Online Shop
https://store-localpowerjapan.com/
Official Site: https://localpowerjapan.com
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Starting February 7, four stations around Japan have posted advertisements celebrating the 4th anniversary of the VTuber group NIJISANJI. The ads posted at Shibuya Station, Osaka-Umeda Station, JR Nagoya Station, and Sapporo Station are commemorating a new collection of merchandise now on sale.
Shibuya Station B2F near Hachiko Ticket Gate on Den-en-toshi Line
Osaka-Umeda Station 1F, Aisle C beneath the JR elevated tracks
Nagoya Express Vision in front of the Shinkansen ticket gates on the JR Tokaido Line
Sapporo Station Concorse, Namboku Line
The station ads will be posted until February 13, so be sure to check them out while you can!Information
NIJISANJI 4th Anniversary Station Merchandise Ads
Display Location & Dates:
Shibuya Station B2F near Hachiko Ticket Gate on Den-en-toshi Line (3 locations)
Until February 13, 2022Osaka Umeda Station 1F, Aisle C beneath the JR elevated tracks
Until February 13, 2022
Nagoya Express Vision in front of the Shinkansen ticket gates on the JR Tokaido Line
Until February 13, 2022 at 23:59Sapporo Station Concorse, Namboku Line
Until February 14, 2022 at 9:00
NIJISANJI 4th Anniversary Fair in animate
Running:
Round 1 / February 5 – February 18, 2022
Round 2 / February 19 – March 13, 2022
Location: Animate locations nationwide, Animate Online
Official Site: https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/
Specific Animate Events
Locations/Dates:Animate Ikebukuro: February 5 – March 13, 2022
Animate Nagoya, Fukuoka PARCO: February 5 – February 20, 2022
Animate Sendai, Osaka Nipponbashi, Vivre Yokohama: February 26 – March 13, 2022
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Shiroikoibito Park in Sapporo will hold a special illumination event from December 27, 2021 until March 14, 2022! The ‘Chocolate Factory of Light and Love’ is perfect for couples to visit during these cooler months. A popular event each year, the Shiroikoibito Park Illumination was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. As this event is held inside, it offers some shelter from the cold as guests wander through the 85-meter-long course. An escape game will also be held for the first time at the location, and will involve two participants attempting to solve riddles based on ‘love’ and ‘chocolate.’ The room is decorated with luxurious antique items imported from England. Escape Game! Escape from the Chocolate LaboratoryRunning: January 7 - March 14, 2022Hours: 10:00-16:00Reservations Available at Ticket CounterLocation: Study Base - Cacao Pod Chocolate Take-OutAvailable: February 11 - February 14, 2022 / March 12 - March 14, 2022Hours: 10:00 until sold outPrice: ¥500 (Tax Included)Location: Tudor House 1F Special Event Space
Dessert Set (with Drink): ¥1,700 (Tax Included)
Very Cocoa Set (with Drink: ¥1,700 (Tax Included)
Chocolate & Berries: ¥800 (Tax Included)
One-sided Love Hot Cocoa: ¥550 (Tax Included)
Beef Stew with Hokkaido Beef (served with bread or rice): ¥1,380 (Tax Included)
Chocolate Baumkuchen: ¥1,512 (Tax Included) Where to Buy: Piccadilly Shop On sale January 15, 2022 (Valentine’s Day Exclusive)
Select Chocolates: ¥648 (Tax Included) Where to Buy: Piccadilly Shop On sale January 15, 2022
Inspired by the novel ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ Shiroikoibito Park was opened to bring people together with sweets. How could guests not be happy in such a magical place?
Information
Shiroikoibito Park ~Chocolate Factory of Light and Love~
Running: December 27, 2021 – March 14, 2022
Ticket Office Open: 10:00-16:30 *Tickets available until 16:00
Official Site: https://www.shiroikoibitopark.jp/
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Kiddy Land will be holding the "Sailor Moon store -petit-" at Paseo, a shopping center connected directly to Sapporo Station in Hokkaido, for a limited time only from December 17 to March 27, 2022. Sailor Moon store -petit- is a traveling branch of Sailor Moon Store, which gathers all the products of Sailor Moon series. During the period, there will be rewards for purchasing the products, so take this opportunity to visit the Sailor Moon Store. © Naoko Takeuchi © 武内直子・PNP／劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンEternal」製作委員会 © 武内直子・PNP・東映アニメーション
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Sailor Moon store -petit-
Running: From December 17, 2021 until March 27, 2022.Where: PASEO Sapporo Shopping Centre
Opening Hours: 10:00～21:00
Paseo Sapporo: http://www.e-paseode.com/
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/paseo_sapporoOfficial Site: http://sailormoon-official.com/store/