Hokkaido is a very attractive place where we have the grandeur of nature, one of the best food cultures in Japan, and a lot of entertainment. Let's enjoy studying Japanese in Sapporo Hokkaido.
In celebration of Children's Day from the beginning of April approximately 350 colorful carp banners are flown at Toyohira River for about one month.
At the end of May, we hold a lot of events such as music festivals, outdoor tea ceremony where we can enjoy tea outside, stamp rally etc. at the sites where 400 lilac trees will be blooming.
http://www.sweb.co.jp/kanko/lilac/Held at the beginning of June. At the main stage, Odori park, people of various ages, genders, and professions gather and give a performance based on each team's free creativity, which is overflowing with originality.
http://www.yosakoi-soran.jp/For one month from the end of July, there are beer gardens, Bon festival dance, Sapporo Bazaar, and fireworks display around Toyohira River.
http://www.sapporo-natsu.com/This is the sole marathon held in Japan during summer. You can have the precious experience of running with top class runners.
Food festival held from the end of September to the beginning of October. You will be able to taste Hokkaido products and cuisine of local gourmets.
http://www.sapporo-autumnfest.jp/From the end of November to the beginning of February, the streets of Sapporo will be beautifully illuminated.
http://white-illumination.jp/The city of Sapporo will hold the Christmas market of its sister city Munich. Shops which sell German gourmet and goods open up on site and the lit up area will be surrounded by the mood of Christmas.
During the winter season, the ski jump competitions held at Okurayama Jump Stadium are not only domestic competitions but also international as well. You can enjoy an overwhelming view of the competition.
The biggest event of Sapporo where people from all over the world gather is held in the beginning of February. There impressive snow and ice sculptures are lined up on display.
http://www.snowfes.com/
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