IRONMAN Japan
Located at Lake Toya, the 2015 IRONMAN will see up to 2,000 participants swimming, biking and running a total of 226.2km in and around the southwest region of Hokkaido. If you are interest and up to the challenge you can … Continued
Located at Lake Toya, the 2015 IRONMAN will see up to 2,000 participants swimming, biking and running a total of 226.2km in and around the southwest region of Hokkaido. If you are interest and up to the challenge you can … Continued
Potato festival, is the largest summer festival in the Niseko area with singing, dancing, fireworks, and of course potatoes. If you are in town, check it out. Dates: 1-2 August 2015 Where: Kutchan, Hokkaido Information: www.town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp
Participants run through several beautiful parts of Niseko varying from a 30km course, 10km option or a family friendly 5km run. Date: 6 September 2015 Time: Please find schedule here. Location: Niseko Website: http://www.nisekoskischool.net (only in Japanese)
This is a popular sea festival where locals give thanks to the sea and set lanterns adrift at the Otaru Wharf. Date: 24-26 July 2015 Location: Otaru
Located in Odori Park more than 13,000 seats are available in several beer gardens for the outdoor summer festivity with various beer and food stalls open. Date: Mid July – Mid August 2016 Time: Service until 9pm Location: Odori Park, … Continued
Music, coffee, and eco-friendly goods. Indulge yourself in the eco-friendly goods, foods and beverages while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere on the mountain on a beautiful summers day. Date: 27 June, 2014 Time: Starts at 10:30. Closing act at 21:00 Where: … Continued
This summer Niseko will host the largest Art event in the world. Cow Parade which has been hosted by 80 other countries will see over 40 decorated cows placed in and around Niseko. Once of the main drivers for the … Continued
Located in and around Sapporo, this festival celebrates the modern rendition of the traditional summer dance, Awa Odori. Date: 10-14 June 2015 Time: Please find schedule here. Location: Odori Park, Sapporo Website: http://www.yosakoi-soran.jp/ (only in Japanese)
The 67th annual Sapporo Snow Festival will be on again next season during February in Sapporo City (about 2 hrs from Niseko). Each year the festival attracts thousands of visitors from around Japan and many international guests that are visiting … Continued
The Otaru Snow Light Path Festival will be held this year from the in-line with the Sapporo Snow Festival. The township of Otaru is decorated with lights and small snow statues for the 10days allowing visitors to experience the snowy … Continued