Sappro Lilac Festival Late May The lilac tree is the official tree of the city of Sapporo. Various events take place in Odori Park which is filled with lilacs during the festival. http://www.sweb.co.jp/kanko/lilac/ (Japanese version only)

YOSAKOI Soran Festival Early June Dance teams from Hokkaido and all over Japan demonstrate dynamic dance with unique costumes and movements. This freestyle dance festival has become an early summer feature of Sapporo. http://www.yosanet.com/ (Japanese version only)

Sapporo White Illumination Mid-Nov.- Early Feb. Sapporo's White Illumination festivities add a poetic touch to a winter in Sapporo and approximately 370,000 festive lights will illuminate the streets of the Hokkaido city.

Sapporo Snow Festival Early Feb. The Sapporo Snow Festival will be held in early February of each year. Hundreds of beautiful snow statues and the ice sculptures, will be waiting to impress you. http://www.snowfes.com/

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