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"THE 10," a premium local breakfast supervised by Yoko Shibata, will be fully launched at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts nationwide from June. Under the theme of "Breakfasts where you'll say, 'Ah, this is delicious!'", 19 hotels across Japan are offering local menus. IHG Hotels & Resorts (Headquarters: UK, Japan: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Domestic operating company: IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan LLC; Representative: Abijay Sandilya, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts Japan & Micronesia and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan LLC; hereinafter referred to as IHG) is pleased to announce the full-scale launch of the new signature breakfast for the ANA Crowne Plaza brand, "THE 10: […]

The "Snow Miku Time Signal" that plays in downtown Sapporo has been revamped! The five new lines were chosen through a public contest! Crypton Future Media, Inc. (Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido; Representative Director: Hiroyuki Ito; hereinafter referred to as Crypton) is pleased to announce that the "Snow Miku Time Signal," which has been broadcast daily at the COCONO SUSUKINO, a multi-purpose commercial complex in Sapporo, Hokkaido, since its opening in 2023, has been renewed as of Monday, June 8, 2026. The new "Snow Miku Time Signal" features Snow Miku (Hatsune Miku), a character supporting Hokkaido, speaking five lines chosen through a public contest. The time signal will be broadcast five times […]

A collaborative event to add a refreshing touch to your early summer sauna experience will be held for a limited time starting June 6th! [Jozankei Shikanoyu x Kitami Hakka Tsusho] Enjoy a mint-infused heatwave, mint sauna, limited-edition mint sweets, and a free original sticker! Hotel Shikanoyu Co., Ltd. (Location: 3-32, Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido), which operates the historic Jozankei Onsen inn "Jozankei Shikanoyu," will be holding a collaborative event with Kitami Hakka Tsusho Co., Ltd. (Kitami City, Hokkaido), a leading mint brand in Hokkaido, for a limited time from June 6th (Sat) to July 5th (Sun), 2026. For one month, before the arrival of full-fledged summer, the hotel's […]

Blueberry Sweets Fair Period: June 1st (Mon) – June 30th (Tue), 2026 A fragrant and sweet-and-sour early summer treat [Sapporo Grand Hotel] URL: https://grand1934.com/offer/restaurant/new_sweets_bread/ Sapporo Grand Hotel (Chuo-ku, Sapporo; General Manager: Takanori Nagase), operated by Granvista Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yukio Arai), will be holding a sweets fair featuring blueberries, known for their rich aroma and sweet and sour taste, starting Monday, June 1, 2026. *Top image: "Afternoon Tea Set" Sweets buffet "THE SWEETS!" At Northern Terrace Diner's popular all-you-can-eat dessert buffet, "THE SWEETS!", you can enjoy a wide variety of blueberry-themed sweets, including tarts, eclairs, and jellies. The live cooking menu […]

We've teamed up for the first time with Kinotoya, a popular Western-style confectionery shop in Sapporo, Hokkaido, to offer a lodging plan that includes a soft-serve ice cream voucher, starting May 27th. [Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park] Guests staying two nights or more will receive a voucher for "Kinotoya Premium Milk Soft Serve," which has won first place in the "New Chitose Airport Soft Serve Ice Cream General Election" for six consecutive years. From July 25th, a limited-time event will also be held where guests can enjoy festival games and shaved ice within the hotel. Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park (Sapporo, Hokkaido / General Manager: Shunpei Mizuno), a city hotel […]

[Sapporo/Jozankei Onsen] A new light-up event, "Summer Lanterns," will be held to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the opening of the hot springs. "Japanese-style lanterns" envelop the Jozankei Onsen hot spring resort town. Held daily from June 1st to October 31st! In Sapporo's Jozankei Onsen, a new light-up event, "Summer Lanterns – A Stroll Through the Steam of Lights," will be held daily from June 1st to October 31st, 2026, to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the hot spring's opening. The popular illumination event "JOZANKEI NATURE LUMINARIE" will be reborn under a new concept themed around "Japanese-style lighting," coinciding with the relocation of the venue due to renovation work at […]

A collaboration of wine from Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, and Japanese cuisine. A winemaker's dinner featuring Hōsui Winery will be held at Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu. Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu (Sapporo, Hokkaido; General Manager: Tokuyuki Mizutani) will be holding a collaborative event with Takamizu Winery in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, called "Maker's Dinner vol.2," for one day only on Friday, June 26, 2026. Early reservations with a 20% discount will be accepted until Friday, June 5. ▶ View details This project was launched in March 2026 with the desire to showcase the appeal of Hokkaido wines through food, as a hotel based in Hokkaido. For the first event, we welcomed Domaine Raison, a winery […]

[Sapporo Park Hotel] "Sichuan Cuisine Tougenkyo" Chef Koji Yamada's Special Tasting Event Dates: June 26th (Fri) – June 28th (Sun), 2026 "The Banquet Story: Sichuan Paradise Dinner Course," a culmination of years of skill and gratitude. URL: https://park1964.com/topics/14663/ Sapporo Park Hotel (Chuo-ku, Sapporo; General Manager: Hiroki Sai), operated by Granvista Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yukio Arai), will host a special tasting event, "The Banquet Story: Sichuan Paradise Dinner Course," by head chef Koji Yamada, at the Sichuan restaurant "Tougenkyo" on the 4th floor of the hotel for three days from June 26th (Fri) to June 28th (Sun), 2026. At this tasting event, […]

[Largest in the Sapporo area!] Tulips will soon be in full bloom!! Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park The upper section of Country Garden (Irodori no Oka) is currently about 30% in bloom, and depending on the temperature going forward, it is expected to reach 50-70% bloom by this weekend. The lower section (Niji no Oka) is currently just beginning to bloom and is expected to be at its best in the first half of the fourth week of May. *Top image: Taken on May 15, 2026: 30% in bloom (Country Garden upper level "Irodori no Oka") The flower season has arrived, bringing vibrant colors to Takino in spring! The "Tulip […]

Limited to Golden Week, A luxurious lunch featuring only strawberries: "Strawberry Lunch Buffet" Held at a hotel in Susukino! Mercure Sapporo (2-2-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido / General Manager: Carsel Christopher), operated by the French hotel chain Accor, will be holding a "Strawberry Lunch Buffet" at its 3rd-floor restaurant "Bordeaux" for a limited time from May 1st (Fri) to May 6th (Wed, substitute holiday), 2026. This event, a seasonal special for strawberry lovers, is popular every year, and this year we have prepared a wide variety of dishes that incorporate strawberries not only in sweets but also in savory dishes. From soups and salads to pasta and […]