“Kelp, hot springs and Jomon hometown” in the northern part of Hakodate city, Minamikayabe area. It’s about 30 km far from Hakodate train station. Every June, the festival is held to pray for a good harvest. “Hirome” is kelp that is a specialty of this area. The highlight is the boating competition. (南茅部 ひろめ舟祭り) They …
This international festival – World Music and Dance Festival(WMDF) started in 2008. There is a four-stage venue in the festival for performers. Over 100 Artists from all over the world come and share their culture with music and dance performances. The WMDF is combined with a gourmet food festival called Mogu Mogu Festival. Mogu Mogu …
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Yunokawa Onsen, which has a history of more than 300 years, is one of the bases for sightseeing in Hakodate, with many inns and hotels lined up. The Yunokawa Onsen Fireworks Festival is held every year on Saturdays from mid-August to late August after the Obon festival. (Obon is a traditional Japanese event to welcome …
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The Hakodate Port Firework, the UHB Firework, the Yunokawa Hot-Spring Resort Firework are the three major firework displays in Hakodate. The Hakodate port firework is a dynamic show that announces the summer is around the corner. You can enjoy the art of astounding creative fireworks launched from the bay area, Mt. Hakodate, and hills around …
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The biggest activity in the summer Hakodate. There is the UHB firework display in the bay area on the first day. The UHB firework is one of the major fireworks in Hakodate. Another two are the Hakodate Port Firework and the Yunokawa Hot-Spring Resort Firework. Also, the high light in the festival is named squid …
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The Hakodate Marathon Race is held every year in summer Hakodate. This marathon is known as the hardest fun-run in Japan. The full-marathon and half-marathon maximum number of competitors above 8000 every year. Why do many Japanese and foreigners book and support this event even though it’s not a very big sports event?
Mount Esan is an active volcano located a little out of Hakodate. It rises to 618 meters above sea level. It’s good to hike on Mt. Esan when the weather is good. From late May to early June, the azalea flowers bloom. It turns Mt. Esan into a rose pink color. During the Azalea blooms …
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Goryokaku Festival is also known as Goryokaku Sai. It’s a massive festival where over 1000 people dressed up in combat uniforms during the civil war. It was the last battle of civil war between samurai and the new government in 1869. After the war, the new government brings Japan to a new era. To commemorate …
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The New Year holiday is the biggest holiday for the Japanese. To celebrate New Year and New Year’s Eve in the traditional Japanese way, there’s something you can do.
Setsubun No Hi (節分の日) is a traditional event making to the day before the spring season commences, according to the Japanese lunar calendar. If you visit Japan on the 2, 3, or 4th of February, you will see people throwing beans at the Japan demons. People have to throw roast soybean and candy while chanting …
