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Hokkaido food exhibitions and retail promotions in Japan

Overview

Hokkaido-themed food festivals and gourmet exhibitions continue to expand across Japan. In late September and early October, department stores such as Keihan, Tobu, and Matsuzakaya Nagoya hosted various events. Retailers are also launching targeted promotions, including Seven-Eleven Japan’s second phase of its nationwide ‘Hokkaido Fair’ starting October 6, which features items like Suage-supervised soup curry and Isonokaio-supervised ramen. Confectionery brands LeTAO and BLUE POND have also held pop-up stores in Omiya and Shinsaibashi.

To support the Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo football club, Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store and Sapporo Mitsukoshi are offering ‘Consadole Aka-Kuro Don’ and ‘Consadole Victory Bento’ boxes through October 13. Ongoing regional exhibitions include the ‘Great Hokkaido Exhibition’ in Toyama Prefecture running until November 4, featuring Tokachi Wagyu beef, and a ‘Hokkaido Fair’ at the Washoku Sato restaurant chain lasting through December 9.

Newer initiatives focus on regional migration and community engagement. On October 31, Kushiro City will participate in the Hokkaido Migration and Exchange Fair at the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan to discuss housing and employment. Additionally, a Hokkaido Festival is scheduled at the Elmi Konosu shopping mall from November 12 to November 18.

Agricultural trends remain mixed; while fruit prices in Aomori have dropped due to favorable conditions, leafy vegetables face price hikes. Seafood markets show a divide, with sanma prices rising 40% due to low catches, while bonito prices have decreased by 30%.

Entities

Hokkaido · Tenten · Sogo Omiya · Sumida Ward · Sapporo Mitsukoshi

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Hokkaido-themed events scheduled in Tokyo and Konosu

    Hokkaido-themed events are upcoming, including a migration fair in Tokyo featuring Kushiro City officials and a food festival at the Elmi Konosu shopping mall in November.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Hokkaido food festivals and promotions held across Japan

    Hokkaido-themed food festivals and seasonal promotions are underway in Japan, featuring seafood, Wagyu beef, and specialty sweets in Toyama and at various restaurant chains.

  3. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Hokkaido food promotions launch via retail collaborations and food fairs

    Retailers in Japan are promoting Hokkaido flavors through limited-edition bento collaborations with Consadole Sapporo and a nationwide Seven-Eleven food fair featuring regional specialties.

  4. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Japan food markets show mixed price trends for seasonal produce

    Japan sees diverse food trends: fruit prices in Aomori are down, while leafy vegetables and certain seafood rise. Regional gourmet festivals and Hokkaido-themed business events are also active.

  5. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Hokkaido dessert brands launch limited pop-up stores in mainland Japan

    Hokkaido dessert brands BLUE POND and LeTAO are launching limited-time pop-up stores in Osaka and Saitama throughout early October 2026.

  6. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Hokkaido food fairs held at Japanese department stores

    Japanese department stores Tobu Utsunomiya and Matsuzakaya Nagoya are hosting autumn food fairs featuring Hokkaido specialties, including seafood, sweets, and regional wines.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sumida Holiday Marche food festival to feature Hokkaido cuisine

    The Sumida Holiday Marche food festival will take place at Kinshi Park on October 10-11, 2026, featuring Hokkaido gourmet and activities for children.

  8. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Hokkaido food festivals held at major Japanese department stores and parks

    Various Hokkaido food festivals are being held across Japan, including exhibitions at Keihan Department Store, Tobu Department Store, and an upcoming large-scale event at Yoyogi Park.

Sources

aba-net.com · bg-mania.jp · consadeconsa.com · cool946.com · dtimes.jp · feature.cozre.jp · fnn.jp · gourmetbiz.net · kawasakitama.goguynet.jp · kobe-journal.com · kounosu-kitamoto.goguynet.jp · mc-web.jp · minoh.goguynet.jp · moriguchikadoma.goguynet.jp · nagoyameito-chikusa.goguynet.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · news.denfaminicogamer.jp · news.mynavi.jp · prtimes.jp · seihyo.co.jp · the-miyanichi.co.jp · utsunomiya.goguynet.jp · yodogawaku.goguynet.jp · yomuno.jp · youthsoccercup.com

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