# Hokkaido food exhibitions and festivals in Japan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hokkaido-food-exhibitions-and-festivals-in-japan > Updated: 2026-09-10T01:40:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Various food exhibitions and festivals featuring Hokkaido specialties are being organized across Japan. In early September, department stores such as Keihan in Moriguchi and Tobu in Tokyo hosted autumn exhibitions. These events included regional gourmet items like seafood, pork bowls, and uni, alongside cultural activities such as Ainu workshops and floor curling experiences. The Keihan Department Store’s Autumn Hokkaido Product Fair in Moriguchi continues through September 13, featuring a curling talk show and Ainu culture workshops. Meanwhile, the Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro is hosting the ‘Gourmet Tour Autumn Great Hokkaido Exhibition’ from September 10 to 23, offering limited-edition bento boxes and live cooking stations for ramen and burgers. Looking ahead to October, the 36th Hokkaido Fair is scheduled for October 1 to 4 at Yoyogi Park. Organized by Kitanippon Advertising, this outdoor event will feature approximately 70 booths showcasing various foods from across the region. Additionally, the Sumida Holiday Marche has announced a food festival for October 10 and 11, 2026, at Kinshi Park, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a focus on food education and Hokkaido-style cuisine. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sumida-holiday-marche-food-festival-to-feature-hokkaido-cuisine ### 2026-09-09: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hokkaido-food-exhibitions-held-at-japanese-department-stores --- Cite as: Hokkaido food exhibitions and festivals in Japan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hokkaido-food-exhibitions-and-festivals-in-japan