If you’re wondering where to go this weekend, we have three recommended events for you to choose from between May 31st (Sat) and June 1st (Sun), including an event that brings together anko sweets from all over Japan, a miniature exhibition that’s been a hot topic on social media, and a rooftop market that the whole family can enjoy.
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A huge collection of red bean paste sweets from all over Japan! “Anko Paradise.”
This event brings together a wide variety of red bean paste sweets from all over Japan. From traditional, orthodox Japanese sweets to new and innovative sweets, you can enjoy the charms of red bean paste to your heart’s content.
Botchan Dango (8 pieces) 810 yen including tax
Gokatteya Honpo Gokatteya Roll (1 piece) 378 yen including tax
Various Flower Ohagi (1 piece) from 360 yen including tax
Anko Butter (1 piece) 432 yen including tax
At the venue, there will be a limited number of Ise specialty “Akafuku Mochi” and Ehime’s smooth and melt-in-your-mouth “Botchan Dango” and other regional products. There will also be a lineup of gorgeous looking modern sweets! Please enjoy the delicious red bean paste sweets to your heart’s content.
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Experience the ultra-realistic miniatures that are attracting a lot of attention on social media at the “Mozu Miniature Exhibition: Welcome to a Small World.”
The work of artist “Mozu,” who has garnered attention on social media for his realistic miniatures that recreate everyday scenes, is coming to Sapporo! Experience a variety of works, including the “Dwarf Series,” which are realistic miniatures that make you feel as if a dwarf is living in the corner of your room, stop-motion animation, trick doodles, and more.
Dwarf Station “Refrigerator Station”
A miniature coin laundry. What happens when you press the button?
A small bathroom among the bathroom tiles
If you look into the hole…
There are also fun photo spots in the venue! Be sure to bring your camera or smartphone and immerse yourself in the world of the work.
■Date and time: Friday, May 23rd to Sunday, July 6th
Weekdays 13:00-18:00 / Saturdays and Sundays 10:30-18:00 *Last admission 30 minutes before closing
■Price:
On the day: High school students and above 1,500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 900 yen
Advance tickets: High school students and above 1,300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 700 yen
*Free for preschool children
■ Venue: Sapporo Factory 3-jo Building 3F Special Venue (Kita 2-jo Higashi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
For details and maps of “Mozu Miniature Exhibition: Welcome to a Small World,” click here.
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“SORA PARCO” is a rooftop market event where you can enjoy Western sweets, bakeries, flowers, miscellaneous goods, and more.
A market event that will add color to your life will be held on the rooftop of Sapporo PARCO. Exhibitors selling Western confectionery, bread, flowers, and miscellaneous goods will gather, and workshops will be held on a daily basis during the event. It is an event that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
In addition, the venue will feature live acoustic guitar performances by Sapporo City Jazz and original craft beer for sale. Enjoy a fun time surrounded by flowers, music and delicious food under the blue sky.
■Dates and times: Friday, May 30th to Sunday, June 1st,
June 6th (Friday) to June 8th (Sunday) 6 days in total
10:00〜22:00
■ Admission: Free
■ Venue: Sapporo PARCO Rooftop Special Venue (3-3 Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
For details and maps of “SORA PARCO”, please click here.
*All information posted is current as of the time of article publication in May 2025.
*All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
AloJapan.com