About Hokkaido
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Otaru: The Charming Canal Town
Key Highlights
Sapporo Convention Center – 2,500 seats, multilingual supportUnique Activities – Snowfield team-building, farm & whisky toursEvent Incentives – Up to ¥2 million supportTop Attractions – Niseko skiing, Furano lavender, Odori ParkBest Seasons – June–August (cool), December–March (snow sports)
Overview
- 22 % of Japan’s landmass; cool summers (~20 °C), legendary powder-snow winters.
- Seafood, dairy, and produce powerhouse; Sapporo population 1.97 million.
- 37-min Rapid Airport train from New Chitose runs every 15 min; extensive LCC network.
Why it’s ideal for MICE
- Sapporo Convention Center: 2,500-seat hall, 17 breakout rooms, 6-language simultaneous interpretation.
- Snowfield team-building at Sapporo Dome or Moerenuma Park.
- Experience Council arranges farm/whisky tours at no extra cost.
- “Sapporo MICE Support Program” grants up to ¥2 million for venue fees & PR videos.
Highlights
- Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park, Niseko skiing, Furano lavender, Shiretoko cruises.
Flagship Events
- Sapporo Snow Festival (Feb), YOSAKOI Soran (Jun), Autumn Fest (Sep).
Local Character
- Jingisukan lamb BBQ, miso ramen, craft beer; easy navigation thanks to grid streets.
Best Season Jun–Aug (cool), Dec–Mar (winter sports)
Times to Avoid Mar–Apr slush, heavy-snow delays late Jan