Latest Events in Kushiro(August Updated)

The fireworks display will be held at the largest event in Kushiro, Hokkaido, "Kushiro Daigyo Donbai". The "don" of fireworks and the dazzling array of seafood and rich ingredients at the many stalls constitute the origin of "don". The event will last for two days, September 13 (Saturday) and September 14 (Sunday), 2025. The fireworks display will be held on September 13 (Saturday), when about 10,000 fireworks will be launched from near the mouth of the Kushiro River for about 50 minutes. The bright star-filled fireworks will light up the Kushiro River and Kushiro Port, creating a dreamy early autumn night sky.

The festival's name, "Donpaku," comes from the sound "don" makes when fireworks explode, and the Japanese word "paku-paku," which is used to express a love of food. As the name suggests, the main event is a spectacular fireworks display, with the Niagara fireworks display passing over the Kushiro River, a continuous stream of fireworks, Hokkaido's largest sanjaku-dama display, and a host of other events. There are also many food-related events, with about 100 food and beverage producers participating in the Kushiro Suehiro Hashigo Sake Festival and the famous Kushiro Oh! Sakana Festival, where you'll find freshly caught mackerel and squid and giant tuna right before your eyes.

Akan Lake Ice Festival ICE・Love・Akan 『Winter Beauty』 At Lake Akan, fireworks are set off every night, adding magnificent colors to the night sky! Fireworks are set off over the frozen Lake Akan at -20 degrees Celsius. After watching the fireworks, soak in the Akan Lake Onsen and go home! During this period, you can also participate in various activities at the limited-time snow and ice leisure park "Aisu Land Akan". There are all kinds of fun winter rides such as snowmobiles, banana boats, and four-wheel off-road vehicles (charges apply). Enjoy the winter of Akan Island!

The event will be held at the open-air stage of Kushiro Saikyo-cho Park, where you can enjoy the "sea mist", the natural symbol of Kushiro. The main attraction of the event is the laser show that renders the foggy night sky colorful, allowing you to immerse yourself in a dreamy space where fog, lasers and sound interweave. In addition, the "sea mist market" where you can enjoy live music and food made with seasonal ingredients is also very popular.