The immersive event Bread Thief Plaza Sapporo (パンどろぼうひろば さっぽろ), which had been put on hold, will now be held on rescheduled dates. It runs from Monday, November 23 (a national holiday) to Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at Sapporo Factory Hall in Chuo-ku, Sapporo.
Visitors can step into the world of the picture books at photo spots, see exhibits of the newest book making their debut at the Sapporo venue, and shop for limited-edition goods.
Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026. On weekends, holidays and special days, entry for part of the day is limited to timed-entry tickets, so check the ticket type and date before buying.
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Bread Thief Plaza Sapporo (パンどろぼうひろば さっぽろ) |
| Dates | Monday, November 23 (national holiday) to Wednesday, December 30, 2026 |
| Hours (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and special days of December 28, 29 and 30) | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Hours (weekdays other than the above) | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Last admission | 5:30 PM on all days |
| Venue | Sapporo Factory Hall (Kita 2-jo Higashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-0032) |
| Access | 5-minute walk from Exit 8 of Bus Center-mae Station on the Tozai Line subway |
| Organizer | HTB Hokkaido Television |
| Planning | KADOKAWA, TWIN PLANET |
| Production and operation | TWIN PLANET, 吉田企画, フジアール |
| Food | No food is sold at the event |
What to Expect
Visitors can experience a cute, slightly surreal world in full. The event brings together the characters of the hugely popular picture book series Bread Thief, and it comes to Sapporo after a run in Yokohama in spring 2026 that drew more than 70,000 visitors in total.
The Sapporo venue debuts photo spots related to パンどろぼうとさすらいラーメン, the newest book in the Bread Thief series, which was released on September 16, 2026. Limited-edition goods featuring original illustrations drawn for the event will be on sale, and the crane game that was popular in Yokohama will also appear. The venue is a space of excitement and comfort where visitors can take photos, shop and enjoy their own "oshi-katsu" (fan activities for a favorite character).
From the Yokohama venue exhibition. ©Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
From the Yokohama venue exhibition. ©Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
From the Yokohama venue exhibition. ©Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
From the Yokohama venue exhibition. ©Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
Limited-Edition Goods
Limited-edition goods featuring original illustrations drawn for Bread Thief Plaza will also be sold at the goods shop for the Sapporo event.
©Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
- The goods shop is set up at the special venue on the 2nd floor of Sapporo Factory 3条館. This is different from the event venue (Sapporo Factory Hall), so be careful not to go to the wrong place.
- Visitors without an event admission ticket can also enter the goods shop and buy goods.
Crane Game
The plush toys from Bread Thief's hideout, which were a big hit in Yokohama, are planned to appear in the crane game. Three types will be available at the Sapporo venue: shokupan (sliced bread), anpan (sweet bean bun) and a bread roll. Visitors can collect all three on their own, or each take one home with friends and family as matching plush toys with Bread Thief.
©Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
©Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
Tickets
Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026.
| Ticket | Purchased by Sunday, November 22 | Purchased on or after Monday, November 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 1,650 yen | 1,850 yen |
| Junior high and high school students | 1,100 yen | 1,300 yen |
| Elementary school students | 550 yen | 750 yen |
Prices include tax. Children who have not yet started elementary school enter free. Children of elementary school age and under must enter at the same time as a guardian who holds an admission ticket.
Where to Buy
- Ticket Pia: https://w.pia.jp/t/pandorobo-hiroba-hk/
- HTB Corner (inside Pole Town, Sapporo underground shopping area, phone 011-241-0146)
Timed-entry tickets are sold only through Ticket Pia.
Timed-Entry Days
To ease crowding inside the venue, entry on weekends, holidays and special days (December 28, 29 and 30) is limited by timed-entry tickets during part of the day.
Timed-entry dates: November 23 (Mon, holiday), November 28 (Sat), November 29 (Sun), December 5 (Sat), December 6 (Sun), December 12 (Sat), December 13 (Sun), December 19 (Sat), December 20 (Sun), December 26 (Sat), December 27 (Sun), December 28 (Mon), December 29 (Tue) and December 30 (Wed)
Entry times:
- 10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 12:30 PM
- 1:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
From 2:00 PM, visitors can enter without a time restriction.
For Holders of Tickets Bought Before the Postponement
Visitors who bought tickets before the event was put on hold (the original tickets) should check the following before visiting. Original tickets cannot be used to enter during the timed-entry hours.
Visitors Who Still Plan to Attend
- Visiting during the timed-entry hours (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on weekends, holidays and special days): Original tickets cannot be used for entry. Be sure to get a refund and buy a new timed-entry ticket for the date and time you want. The refund period ends at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 30, 2026.
- Visiting at any other time: Original tickets can be used as they are. Bring the ticket with you.
Visitors Who Want a Refund
Visitors who find it difficult to attend on the rescheduled dates can get a refund of the ticket price. The refund period ends at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 30, 2026.
- Bought through Ticket Pia: See the refund guide on the Ticket Pia website for details: https://t.pia.jp/guide/refund_guide/no_delivery.jsp
- Bought at HTB Corner: Bring the original ticket to the HTB Corner store.
Official Website and Social Media
Updates during the event period will be posted on the official X and Instagram accounts of Bread Thief Plaza and of the HTB event division.
- Event official website: https://pandorobo-hiroba.com/
- Event official X: https://x.com/pandorobohiroba
- Event official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandorobohiroba/
- HTB event division official X: https://x.com/htb_event
- HTB event division official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htb.event/
About Bread Thief
Bread Thief is a picture book series that began in 2020 with the first book, Bread Thief, written by Keiko Shibata. Its surreal and endearing characters are popular, and it has been called the best-selling children's book of the Reiwa era (see the note below). The series passed 6 million copies in total in July 2026.
A TV anime, Bread Thief, has also been airing on NHK Educational TV (E-Tele) since October 2, 2026.
Note: Children's books are books aimed at children from age 0 to about 12 (picture books for young children, novels for elementary school students, illustrated encyclopedias, practical books and so on). Survey period: May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2026, books in the children's category (source: CDP CANTERA).
About the Author
Keiko Shibata was born in Kochi Prefecture. Her picture books include the めがねこ series (手紙社), the しろくま series (PHP研究所) and the Bread Thief series (KADOKAWA).
