The 23rd Grand Hokkaido Fair (大北海道展) is set to take place at Yokohama Takashimaya's 8th-floor event hall over two weeks, from April 1 (Wednesday) to April 13 (Monday). Around 95 vendors from across Hokkaido will be represented, making it one of the largest Hokkaido fairs held anywhere in Japan.
Event Dates:
- Week 1: April 1 (Wed) to April 7 (Tue)
- Week 2: April 8 (Wed) to April 13 (Mon)
Hours: Open until 8:00 PM daily. April 7 (Tue) closes at 6:00 PM. The final day closes at 5:00 PM.
Note: Participating vendors vary by week.
This year's theme is "Next-Generation Flavors: Connecting Hokkaido's Evolving Deliciousness." Local Takashimaya buyers stationed in Hokkaido have curated the event to focus on three ingredients whose quality has improved significantly due to climate change and advances in farming: spring king crab (タラバカニ), asparagus (アスパラガス), and fully ripened strawberries (完熟いちご). Exclusive limited-edition dishes and sweets featuring these three ingredients will be available throughout the fair.
New Spring Hokkaido Flavors Shaped by Climate Change
Spring King Crab (春タラバ)
In the Nemuro region, which leads the province in crab catches, the traditional spring harvest had long centered on hairy crab (毛ガニ). In recent years, however, shifts in ocean currents have increased plankton—a key food source for crabs—making the area a prime habitat for king crab (タラバガニ), which can adapt to a wider range of water temperatures. The king crab catch in Nemuro has roughly tripled over the past three years, establishing spring king crab as one of the region's new seasonal offerings.
Rich and flavorful: Spring King Crab, available for a limited time only
Spring King Crab Featured Items
[Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration]
[Sapporo Kani Kobo] (Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Taraba Luxurious Bento (1 box): ¥3,456 — Limited to 50 per day
Nearly half of a whole Nemuro king crab is heaped generously into a single bento box.
[Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration]
[Sushidokoro Zakotei] (Hakodate)
Unami Bento (1 box): ¥3,672 — Limited to 30 per day
[Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration]
[Uogashi Hikari Sushi] (Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Kaiko Bento (1 box): ¥3,780 — Limited to 30 per day
[Takashimaya Exclusive] [In-Store Kitchen Prepared]
[Maruhiro Ota Foods] (Hakodate)
Premium Jumbo King Crab Croquette (1 piece): ¥864
[Yokohama Takashimaya Exclusive]
[Restaurant MURA] (Otaru)
King Crab and May Queen Potato Gratin (frozen, 1 piece, approx. 250g): ¥2,160 — Limited to 50 per day
Available through April 7 (Tue) only.
Asparagus (アスパラガス)
Hokkaido leads all of Japan in asparagus production. As temperatures in Hokkaido have been rising earlier in the spring season due to climate change, asparagus harvests are coming in sooner than before. Combined with advances in proprietary farming techniques, the quality of Hokkaido asparagus continues to improve—thick, sweet, and wonderfully crisp.
Thick, sweet, and crisp: A trio of qualities in every stalk
Asparagus Featured Items
[Yokohama Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration]
[Yakiniku Restaurant Saran] (Hakodate)
Hakodate Onuma Black Wagyu, Kuroge Wagyu & Hokkaido Beef 4-Cut Assorted Bento with Sautéed Seasonal Asparagus (1 box): ¥2,970 — Limited to 50 per day
[Yokohama Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration] (Week 1 only)
[Butadon Kikuchiya] (Obihiro)
Hokkaido 807km Journey Bento (1 box): ¥2,538 — Limited to 50 per day
[Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration]
[Toyo Nishi Farm] (Obihiro)
Obihiro Beef & Asparagus Roll (with Grana Padano cheese) (1 piece): ¥1,296 — Limited to 100 per day
Lightly marbled Obihiro beef wraps Hokkaido asparagus for a rich and juicy bite.
[Takashimaya Exclusive]
[Alice Farm] (Akaigawa Village)
Handmade Muffin – Asparagus & Cheese (1 piece): ¥551 — Limited to 60 per day
Fully Ripened Strawberries (完熟いちご)
While prefectures like Tochigi and Fukuoka are typically known for strawberry production, Hokkaido has been quietly improving its spring strawberry quality in recent years thanks to climate shifts and better cultivation techniques. By taking advantage of the cool Hokkaido climate, growers allow strawberries to ripen slowly at low temperatures over an extended period, resulting in a deep sweetness balanced by a refreshing acidity.
Deep sweetness with bright acidity: the "OiCberry" and other fully ripened strawberries
Strawberry Featured Items
[Yokohama Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration]
[Otaru Seiyashoten LeTAO] (Otaru)
Spring-Color Parfait with OiCberry (1 piece): ¥1,320
[Live Demonstration] (Week 1 only)
[Urakawa Suge Farm] (Urakawa Town)
Left) [Takashimaya Exclusive] Frozen Strawberry Fluffy Shaved Ice (1 piece): ¥968
Right) Strawberry Soufflé Omelette (1 piece): ¥486 — Limited to 200 per day
[Yokohama Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration] (Week 1 only)
[Milk Stand Hokkaido Kono-sha] (Chitose)
Soft Serve Comparison Set (1 set): ¥1,000
Sample three varieties of soft serve, including a fresh, lightly sweet and tangy version made with Urakawa Suge Farm strawberries (center).
[Yokohama Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration] (Week 2 only)
[Yoroushi Yamamoto Farm] (Nakashibetsu Town)
Strawberry and Zenzai Japanese Parfait (1 piece): ¥1,100
[Yokohama Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration] (Week 1 only)
[Gelateria Cremelice] (Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Strawberry Sauce Millefeuille & Hokkaido Fully Ripened Strawberry Sorbet (duo, approx. 120g): ¥650
More Hokkaido Gourmet to Enjoy
[First Appearance] [Eat-In] (Week 1 only)
[Ebi Soba Ichigen] (Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Sono Mama Ebi Miso (1 serving): ¥1,050
[Eat-In] (Week 1 only)
[Hakodate Uni Murakami] (Hakodate)
Murakami Fresh Sea Urchin Rice Bowl with Soup and Pickles (Regular size): ¥9,570
Note: Eat-in closes at 6:00 PM on April 7, and at 5:00 PM on the final day. Last orders are taken 30 minutes before closing. Service may end earlier depending on waiting lines.
[Yokohama Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration]
[Wagyu Kingdom Uemura] (Shiraoi Town)
Shiraoi Beef A5 Grade Sirloin Sukiyaki Burger (1 piece): ¥2,484 — Limited to 20 per day
[In-Store Kitchen Prepared]
[Narutoya] (Otaru)
Young Chicken Half-Bird Fried (1 piece): ¥1,231
[First Appearance] [Takashimaya Exclusive] [Live Demonstration] (Week 2 only)
[Maruyama Milk Shop] (Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Hokkaido Betsukai Town Double Soft Serve White Parfait (1 piece): ¥1,401
[Live Demonstration]
[Rokkatei] (Obihiro)
Marusei Butter Sand with Fresh Blueberry (2 pieces): ¥501
Limited quantity, maximum 2 per customer. Available through April 7 (Tue) only.
Left) Daisetsu Local Beer – Daisetsu Pilsner / Right) Daisetsu Local Beer – Kurodake
[Live Demonstration]
[Hokkaido Tourism and Products Association] (Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo)
Draft Beer and More (1 cup, 340ml): ¥801 each
Served in plastic cups at the venue.
Prices include consumption tax. Items are available while supplies last. Participating vendors and products are subject to change. Products must not be consumed by those under 20 years of age if they contain alcohol.
