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COVID-19 > Latest Information & Resources

As Japan moves through the restriction stages set to manage the impact of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Sapporo Convention Bureau is tailoring its support services to provide as much information, advice and assistance to our clients and stakeholders. We are closely monitoring the situation here in Sapporo and around the country, and are regularly in contact with our government, so that appropriate support programs can be developed._Restrictions on TravelBorder Enforcement MeasuresTravel Advisory Information_Restrictions on Meetings & EventsCurrent capacity cap imposed on meetings and events: 5,000 people or 50% of the venue capacityGuidelinesJapan Convention Management AssociationGuidelines on Hosting MICE Events in the COVID-19 PandemicJapan Exhibition AssociationGuideline Checklist for Exhibition Organizers_Public Health Information & Safety TipsJapan Visitor HotlineMultilingual Medical Institutions & SupportHokkaido COVID-19 Information SiteHokkaido Foreign Residents Support CenterSapporo Help Desk for Foreign Residents

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Hokkaido among World's Greatest Places of 2021

Highlighting its renowned winter scene, Hokkaido has been named one of 100 extraordinary destinations to explore by TIME Magazine.Learn more about the recent developments in the northern island of Japan and see which other destinations made the list via the link below.

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Adventure Travel World Summit 2021 goes Virtual

The Adventure Travel Trade Association has announced the 2021 Adventure Travel World Summit will be held in a fully virtual format, offering a safe and flexible option to meet the adventure travel community from Japan and around the world._Dates20 - 24 September 2021_ProgramInteractive expert-led sessions, virtual adventures from Japan, B2B networking, etc.

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Hokkaido to host Adventure Travel World Summit 2021

We are beyond thrilled to share that the Adventure Travel World Summit 2021 will be held in Hokkaido!The first-ever Adventure Travel Trade Association annual summit to be held in Asia Pacific will take place September 20-23, drawing hundreds of industry professionals from around the world for several days of education, business exchange, networking, and tons of pre and post event adventures around Hokkaido.Over the past few years, Hokkaido has diligently worked on developing its adventure travel products to ready for the international market, and we are especially excited to be able to welcome the ATTA community, as we rethink, redesign, and rebuild a more resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and socially impactful industry coming out of this pandemic.

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Hokkaido MICE Online Business Meeting Fair

To propose Hokkaido as a destination of choice for MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Exhibition) events in the post-COVID era, the Hokkaido MICE Promotion Committee will hold an online business meeting fair early in the coming 2021.On Day 1 of the fair, an opening event will be livestreamed from Sapporo, and representatives of 8 cities and the Hokkaido Tourism Organization will present their recent programs and initiatives as we move forward post-pandemic. On Day 2 and onward, 8 business exchange sessions a day will be held between each city and the registered buyers until February 2._Dates / PeriodJanuary 20 – February 2, 2021 (excluding weekends)To register, please follow the link below.

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Sapporo Creative Convention > NoMaps 2020

Sapporo Creative Convention NoMaps is back with its 2020 edition, this time in a new online format (unfortunately only in Japanese this year), but as always, with another fresh lineup of speakers and tons of inspiring programs, including conferences, exhibitions, meet-ups, music events, as well as short films screenings - the Sapporo International Short Film Festival.About NoMapsNoMaps is an event that seeks to cross borders between media arts, music, film, education, urban development, with the aim to draw new ideas for social experiment and innovation. The event targets professionals who are actively engaged in building the society of tomorrow, through creative ideas and new technology.

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SAPPORO SHORT FEST 2020

Introducing the Sapporo International Short Film Festival and Market, another centerpiece of the NoMaps Week!Cementing its reputation as one of Japan's largest and most respected showcases of short form cinema, this year, the festival has attracted 3,873 total submissions from 108 countries, with the final 102 films / 34 countries selected.As we say in Japan, Fall is the best season for arts, so get your tickets now and enjoy a month-long short film viewing from home!! For users from outside of JapanOnline tickets will be available on FilmFreeway.com

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Sapporo Teine nominated for Japan’s Best Ski Resort of the World Ski Awards

Our partner Sapporo Teine has been nominated for Japan's Best Ski Resort category of the 2020 World Ski Awards.Celebrated for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympic Games, Sapporo Teine held numerous alpine skiing events. With 15 unique trails split between two distinct, interconnected areas, Sapporo Teine offers a range of terrain for all ability levels. Just 15 km from Sapporo’s bustling city center, it takes around 30 minutes to reach Sapporo Teine and the ski area conveniently accessible via public transport. Sapporo Teine is the ideal destination for visitors wishing to experience the Hokkaido powder snow while staying in vibrant Sapporo.The winner will be announced in Kitzbühel, Austria this November and we need your support!! Voting is open until September 25, 2020.

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Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium > New Restaurant and Event Space

Once the venue for the 1972 Winter Olympics, Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium is making a grand renewal opening.In addition to Sapporo Olympic Museum and an observatory lounge, the venue is now equipped with an event space and a French restaurant overlooking a gigantic ski jump slope, not to mention its spectacular view of downtown Sapporo.Restaurant ‘Nouvelle Pousse’Group size: 45 peopleEvent SpaceGroup size: 50 people! The numbers are based on the current social distancing measures and are subject to change.English website is under construction.