The Sapporo August Festival was launched in the summer of 2015 in the Sapporo Ekimae Street area under the slogan “A festival created by everyone.”

At its main venue, Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza “Akapla,” covered in the festival’s symbolic Giant Furoshiki, participants enjoy a variety of Bon dances—including the original Sapporo August Festival Ondo—through unique programs such as Bon dance at Sappooro Kita 3-jo Plaza.

The concept of the Giant Furoshiki(O-Furoshiki) originated with PROJECT FUKUSHIMA!

The idea of “created by everyone” goes beyond just the two-day event—it represents a broader vision of building a new tradition within the local community.

Dance together with the Sapporo August Festival Bon Dance Team (nicknamed Bondorin) and enjoy singing and unwinding to the vibrant live music of the Sapporo August Festival Special Big Band (Lineup).

Let’s make the most of this joyful moment in Sapporo’s short summer!

Organizer: Sapporo Ekimae Street Area Activation Committee

Sapporo Ekimae Street Area Activation Committee, which organizes Sapporo August Festival, is a group established and operated by businesses along Sapporo Ekimae Street, Sapporo City, and other stakeholders to enhance the appeal and value of the district. Aiming to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment not only for business professionals—the main players of this area—but also for visitors, the committee is engaged in various initiatives to bring vibrancy to the district, including but not limited to the Festival.

We’ll be selling original merchandise at the venue on the day of the event!

2025 Original Tenugui

(Japanese hand towel) 

¥1,000-

Our tenugui features a new design every year!

We will also have a selection of tenugui from past years available.

(please note that some designs may be out of stock)