28th National Confectionery
Exposition in Hokkaido
About the 28th National Confectionery
Exposition in Hokkaido
The National Confectionery Exposition, which started off
as the "Imperial Confectionery and Candy Fair" in Tokyoin 1911, is held approximately once every four years
in various cities across Japan as a celebration of all things
sweet. Asahikawa Confectionery Expo 2025 will takeplace in the city of Asahikawa in Hokkaido.

May 30, 2025 FRI-June 15, 2025 SUN
AsahikawaConfectionery Expo
Official Character

Shimae Daifuku

Artist's rendering of the Asahikawa Confectionery Expo 2025

Asahikawa's First White Rock Dome ExhibitionTwo white rock domes, one large and one small, will be set up inside the Taisetsu Arena. In the smaller dome, visitors will be greetedby a beautiful arrangement of 'origami cranes', folded by hand using wrapping paper from participating Confectionery Expo storesand imbued with prayers for peace. As visitors enter the main dome, they will be surrounded by a variety of Japanese and Western
confectionery displayed on the interior walls of the dome, as well as an impressive and beautiful projection mapping of Hokkaido's
vast farms, fields, and agricultural produce.
Artist's rendering of the domesin Dohoku Arcs Taisetsu Arena (Asahikawa Taisetsu Arena)

Admission tickets
AdultsAdvance
Ticket Price

Advance tickets available online from October

Junior andSeniorHigh SchoolStudents

Same-Day
Ticket Price

Get up to 10% off when you
show your admission ticket!

Advance
Ticket PriceSame-Day
Ticket Price

ElementarySchoolStudents

Advance
Ticket PriceSame-Day
Ticket PriceSpecial perks for admission ticket holders
Admission ticket holders are entitled to complimentary perks at various stores and facilities in Hokkaido.
For more information, please check the list of participating stores and facilities on the website.

Flash your admission ticket to enjoy these perks as many times as you like!

Organised by : 28th National Confectionery Expo in Hokkaido Executive Committee
Sponsored by : Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Agency for Cultural Affairs,
Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, Japan Tourism Agency, Hokkaido, Hokkaido Prefectural Board of Education, Asahikawa City, Asahikawa City Board of Education,
Hokkaido Association of City Mayors, Hokkaido Association of Towns and Villages, Asahikawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (As of June 2024)

28th National Confectionery Exposition in Hokkaido

Exhibition of about 80 Decorative Confectionery Centerpieces

Sweets Family Land Hokkaido

Behold the skills of confectionery artisans fromacross Japan, all in one place!

Exhibits by major confectionery manufacturers.
Fun for the whole family!

Photos from the 2017 <Oise-san Expo= in Mie

Photos from the 2017 <Oise-san Expo= in Mie

Sweets Demonstration Corner

Demonstration and tastingof sweets.

Exhibition of the Winning Works for Various Expo Awards

Award-winning products from the national
confectionery competition will be on display.

Photos from the 2017 <Oise-san Expo= in Mie

Calling for Origami Crane ContributionsÿConfections that carry our hopes for peaceÿPlease contribute to our origami crane project.
Accepting contributions until February 28, 2025

National Sweets MarketSweets that can normally only be purchasedin specific regions of the country will be on sale.

Artist's rendering of the Asahikawa
Confectionery Expo 2025

Photos from the 2017 <Oise-san Expo= in Mie

The origami crane contributions that we receive as part of this project will be used to create
the key visual for Asahikawa Confectionery Expo 2025. This event aspires to a future where
everyone around the world can make and enjoy sweet treats with a smile, and your small
contributions will help bring great happiness. We look forward to your cooperation.

Contact us : 28th National Confectionery Expo in Hokkaido Executive Committee
TEL +81-166-50-2500 Japanese Only Weekdays 9:00-17:00
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