Ramen, Hokkaido wine and Local and World Foods in Odori Park, Sapporo Lilac Festival 2015

This place is written as [札幌ライラックまつり] in Japanese.

Lilac is a flower of Sapporo city. Sapporo Lilac Festival is held from May, 20 to 30 every year. In this year, the park is full of life because of some added events.

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The famous Odori corn booth has been opened.

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In Odori 5 Chome, Japanese tea booths are lined and tea sommeliers are serving and demonstrating visitors new Japanese tea.

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Azaleas are in full bloom.

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Hokkaido Wine products booths are opened in Odori 7 chome. Also local and world foods show are exhibited.

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Finally most crowded site is Odori 8 chome. The 12 most famous ramen shop in Japan get together and you can taste a ramen for 800 yen.

Kyushu ramen is very popular and crowded. Today, May 20, people had to line at least 1 hour, which demands patience.

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You have to get a ticket for 800 yen before going to the ramen booth. It takes about 15-20 minutes. This is another patience you need.

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Of course there are some sweets and foods.

Events will be held on this Sunday, May 24. Don’t miss it.