YEAR

2026

  • January 16, 2026

[Hokuryu Town residents inspecting the site] [It's happening again this year!] The eSports World Championship kicks off in Sapporo! 40 teams from around the world will compete, with a total prize pool of approximately 310 million yen! The heated battle will continue until the 18th at the Premist Dome (Hokkaido)

Friday, January 16, 2026 (The following is an excerpt from the YouTube description): The ALGS Championship, a global esports tournament, kicked off on January 15th at the Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo. This marks the second consecutive year since 2025.

  • January 13, 2026

Pray for good health with "Kagami-biraki zenzai with rice cakes"!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Kagami mochi, the rice cake in which the New Year deity quietly resides. The Kagami-biraki ceremony is a ceremony of gratitude to share a small portion of the deity's sacred power. Since ancient times, the vermilion color of azuki beans has been believed to ward off evil spirits, and is said to bring good health, safety in the home, and happiness.