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Hokkaido Foovie Festival Opens Friday in Sapporo With Food-Film Lineup and Dining Events

New ties with San Sebastián position the city-backed showcase as a platform for cross-border exchange.

Overview

  • The second edition runs October 10–12 across 11 central Sapporo venues with roughly 30 programs.
  • The festival features about 20 food-themed films paired with lunches and dinners inspired by the works, with appearances by actors and directors.
  • The Sapporo Foovibal restaurant walk is underway through October 12, with 50 participating spots offering special menus.
  • Special supporter Hiroyuki Morisaki will appear, and his documentary receives its first screening on October 12.
  • A September 19 memorandum with the San Sebastián International Film Festival and a city-to-city accord formalize screening exchanges and talent development, including collaboration linked to the Basque Culinary Center.