The Fascinating Story Behind Snow Miku and Her Limited Edition Merch Available Only in Hokkaido
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The popular virtual singer character Hatsune Miku sparked the Vocaloid boom.
Did you know that there is a special Hatsune Miku that can only be found in Hokkaido?
The Hatsune Miku that is only available in Hokkaido is called Snow Miku, a character that is only available during the winter season. She is characterized by her blue hair color, twin-tail hair, and cute outfit reminiscent of snow.
In this article, I, a resident of Hokkaido, will tell you where to buy Hatsune Miku Hokkaido limited goods and how the Hokkaido limited Hatsune Miku Snow Miku came into being!
How the Hokkaido Limited Edition Snow Miku Came Into Being
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Snow Miku, a character derived from Hatsune Miku and available only in Hokkaido, was born in 2010.
Crypton Future Media, the creator of Hatsune Miku, is headquartered in Sapporo, Hokkaido. They created a pure white snow sculpture of Hatsune Miku at the 2010 Sapporo Snow Festival to liven up their hometown in Hokkaido.
At the time, when the SNOW MIKU 2010 event was held and goods were sold in Sapporo, the event was so successful that long lines of ardent fans formed, and the event became a hot topic on SNS.
This unexpected response has helped Snow Miku grow from a mere figurine to a character that supports Hokkaido. The design of Snow Miku has changed a little every year, and it has become a favorite among fans.
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The charm of Snow Miku is that its design changes every year. Fans are always excited to see what Snow Miku will look like this year. What will Snow Miku look like this year?
Starting in 2012, the Snow Miku design has been open to the public, and fans have been able to participate by voting for their favorite design.
The past Snow Miku themes have included jewelry, sweets, magical girls, plants, and many more. The theme for 2025 is Sparkling Snow Material.
In 2014, a cute pet named Rabbit Yukine, based on the motif of the snow hare, will also join the Snow Miku family.
Together with Snow Miku, they are making Hokkaido more exciting.
From September 2024, Snow Miku has also been serving as a Sapporo Tourism Ambassador, contributing to tourism cooperation with Hakodate City and Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture.
So Snow Miku has gone beyond being a popular character and is bringing vitality to Hokkaido as an ambassador of snow country that communicates Hokkaido’s charms to the rest of the country!
Where to Buy Hatsune Miku Hokkaido Limited Goods
Here are some places where you can buy Snow Miku and Hatsune Miku limited edition Hokkaido goods.
There are a variety of goods available, so be sure to check them out!
＜Where to Buy Limited-Edition Snow Miku/Hatsune Miku Merchandise in Hokkaido＞
● New Chitose Airport “Snow Miku Sky Town”
● Some Stores in Sapporo
● Official Online Store
New Chitose Airport: Snow Miku Sky Town
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Snow Miku Sky Town at New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Hokkaido, is a store and museum themed around Snow Miku (Hatsune Miku).
It opened on December 20, 2014 and reopened on December 20, 2024 to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
The facility includes a Snow Miku museum and goods store, where visitors can enjoy the charms of Hokkaido and Snow Miku.
The Snow Miku Skytown original limited edition goods and life-size Snow Miku figures that can only be seen here in Japan are on display, so if you are visiting Hokkaido on vacation, be sure to stop by and check it out!
■ Snow Miku Sky Town
Address：New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Bldg. 4F
Access: escalator or elevator on the 2nd floor of the domestic terminal shopping world to the 4th floor
Business hours: 9:00-19:00 (open year-round)
Admission: Free (Snow Miku Museum)
Volks Sapporo Showroom
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Volks Sapporo Showroom, located near Odori Station in the heart of Sapporo, will start selling special SNOW MIKU 2025 Official Goods from February 4th, 2025.
The Crystal Snow dress set for the 2025 Snow Miku costume has also been commercialized and is available for pre-order at the Volks Sapporo Showroom.
■ Volks Sapporo Showroom
Address: PIVOT CROSS 6F, Minami 1-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Access: Exit at Exit 17 of Odori Subway Station and go straight south on Nishi 3-chome Dori. PIVOT CROSS” building on the 6th floor on the opposite side of the second major intersection.
Business hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (open year-round except for when the building is closed)
Admission: Free
Snow Miku Official Online Store
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Snow Miku Official Online Store is the official shopping site of Snow Miku Sky Town in New Chitose Airport.
If you don’t have time to stop by New Chitose Airport, you can use the official online store.
＞ Click here for the official Snow Miku Sky Town online store.
*About International Shipping
At the official Snow Miku online store, you can purchase some goods from countries outside of Japan. When you access the online store from overseas, the World Shopping Cart will automatically appear and when you add items to your cart, only items available in your country of residence will be displayed. Please check out the World Shopping Guide for more information on international shipping.World Shopping User Guide Check out the
Get Snow Miku Goods Only Available in Hokkaido!
As you can see, there are many limited-edition Snow Miku goods available only in Hokkaido.
These adorable Snow Miku goods will not only add color to your memories of your trip, but will also add comfort to your daily life.
Make use of the online store to make sure you get your favorite goods!
> Click here for the official Snow Miku website.
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