Sapporo City Second program for “Hokkaido Hubie Festival 2025” announced and tickets on sale!

[Sapporo City] Second program announcement and tickets on sale for the “Hokkaido Hubie Festival 2025”! ​
Sapporo City Press release: September 12, 2025 To Members of the Press “Hokkaido Hubie Festival 2025” Second Program Announcement & Tickets On Sale!
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The Hokkaido Hubie Festival 2025, a film festival showcasing Hokkaido’s cuisine, tourism, and filmic appeal, will be held from Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 12th at the main venue, the Red Brick Building, as well as movie theaters in Sapporo. The second program for the festival, which offers a variety of content including film screenings with guest appearances and food events related to the films, has been released on the Hubie official website. Among the additional films, two notable are the two giants of food movies: “Midnight Diner 2” and “The Solitary Gourmet.” At each screening, lead actor Kaoru Kobayashi and director/leader Yutaka Matsushige will appear on-stage, along with a talk featuring food stylist Nami Iijima, who has a close relationship with both films. Additionally, as a food feature unique to this film festival, a “One-Night Only SPECIAL FOOVIE Diner” will be open, where you can enjoy a special dinner inspired by the two films. This one-off collaboration brings together Chef Takeshi Takahashi of La Sante/Shokudo Takahashi, a Sapporo restaurant serving authentic French cuisine centered around Hokkaido ingredients, and Chef Takahiro Araki, executive chef of Nouvelle Pouce Okurayama, where the dinner will be held. In addition, Chef Koji Fukaya of Hakodate’s Spanish restaurant La Concha y Basque has invited cutting-edge chefs from across Japan to discuss culinary philosophy and their passion for food at the “World Culinary Conference in FOOVIE,” which has also announced its speakers. Chef Mitsuo Hazama of TERAKOYA, Chef Shuzo Nagumo of Tokyo’s Spirits & Sharing, and Chef Ryosuke Takao of Sapporo’s TAKAO are among the speakers. Following the lectures, there will be a networking event where participants can sample dishes prepared by the speakers. Another noteworthy event will be the “Development of the Japanese Film Industry and Its Role in the Community,” a symposium featuring leading figures from various industries, including film. The event will feature key speakers including film director Koji Fukada, author of “Workstyle Reform in Japanese Films,” lawyer Takashi Shinomiya, who has produced and produced multiple films and serves as CEO of companies such as Arashi, and Atsushi Tsuboi, general manager of Nagoya Cinema Skhole, who continues to invigorate the film industry through numerous projects. The event will provide a forum for discussions on creating an internationally conscious market, the role of international film festivals, and the future of Japanese film. Tickets for the second program will go on sale from 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 13th at Doushin Play Guide and other locations. Details of all programs and information on related food events will be updated regularly on the Foovie official website (https://fooviefes.com/). *The name of this film festival, “FOOVIE,” is a portmanteau of “FOOD” and “MOVIE,” born from the desire for a familiar abbreviation. We hope that this phrase will become familiar and grow into a new Hokkaido tradition, spreading the region’s charms to the world and becoming a platform for sharing the appeal of Hokkaido’s food and film.
“Hokkaido Hubie Festival 2025” Second Program Featured Content ■Movie “Midnight Diner 2” (2016) Date and Time: Sunday, October 12th, Doors Open at 12:25 PM, Show Starts at 12:40 PM Venue: TOHO Cinemas Susukino, Screen 8 (1 Minami 4-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Tickets: Saturday, September 13th, 10:00 AM General Admission Ticket (All Seats Reserved) 2,500 yen Wide Comfort Seat (All Seats Reserved) 2,800 yen Premier Seats (all reserved seats) 3,500 yen Speakers: Kaoru Kobayashi, Nami Iijima Story Meshiya is a small restaurant with only a counter, but the delicious food prepared by the owner (Kobayashi Kaoru) and its cozy atmosphere make it a place you’ll want to stop by. One night, all the regulars show up dressed in mourning attire. Meanwhile, another customer, Noriko (Kawai Aoba), also arrives in mourning attire. However, she’s an unusual woman who finds wearing mourning attire a stress-relieving activity. At a real wake, she meets a handsome middle-aged man (Koichi Sato) who looks good in mourning attire and is attracted to him… Seita (Sosuke Ikematsu), the son of a nearby soba restaurant, has been unable to bring himself to propose marriage to his older girlfriend, Saori (Hisa Kojima), since his father passed away. His mother, Seiko (Midoriko Kimura), who runs the restaurant, has been unable to let go of him since his father passed away. Yukiko (Misako Watanabe), comes from Kyushu at the request of her son, who is in financial trouble. She ends up handing over a large sum of money to a man who is her son’s colleague. The regular customers worry that they’ve been scammed, but they don’t seem to pay it much attention. Then, Yukiko’s brother-in-law (Hisashi Igawa) comes to pick her up and reveals her life story… Through the four seasons, customers with a bit of a story show up, soothe their hearts with the nostalgic flavors prepared by the owner, and leave with their stomachs full. Cast Kaoru Kobayashi Aoba Kawai Sōsuke Ikematsu, Sei Kojima, Midoriko Kimura Misako Watanabe, Hisashi Igawa Fuwa Mansaku Toshiki Ayada Takashi Yamanaka Tamae Ando Shohei Uno Kiyofumi Kaneko Yuichiro Nakayama Risa Sudo, Asako Kobayashi, Nahoko Yoshimoto, Kaoru Hirata Mitsuki Tanimura, Yukiko Shinohara, Reiko Kataoka Yutaka Matsushige / Ken Mitsuishi Mikako Tabe / Kimiko Yo Koichi Sato Joe Odagiri Staff Original work: “Midnight Diner” by Abe Yaro (serialized in
Shogakukan’s “Big Comic Original”) Director: Joji Matsuoka Screenplay: Katsuhiko Manabe, Kensaku Kojima Food Stylist: Nami Iijima Copyright (Required when posting images) (C)2016 Yaro Abe/Shogakukan/“Zoku Midnight Diner” Production Committee ■Movie “The Solitary Gourmet” (2025) Date & Time: Sunday, October 12th, Doors Open at 3:15 PM, Show Starts at 3:30 PM Venue: TOHO Cinemas Susukino, Screen 8 (1 Minami 4-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Tickets: Saturday, September 13th, 10:00 AM onwards General Admission Ticket (All Seats Reserved) 2,500 yen Wide Comfort Seat (All Seats Reserved) 2,800 yen Premier Seat (All Seats Reserved) 3,500 yen Speakers: Yutaka Matsushige, Nami Iijima Story Goro Inogashira receives a request from his former lover Koyuki’s daughter, Chiaki, and heads to Paris, France, hungry on a plane. After arriving in Paris and satisfying his hunger as usual, he and Chiaki head to the client’s grandfather’s house. There, Chiaki’s grandfather, Ichiro, asks him to gather the ingredients and find the soup he drank as a child again. Based on a few place names, Goro decides to go and search for the ingredients, but… France, Korea, Nagasaki, Tokyo. In search of the ultimate soup, Goro sets out around the world! However… While he’s supposed to be searching for soup, he encounters various people and incidents at every stop. Slowly, they become embroiled in something bigger… Open sea ▶ Survival ▶▶ Mysterious group ▶▶▶ Life in danger!? The longest survival road movie in the history of “Solitary Gourmet.” What’s wrong… Goro?! During his journey, he realizes something. “I’m hungry!” Cast Matsushige Yutaka Yuki Uchida, Hayato Isomura, Takehiro Murata, Yoo Jae-myung (special appearance), Sansei Shiomi / Anne, Joe Odagiri Staff Director: Yutaka Matsushige Screenplay: Yutaka Matsushige, Yoshihiro Taguchi (“The Solitary Gourmet” series) Copyright *Required when posting images (C)2025 “The Solitary Gourmet” Film Production Committee ■FOOVIE Dinner “One-Night Only SPECIAL FOOVIE Diner” After watching “Midnight Diner 2” and “The Solitary Gourmet,” enjoy a special dinner where you can fully experience the worlds of the two films. “Shokudo Takahashi,” held only once a month at the French restaurant “La Sante,” will present Midnight Diner, while Chef Araki of Nouvelle Pouce Okurayama will present the world of French bistro cuisine featured in “The Solitary Gourmet.” Enjoy this one-night-only, luxurious collaboration that only Huby can make possible. Date and Time: Sunday, October 12th, Doors open at 6:30 PM, Event begins at 7:00 PM Venue: Nouvelle Pouce Okurayama (Sapporo Olympic Museum, 1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Annex 2F) Tickets: Saturday, September 13th, 10:00 AM Hubby Dinner & Admission Ticket (All Seats Reserved) 20,000 yen Speaker: Takeshi Takahashi (La Sante/Shokudo Takahashi) Takahiro Araki (Nouvelle Pousse Okurayama) La Sante
http://la-sante.jp/ Nouvelle Pousse Okurayama
https://nouvelle-pousse.jp/ ■World Culinary Conference in FOOVIE At the invitation of Chef Koji Fukaya, the conference’s organizer, cutting-edge chefs from across Japan will gather to discuss culinary philosophy and their passion for food. Following the lectures, there will be a networking event where participants can enjoy dishes prepared by the speakers. Date and time: Sunday, October 12th Doors open at 11:30 Start at 12:00 Venue: Red Brick Hall B, 2nd floor, Red Brick Building (1-6 Kita 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Tickets: Saturday, September 13th, 10:00 AM General Admission (Unreserved Seating): ¥1,000 Student discount ticket (unreserved seating): ¥500 Networking event & admission ticket (unreserved seating): ¥6,000 *Includes admission to the Red Brick Building *If you are using the student discount, please present your student ID upon entry. Speakers: Koji Fukaya (Organizer of the World Culinary Society in HAKODATE) (Hakodate/Restaurant) La Concha y Basque) Mitsuo Hazama (TERAKOYA) Nagumo Shuzo (Tokyo “Spirits & Sharing”) Ryojo Takao (Sapporo “TAKAO”) Restaurant La Concha y Basque https://www.vascu.com/laconcha/ TERAKOYA http://www.res-terakoya.co.jp/ Spirits & Sharing
http://spirits-sharing.com/ TAKAO
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130084/179/130084-179-8767116aa8c00a54099f54411ca753b5-3200×2133.jpg This theater unit was formed by alumni of the Hokkai-Gakuen University Theater Research Club: Hiroyuki Morisaki, Ken Yasuda, Shigeyuki Totsugi, Yo Oizumi, and Takuma Otoo. All members are originally from Hokkaido. Since 2004, they have expanded their activities nationwide, appearing as actors in numerous films, television dramas, streaming content, and other video productions. These five actors are not only highly successful but also well-versed in the food of their hometown, Hokkaido. They are the perfect special supporters to liven up this film festival, which aims to combine food and film. Supporting message https://youtu.be/HpR-fV8SdCg TEAM NACS site https://www.teamnacs.com/ “Hokkaido Hubie Festival 2025” Event Overview Dates: October 10th (Fri) – 12th (Sun), 2025 Venue: Red Brick Building, Sapporo Cinema Frontier, TOHO Cinemas Susukino, Job Kita Kitahachi Theater, and others Tickets: On sale at Doushin Play Guide and other locations Organizer: Sapporo-Hokkaido Hubie Festival Executive Committee (Members: Creative Office Cue, The Hokkaido Shimbun Press, Sapporo City) Official website: https://fooviefes.com/ Official X: @fooviefes Official Instagram: Hokkaido_fooviefes Inquiry email address: fooviefes@gmail.com [First Program Press
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