Haruko Hashimoto (Japan) is a cultural organizer and film-festival director known especially for her work with Snow Collective. みゆき野映画祭2025年度+3jp.linkedin.com+3yidff.jp+3

As head of Snow Collective, she leads a group dedicated to promoting snow‐based cultural activities across Japan and fostering connections between Japan and Nordic countries. yidff.jp+2みゆき野映画祭2025年度+2

She also serves as Festival Director of the Miyukino Snow Theater International Film Festival (also called “Miyukino Snow Theater / Nordic-Japanese International Short Film Festival”), held annually in February in Madarao (Iiyama), Nagano Prefecture. yidff.jp+3みゆき野映画祭2025年度+3みゆき野映画祭2025年度+3

Under her leadership, the festival screens short films from Japan and the Nordic countries on snow‐constructed screens and features cultural exchange, workshops, and community outreach. みゆき野映画祭2025年度+3みゆき野映画祭2025年度+3みゆき野映画祭2025年度+3

Hashimoto is known for mobilizing volunteer networks across Japan (from Hokkaido to Okinawa) and even reaching into Northern Europe, reflecting her vision that “I’m glad there is snow!” as a core motto of Snow Collective.