The second JR Hokkaido KiHa 261-5000 trainset will officially enter service on May 8th running a seasonal "round trip" between Sapporo and Furano
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/CM/Info/press/pdf/6d47944b03887b6e7888bfcdf09cdb0a.pdfThe Izukyu's Royal Express will make a return to Hokkaido on 4 Days / 3 Nights trips around Hokkaido in August and September
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/CM/Info/press/pdf/6f456ee91dc43a24c3b092540f3cfb64.pdf