Over deze locatie: Sapporo Sneeuwfestival
Het Sapporo Sneeuwfestival in Odori-park begin februari: Japans grootste sneeuw- en ijsgebeurtenis. Sculpturen van meer dan 15m hoog, burgersculpturen, ijssnijwerk en nachtverlichting trekken meer dan 2 miljoen bezoekers.
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- Odori Site (JSDF Sculptures) — over 15 m tall, taking the Self-Defense Forces about a month to build, modeled on famous landmarks worldwide
- International Snow Sculpture Contest — 11 countries and regions compete, completing sculptures in three days
- Evening Projection Mapping — 18:00–22:00, with dynamic light and music projected onto the giant sculptures
- Tsudome Venue — interactive snow festival with slides and blizzard experiences, popular with families
- Susukino Ice Festival — finely crafted ice sculptures by international artists, magically illuminated at night
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