Sculptors defeat warm winter in time for Sapporo Snow Festival

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events, opened here on Feb. 4, overcoming what had ...
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Hokkaido has an ice festival that’s less famous than the snow one, but beautiful in its own way

Sapporo’s Snow Festival has become world-famous, and its snow sculptures are undeniably amazing sights to see. It lasts for only a week, though, which is a pretty narrow window in which to both find ...
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Shikotsu ice festival Japan Hokkaido winter ice wonderland experience

Exploring the Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido, Japan with stunning ice sculptures and winter atmosphere. A magical seasonal event full of frozen art and lights. #japantravel #hokkaido #icefestival ...
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News in Easy English: Sapporo Snow Festival opens with giant snow sculptures

The large snow sculpture of Tsurugajo Castle is seen at a venue for the Sapporo Snow Festival in the city's Chuo Ward, Feb. 4, 2026. (Mainichi/Kenichi Mito) SAPPORO -- The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival ...
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Sapporo Snow Festival Kicks Off Weeklong Extravaganza In Japan's Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Feb 5 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off as an elaborate weeklong affair on Feb 4, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, ...