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The Sapporo Snow Festival, known as “Sapporo Yuki Matsuri“ in Japanese, is one of Japan's largest and most distinctive winter events. Held annually in February in Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido, this festival attracts over two million visitors from Japan and around the world. The event originally started in 1950 when local high school students built six snow statues in Odori Park. It has since grown into a spectacular festival featuring hundreds of snow and ice sculptures of various sizes, transforming the city into a winter wonderland. The festival spans about a week and is primarily held across three sites: Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsu Dome. Odori Park, the main site, is located in the heart of Sapporo and stretches for about 1.5 kilometers. It showcases large snow sculptures that often include replicas of famous buildings, characters from popular culture, and scenes that tell stories or convey messages. These sculptures are illuminated at night, creating a magical atmosphere. Susukino, Sapporo's entertainment district, features ice sculptures that glitter among the neon lights of the area, with the Ice Sculpture Contest being a highlight. Tsu Dome is more family-oriented, offering snow slides, snow rafting, and the opportunity to see snow sculptures being made. The Sapporo Snow Festival is not just about viewing sculptures; it offers a wide range of activities and experiences. Visitors can enjoy live music, traditional and international food stalls, and cultural events that showcase the heritage of Hokkaido and the Ainu, the indigenous people of the region. The festival is a testament to the creativity, community spirit, and resilience of the people of Hokkaido, embracing the harsh winter to create an event that is both awe-inspiring and inviting. 00:00 Intro 1:38 Susukino ice sculptures 18:11 Citizen’s Snow Sculptures 26:10 Last Snow art installations 30:03 sapporo tower 33:57 Airship Orchestra Art Installation 36:43 Citizen’s Snow Sculptures 42:42 Giant GOLDEN KAMUY Snow sculptures 46:40 Giant Horse Racing Snow sculptures 53:23 Abstract snow sculptures 54:22 YU-GI-OH! Blue-Eyes White Dragon 56:12 Anime Snow sculptures 1:01:11 Giant German castle snow sculpture 1:03:39 Old Sapporo station snow sculpture 01:05:45 Citizen’s Snow Sculptures 01:15:23 HOKKAIDO BALLPARK snow sculpture 01:17:48 International snow sculpture competition 01:19:06 snow miku 01:21:44 Daytime snow sculptures walkthrough 👉 Click here for more HDR Japan Walks... 📷 Follow on Instagram 🌃 HDR Night Walks 🌙 🇯🇵 HDR Japan Walks ☀️ Become a channel member to get access to exclusive 360° behind the scenes footage! 🎥 Camera Gear 📸 Camera - Lens - Gimbal - Audio recorder - Zoom Lens - Mobile Gimbal - Bike camera - 360 camera - 👉 Click the Amazon Affiliate links above when shopping for anything on Amazon It costs you nothing extra, but a small percentage of the any sale goes towards supporting this channel 😄 ✈️ Fly to Japan for free with miles! 🛫 🔴 Come hang with us on Twitch 💬 Chat with us on Discord 🤝 Support us on Patreon! #4kHDR #hokkaido #japan
