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It all started in 1950 with 6 snow sculptures made by local high school students. Now, the Sapporo Snow Festival is in its 64th year and has risen to the prestigious status of being an international festival. Pulling around 2 million visitors every year, with huge ice sculptures of landmark buildings like the Taj Mahal and statues of famous manga characters. The festival is split into 3 sites throughout Sapporo City: Odori, Tsudome and Susukino. Odori hosts the main section of the festival, with sculptures illuminated until 22:00. Tsudome features snow slides and mazes and is open 9:00-17:00. Susukino hosts an ice sculpture contest and is illuminated until midnight. The festival dates for 2013 are February 5th-11th, Sapporo is fairly cold at this time of year with temperatures of around minus 3 degrees Celcius with a good deal of snow.
[ Events, Festival, Hokkaido, Hotel, Winter | published 2012.11.02 | PermaLink ]

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Have an open afternoon in Tokyo on September 8th? Ever wanted to see traditional Japanese mounted archery? Well, now's your chance...for free!

[ Art & Culture, Festival, Giveaway, Tokyo | published 2012.08.20 | PermaLink ]

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Fireworks festivals are BIG in Japan, both in scale and in popularity. They are held all over the country, particularly during the summer, with a visit to a fireworks festival being a quintessential Japanese summer activity.

See the list below for some of the most popular fireworks festivals around, throw on your yukata, grab some snacks (and beers, if you wish), and enjoy!

[ Festival, Summer | published 2012.07.11 | PermaLink ]

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The Sapporo Snow Festival is back for its 63rd installment in February 2012, and we're excited; so excited, in fact, that we are already accepting requests for the free plan package. This two-day package includes round-trip airfare from Tokyo's Haneda Airport, accommodations in Sapporo, and breakfast at your hotel on the second day. Read on for all the details and how to book it!

[ Festival, Winter | published 2011.10.20 | PermaLink ]

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