The Sapporo Snow Festival
The Sapporo Snow Festival: Japan’s Winter Wonderland Every year, in the heart of Hokkaido, Japan, the city of Sapporo transforms into a breath-taking winter wonderland. The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of the country’s most iconic and celebrated events, invites millions of visitors from around the world to marvel at its stunning ice and snow sculptures, take part in exciting winter activities, and experience the unique charm of Hokkaido’s deep winter. Image Taken From: https://visit.sapporo.travel/discover/snow/sapporo-snow-festival/ Origins and Growth The story of the Sapporo Snow Festival began in 1950 when a group of high school students decided to create a few snow statues in Sapporo’s Odori Park. The simple event attracted a great deal of attention and sparked interest in snow sculpting. By the 1970s, the festival had grown into a much larger celebration, complete with intricate snow and ice sculptures that showcased incredible craftsmanship. It wasn’t long before the fest...
