SAPPORO's WINTER WONDERLAND

If you are in Japan, don't forget to check out the 63rd. Sapporo Snow Festival that is taking place from February 6 to February 12, 2012.

Featuring hundreds of cool snow statues, ice sculptures and winter adventures, this ice festival takes place in Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital.



The festival takes place at 3 different venues, the Odori Park, the Sapporo Tsudome and the main street in Susukino. At Odori park, which is the main venue, there is a host of amazing and beautifully illuminated sculptures- from animals to replicas of historical buildings - to wow you.

Also, drop by the Hokkaido Winter Food Park for a taste of fresh , local delicacies. Over at the Tsudome site, various snow slides and even snowrafting awaits you. Here, you can also try playing golf in the snow.

At Susukino, it gets frosty with the appearance of the Ice Queen , the Ice Sculpture contest and other wintry activities . Visit www.snowfes.com/english/index.html  for more information.

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