SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular ... Full-scale production for the snow sculptures continued from Jan. 7 to Feb. 2. During that 27-day period, 21 days, or ...

the parties concerned are worried they may have to change the designs of giant snow sculptures that will adorn the festival ...

the last day of the festival. It was created by a team from Toko Electrical Construction Co.’s Hokkaido branch in Sapporo. The team had previously won second place with a snow sculpture of ...

The festival first began in Sapporo’s Odori Park in 1950, when the snow sculptures were made by local high school students. By 1974, it had gained international recognition and added a contest ...

It is also an economic lifeline for Sapporo ... Despite these hurdles, the festival has managed to maintain its magic, featuring more than 120 snow and ice sculptures this year.

an ice replica of her head is featured in the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan. The US Open and Indian Wells champion is one of many giant sculptures including historical figures and a cathedral ...

The main city of Sapporo makes the most of this with its annual Snow Festival, which has grown since 1950 into a major draw for tourists and festival participants from throughout Japan and all ...