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The Sapporo Snow Festival, a major winter event in Japan’s northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido, opens. Watch more on https://www.youtube.com/c/NipponTVNews24Japan | Nippon TV News24 Japan

❄️ Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki-matsuri) This is the most famous winter event in Hokkaido, held annually in Odori Park (Sapporo) each February. It features huge snow sculptures, and some years include castle-like snow structures created by artists and community teams. People often describe these giant works — sometimes based on fantasy or famous castles — as “snow castles.” 📍 When: Early February (e.g., Feb 4–11, 2026) 📍 Where: Odori Park, Sapporo, with other festival sites nearby. #Jap