Sapporo's Snow Festival

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February 4th 2006

Published: February 9th 2006

http://www.travelblog.org/gmaps/map_Ih.html DAY 1: Saturday, February 4th The adventure started bright and early (6am!) when I rolled off my futon at Ryokan Casey (a.k.a Casey Hotel... a.k.a Casey's apartment where I spend every weekend). Out of excitement I jumped up and shouted "We're going to Hokkaidooooo!!!" only to be shot down by Casey who quickly reminded me that it was still only 6am... Read Full Entry

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"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"

Height: 12 meters; depth: 15 meters, width: 22 meters

Jason and I

"The World Heritage Angkor Wat" Ice Sculpture

Height: 7 meters; Width: 14 meters; Depth 14 meters

"Peter Rabbit" snow sculpture

Mom and Chris, I thought about you guys when I saw this one.

Sapporo Clock Tower

Besides the Snow Festival, this clock tower is Sapporo's tourist attraction. I am pretty sure it was built in the late 1800's, but I forget the rest of the story. Sorry.

"Royal Exhibition Building"

This just looked so pretty all lit up.

"Royal Exhibition Building (Melbourne, Australia)"

Liquid jackets may have been present.

"The Chronicles of Narnia" lit up

Sapporo Tower

Cup Noodle anyone?

Making the most of our last night in Sapporo

Ice sculptures in the streets

Can't say that I support freezing real fish simply for the fact of decorating an ice sculpture.

Local talent

I'm pretty sure his butt was cold!

Casey, me, and Jeff

Our last day of the snow festival which we spent at "Sato Land Park" (which turned out to be a kid's park, but still great fun!)

I am amazed by what they can do with snow!

Sato Land Park mascot

"Oh my God!" snow sculpture

Couldn't help but take a picture of this one, who names a snow sculpture "Oh my God!"???

Our '10 minutes of fame'

So apparently the uki matsuri is a great place to meet foreigners, and every school in Hokkiado seemed to think it would be a great idea to let all of their students loose on us. I can't count the number of times I was asked "Where are you from?" and then had a notepad jammed into my face with the expectations that I would sign it. It was only fun the first 10 times.

Sato Land Park

Snowman making contest

Cultural Difference Note: In Japan the snowmen are made with 2 snowballs... I find this strange.

9th February 2006

Mom
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WOW
WOW! The snow sculptures are absolutely amazing what a sight! But the funniest thing I’ve ever seen is you guys playing with the crab legs I laughed right out loud explain that to the Boss!

10th February 2006

AUNT MARY
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AMAZING
THEY ARE THE MOST AMAZING SNOW SCULPTOR'S I'VE SEEN SO MUCH TIME PUT INTO EACH ONE. PUTS THE ORILLIA'S WINTER CARNIVAL SCULPTORS TO SHAME.

10th February 2006

Lauren
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Looks like a GREAT time!
Hi Darling, As much as I miss you, it looks like you are still having a blast! Do they need anymore teachers there? ha. In the one picture beside a snow sculpture it almost looks like you are doing the "dead frog" pose. haha. I am off to see the Ottawa carvings this weekend, but nothing will compare to your picts!!!

11th February 2006

DAD
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sapporo trip
But where are all the snowmobiles with all that beautiful snow.I'm glad to see you are having an interesting,fun, educational experience on your busy socializing week-ends..???? excellent pictures..

15th February 2006

Casey Lary
Casey Lary

Lets go back!!
What fun we had! way to write about the little things like the crab lighters...those were classic! As your dad mentioned- our educational weekends seem to be going over quite well. Next up...naked man festival!!

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