journey_man 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 It's a bit late, but here are some pictures from Sapporo Yuki Matsuri - the Sapporo Snow Festival. Unfortunately the few days leading up to the beginning of the festival saw rain and temperatures above zero. Some of the exhibits were looking decidedly second hand by the time the festival started. Some of the topics were quite surprising. First up is Thomas the Tank Engine! The melting snow was most apparent on the "smaller " sculptures Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Many of the sculptures were huge! They must have had hundreds of man hours go into them. I liked the contrast of the boring commercial buildings of today with the ornamental look of yesterdays temple. The level of detail that has gone into this sculpture was amazing. Even the small penguins were beautifully sculpted. The best time was to go was at night. Some of the lighting was amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 The final pictures are from the ice sculptures. The next picture is an ice sculpture of a building - it looked kinda funky all lit up at night. Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 0 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 awesome mate, cheers for that. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 This image was also taken at the Snow Festival. This chick is in a bubble up on a snow stage playing music to the crowd. I'm not sure why, but it was bizarre somehow. I guess because she was warm and dry while we punters were out in the wet, snowy cold, but quite able to see her play. If I can figure out how I'll post a video link later. Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Journey Man, Great pics. I went there years ago and it was absolutely amazing - a must visit for anyone. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Great pics, thanks. It's very hard to play a keyboard outdoors in freezing weather without your fingers going numb, I'm sure that's why the gal is inside the bubble. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 nice work Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Good photos Journey Man. You still up there in Hokkaido? Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Heading back up today Link to post Share on other sites
ShoRyuKen 0 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Looks fun, I still never went there but want to. Link to post Share on other sites
RogerMellie 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I went and was really disappointed this time. Can't be helped but compared to normal it was poor this year. You managed some nice pics though Journey Man. Link to post Share on other sites
merryJim 1 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Like the photos. I loved it when we went to the festival last season. That along with the Nozawa one are the best and highly recommended. If you get a chance, fit those two into your plans. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 nice pics, especially the night/light shots. It's on my things to do list before I leave! Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 did people try to eat the ice whale? Link to post Share on other sites
zebedee 1 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Well worth it. This year I hear things weren't as good as usual but when I went it was really great. Link to post Share on other sites
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