Remember the little mahō shōjo we met at Ōdōri Park a few days ago? Remember how I mentioned that there’s just no avoiding her, especially considering that Sapporo is her home turf? Well, guess who I ran into one Sunday morning in Hokkaidō’s snowy capital.
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Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (06 February 2014) – Part 3/3
The Sapporo Yuki Matsuri isn’t just a daytime affair. In fact, it seems that the festival atmosphere only really kicks in when the sun goes down and the lights come on. We’ve had a taste of that on the first night, when we visited the main venue at Ōdōri Park – but there’s lots moreContinue reading “Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (06 February 2014) – Part 3/3”
Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (06 February 2014) – Part 2/3
One Sapporo Yuki Matsuri site down, two more to go. Now for a return visit to the focal point of this year’s festivities.
Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (06 February 2014) – Part 1/3
The Sapporo Yuki Matsuri is a big annual event, and it has a giant footprint to match: no less than three large venues in different parts of Hokkaidō’s snowy capital. We’ll hit all three sites today, starting with a place that’s great fun for families.
Field Report: Sapporo, Japan (05 February 2014)
Sapporo. Snow. Wow. (And that’s all I really need to say.)
Within striking distance 