Part 2 - Winter Festivals

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In Japan, you can participate and view a variety of festivals in the different prefectures throughout the country. There are different festivals during the different seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall festivals. Each festival has a specific meaning to it, or it symbolizes a certain aspect of the Japanese culture. There are festivals that are specific to each prefecture, and there are festivals celebrated by people all throughout Japan. During the winter, these festivals occur: Dezome-shiki, Sapporo Snow Festival, and Toh-shiya.
Beginning in the northern region, you can view the Sapporo Snow Festival. The Sapporo Snow Festival is celebrated in the northern region of Japan in Hokkaido. This festival begins during the second week of February, and it will last for about a week. During this festival, you can tour the city of Sapporo to view the variety of snow and ice statues created by the people in the community. The three main sites for this festival are: Odori Park, Susukino Site, and Satorando Site. The Odori Park is the site for the main displays of the snow statues. During this festival, this park basically becomes a “snow museum” (Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan: The Official Guide). This park is also the setting for the international snow statue contest, where ten teams around the world compete with each other. At ten ‘o’clock, the statues will be lit up with a variety of colors, and it is a very appealing sight. The Susukino Site is also a spot in the city where you can view unique sculptures. You might even see an ice statue with Hokkaido treats, such as crab, cuttlefish and salmon placed inside the statue itself. The Satorando Park is based on the idea for agriculture. This site is also known for its attractions for th...

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...ival is a way to pray for good health, and this event symbolizes the first shoot of the New Year. These festivals seem very interesting, and I would someday like to participate and view these festivals.

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"Dezome-Shiki." Japan: The Official Guide. 2014. 27 Jan. 2014. .
"Sapporo Snow Festival." Japan: The Official Guide. 2014. 27 Jan. 2014. .
"Sapporo Snow Festival." Sapporo Snow Festival. 27 Jan. 2014. .
"The New Year's Parade of Fire Brigades." Kids Web Japan. 2014. 27 Jan. 2014. .
"Toh-Shiya." Japan: The Official Guide. 2014. 27 Jan. 2014. .

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