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snow sculptures
Every February brings another amazing display of artful snow and ice carvings, and RocketNews24 loves to bring you the details for those who aren’t able to make the trip up to Hokkaido. While we weren’t able be there ourselves last year, we are pleased to bring you the firsthand account of the 66th annual Sapporo Snow Festival. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and join us for a photo tour!
It snows a lot in Hokkaido. Like, a lot. No seriously, they have a hotel made out of ice and snow and just take a look at this poor Lawson convenience store that was devoured by snowfall.
So with all that snow around you can either grumble as you shovel your driveway for the third time that day, or you can make the best of it. One police officer in Hokkaido did just that, creating an amazing snow-sculpture of a Japanese police car right outside the station.
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Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
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Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle tapestry unveiled in Japan for first time
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Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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Cosmetic wizardry: Asian women removing makeup to reveal their true selves goes viral【Video】
Tsukiji Fish Market Vendor Releases Tuna For Home Assembly
High-fashion Totoro cuddle purse is like an elegant stroll in the forest【Photos】
U.S. Olympic athlete reveals he runs with Yi-Gi-Oh! cards tucked into his uniform【Video】
Japan’s new difficult-to-drink-from beer glass protects your liver, but it’s a brutal experience
New samurai glasses are Japan’s latest weird must-have souvenir
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county
Mr. Sato stops by 7-Eleven’s often overlooked fast food chain Poppo
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