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White Illumination |
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At night, Odori Koen Park becomes a fantastic fairy tale world with colorfully illuminated
trees and objects. Trees on Ekimae-dori Avenue are illuminated with half a million
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When: 17 November to 22 February |
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Where: Odori Park/Ekimae-dori Avenue, Sapporo |
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Cost: Free |
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FIS Nordic World Ski Championships - 2007 |
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The first Nordic World Ski Champioships in Asia. |
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Website: http://www.sapporo2007.com/english/index.html |
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When: February |
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Where: Sapporo |
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Toyota Big Air |
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World-class international snowboarding comes to Sapporo. You will be amazed at the
skill of these snow boarders who perform their acrobatics from a 30 Meter high ramp
- That's about 10 stories high! |
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When: February |
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Where: Sapporo |
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JFSS Cup International Dog-Sled Race |
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Annual dog-sled race attracts more than 100 teams from within and outside Hokkaido,
concurrently serves as a national preliminary to the World Cup. Tourists can also
experience dog sledding. |
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When: March |
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Cherry Blossom Viewing |
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Cherry blossom viewing in May is one of the highlights of Japan's tourist season.
The lifts at Niseko run until May 5 - so why not combine skiing with Cherry Blossom
Season.
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When: May |
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Where: Maruyama Park, Sapporo |
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Yosakoi Festival |
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Teams of dancers compete for prices in this unique dancing competition in Odori
Park and other venues in Sapporo. |
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Website: http://www.yosanet.com/yosakoi/ |
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When: June |
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Where: Odori Park, Sapporo |
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Sapporo Beer Festival |
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Odori Park, which stretches across 12 city blocks, is transformed into a beer drinker's
paradise for two weeks in the summer. You will find major domestic breweries, foreign
makers, and local micro-breweries setting up beer gardens. |
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When: July |
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Where: Odori Park, Sapporo |
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