SNOW FESTIVAL!!

The last one is about winter season in Hokkaido.
At first, what images do you have about winter season in Hokkaido?
It may be the sever coldness, large amount of show and people enjoy skiing or snowboarding. Yes, exactly that!　
In February, the temperature in Hokkaido dropped to nearly -10℃, so the environmental condition is really worse.
It is like in the refrigerator and may be its coldness beyond your imagination. I cannot talk with my friend while we are walking in out-side.
In addition, almost every day in the month, it snows all day and sometimes we must endure sever blizzard.
Sever blizzard and huge amount of snow causes traffic jam and in the high way, serious traffic accident are so many.
On the other hands, we have also good point.Every winter in February, Sapporo city held Snow Festival in Odori Park which is located in the center of Sapporo.
This festival is one of the biggest events in Hokkaido, so many foreigner come to Hokkaido from Asian countries such as China, Korea and Thailand.
Why are many people looking forwards to seeing this festival?
The answer is that Sapporo city comes up with good ideas to enjoy among very young children to adults.
There are about more than 200 statues which are made of snow and ice and one statue forms popular characters for children, but other statue forms famous architectures for adults.
Thanks to abundant snow, many people are interested in Hokkaido and I really appreciate to snow!!