The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival was excellent. I love that event and this year it did NOT disappoint. The sculptures were stunning, and I ended up learning more than I expected, from the Jomon era to the history behind Aizu Tsuruga Castle. These days the festival feels more like a rock concert than ever, crowded, loud, and full of energy. In this episode of the Cycling Hokkaido podcast, I take you through the highlights, share what surprised me most, and throw in a few anecdotes that might have you shaking your head.

Cycling Hokkaido podcast Instagram page.....

www..instagram.com/cycling.hokkaido.podcast/

Aizu Tsuruga Castle YouTube video.....

https://youtu.be/HMY60fXzMAQ?si=cPJrjs9nQGUE66kh

Ep.3 Jomon Era Stone Circles in Hokkaido

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pb1kSSNEH8HFVayf4LqhM?si=pmxaMnt3Q2GRHJ7LYsUs1Q

Ep.32 Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GGSrbVGDMdNuKURBOqGm1?si=ThTyqZyyRtWAw_xs1fUxGw