# Ep.129 The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival

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Podcast: [Cycling Hokkaido](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cycling-hokkaido-6690801)
Published: 2026-02-12T20:00:00+00:00
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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. Follow Cycling Hokkaido on Instagram: 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 Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/cyclinghokkaido

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