One of the famous Japanese animations “Sazae-san family” appears in Sapporo Snow Festival 2020, to celebrate its 50th anniversary.(Odori Park 10 chome UHB Family Land)
It has been 50 years since the first animation “Sazae-san” was on screen in 1969.
Since then, “Sazae-san” is loved by wide-range of people all over the world.
Please take a look at all handmade large snow sculpture, and Sazae-san family’s expressions and moves, enjoying Winter Sports such as Cross Country Skiing, Curling, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Figure Skating, and Bobsled.

In addition, Sapporo city has been focusing on bidding “Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sapporo” in 2030.
Regarding to it, “SAPPORO SNOW SPORTS FESTA 2020” which is the first Cross Country Skiing competition for Junior athletes, including Paralympics, will be held in Odori Park on February 16th, after Sapporo Snow Festival.
It is not common in the world, to have the Cross Country Skiing event in the center of the urban city like Sapporo.
Please come and join us to cheer for the junior athletes there!