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Sapporo Snow Festival rebrands amid dwindling snowfall

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Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival is undergoing a rebranding effort due to dwindling snowfall caused by warming winters. The 77th iteration of the event, scheduled for February, will feature a new logo, mascot named Saporon, and a revised concept emphasizing gratitude for snow. Organizers aim to shift the perception of snow from a nuisance to a valued resource, fostering a more sustainable and collaborative future for the festival. AI

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Sapporo Snow Festival rebrands amid dwindling snowfall

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival rebrands as snowfall dwindles

    Japan’s hugely popular Sapporo Snow Festival is shifting its focus towards protecting the environment and sustainability, with a climate expert warning that global warming and reduced snowfall across Hokkaido will make it increasingly difficult to stage the event. In August, orga…

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