Ice sculpture crushed as Sapporo Snow Festival ends in Japan
Published date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:27:02 +0700This is the dramatic moment ice sculptures were crushed by tractors as the Sapporo Snow Festival ended in Japan.
Footage shows heavy machinery ploughing through the frozen statues as locals watched in the Susukino district on Wednesday night.
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Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
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11/02/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP175815 |
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Duration: 02:05 |
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Rating: News safe |
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