
Organisers of the Sapporo Snow Festival unveiled a new logo, official mascot named Saporon, and revised concept 'A festival of gratitude for snow: blessed by the snow' for the 77th edition, scheduled for February 4-12 next year, aiming to shift perception of snow from nuisance to valued asset and foster sustainable community engagement.
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The Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual winter event in Sapporo, Japan, known for its large snow sculptures and international visitors.
In August, organisers unveiled a new logo, official mascot and revised concept for the 77th snow festival, an eight-day event running from February 4 next year. The updated branding expresses appreciation for the annual snowfall the northern Japanese city receives.
The new concept – “A festival of gratitude for snow: blessed by the snow” – accompanies the debut of Saporon, a yeti-like mascot with hair twisted into an “S”.
“This rebranding project embodies our desire to shift the perspective that ‘snow is a nuisance’ and evolve the event into a festival where everyone can once again share in the value of snow and express our gratitude,” organisers said in a statement.
“We aim to deepen our collaboration with citizens, visitors and businesses who share our vision, and to create diverse connections, thereby evolving into a sustainable event that will continue into the future.”

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