World ice carving competition in Hokkaido

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - A person carves ice amid snowfall in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Feb. 8, 2012, for the 2012 world ice carving competition in the city. The competition runs from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9 in 2012 and the sculptures will be on display until Feb. 12, 2012.

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