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The Otaru Snow Light Path - a human-made winter wonderland

JAPAN | Sunday, 6 November 2011 | Views [1263]

Keeper of the Flame: One of the light keepers of the Snow Light Path patches a melted hole with snow from his dish. This annual winter event in the northern Japanese port town of Otaru features several miles of paths lined with decorated candles, slides for kids, and alter-like displays such as the one shown here. His reward for this work in the cold night air is the joyful squeals of children as they explore around each bend in the path.

Tags: japan, otaru, snow light path, candles, flame

Enchanted: A young girl is captivated by the flame of the candles along one stretch of the path. Displays range from candles decorated with delicate leaves and flowers to simple stacks of snowballs surrounding a few votive candles for effect.

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Magic Canal: Like the climax at the end of a symphony, Otaru's canal is often the finale to a magical evening, as most visitors arrive by train, then wind their way downhill from the station along paths leading to the warehouse district along the canal. After exploring several blocks of illuminated ice globes, log cabins, snow-hearts, jack-o-lanterns, and other creative displays, one can sip tea while enjoying an outdoor concert on a bridge looking back on a scene such as the one shown here.

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