Giant snow sculpture festival melts hearts in Japan

5 February 2013 Last updated at 14:20 ET Help

The 64th Sapporo Snow Festival has opened in Japan to sub-zero temperatures.

This year the festival features over 200 sculptures including iconic Asian buildings carved out of snow and ice.

Tom Santorelli reports.

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