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  1. An abandoned bicycle under snow, painted with a red glow from neon in the entertainment quarter in Susukino.
  2. Pork Buns 'Nikuman' are a popular Japanese snack that originated in China.
  3. Chequerboard floor tile pattern of animals in Maruyama Subway Station, the entrance to the Maruyama Zoo.
  4. Two young girls dressed in kimonos read their fortune as told by cards at the Sapporo Matsuri Festival.
  5. Young girl looks out from inside a giant inflatable panda ride.
  6. Competitors at the Yosakoi Festival dancing competition.

    Yosakoi Festival, Sapporo

    by Paul Dymond

  7. Tourists enjoying the view over the city from the summit of Mount Moiwa.

    Mount Moiwa, Sapporo

    by Paul Dymond

  8. Young girl dressed in traditional kimono drinking from a straw.

    Girl in kimono, Sapporo

    by Paul Dymond

  9. Competitors at the Yosakoi Festival dancing competition.

    Yosakoi Festival, Sapporo

    by Paul Dymond

  10. Traditional New Years Food 'Osechi Ryroi' packaged in an orange 'bento' box.
  11. Couple at the summit of Mount Moere, with the glass pyramid (designed sculptor Isamu Noguchi) in the background.
  12. Crab grilled on a charcoal burner at Ni-jo Ichiba market, Sapporo

    Ni-jo Ichiba market, Sapporo

    by Oliver Strewe

  13. The annual Illumination Festival is one of the highlights of a winter visit to Sapporo.

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