At Lake Shikotsu in Chitose, Hokkaido, the Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is held every year from the end of January to mid-February.
Numerous objects made from frozen water from Lake Shikotsu line the ground, and at night the fantastical scenery is lit up with rainbow-colored lights; a moving sight.
There are also beautiful fireworks and powerful Japanese drum performances.
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