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Japanese Army Builds Epic Star Wars Snow Sculpture

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces’ 11th Brigade crafted an epic monument to the Dark Side at a Japanese Snow Festival. The sculpture was built in the span of a month, using bulldozers to move over 3,500 tons of snow. The Sapporo Snow Festival, which attracts over two million visitors, is celebrating it’s 66th year. The Japanese military has been participating in the festival for over 60 years, as a team-building exercise. The 75 ft wide […]

ameliatraynor | February 9, 2015
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