document: 6 February 2017 Last updated at 17:15 GMT
  This year features many famous faces and locations from around the world.
  You may recognise Pikotaro, who became an internet legend with his song Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen.
  Even the President of the United States, Donald Trump, makes an appearance.
  The biggest sculpture is a frosty version of the Arc de Triomphe - a famous monument in Paris. They even raised a French flag in front of it in a special ceremony.
  Check out the video to see some super snow sculpting skills
summary: The Sapporo Snow Festival has started in Japan, featuring its famous collection of snow sculptures!