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Yukigassen Snow Fort

Also known as Yukigassen 雪合戦

Yukigassen Snow Fort: photograph by Uonuma tourism association
Photo: Uonuma tourism association, CC BY 4.0, source on Wikimedia Commons

Two teams of seven throw snowballs from behind snow walls; hit opponents out or capture their flag.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Japan.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Japan and Korea.

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