SAPPORO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 04: Workers touch up a snow sculpture of Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani and his dog Decoy during the 75th Sapporo Snow Festival on February 04, 2025 in Sapporo, Japan. The Sapporo Snow Festival, held annually in early February, is one of Japan's most iconic winter events, attracting over two million visitors to marvel at its stunning snow and ice sculptures across three main venues: Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome. The festival, which began in 1950 with six snow sculptures created by local students, has grown into a global spectacle featuring large-scale snow art, illuminated displays, and various winter activities. (Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images)