As summer approaches there’s a chance some people have already switched on their fans or air-conditioners, even though you can still build snowmen in Tokyo.
This weekend, visitors to Ueno Park can enjoy a dusting of artificial snow and ice at the Tokyo Ice Festival. But with the fake white stuff comes some real fun: sledding, snowball fights and ice sculptures are among the activities you can take part in.
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