Overview
- The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival opened on February 4 with a Mandalorian and Grogu sculpture on public display through February 11.
- The piece is located at Odori Site 10-chome within UHB Family Land, placing it in a high-traffic zone of Odori Park.
- An onstage unveiling featured Star Wars devotees Nakajima Yuto and Noguchi Soichi alongside a costumed Snowtrooper.
- Nakajima noted enthusiasm for renewed momentum after seven years without a theatrical return, reflecting fan anticipation rather than an official announcement.
- Noguchi described 2026 as a "Star Wars Year" and teased upcoming events, while festival-only merchandise themed to Darth Vader and The Mandalorian is being sold exclusively in Hokkaido.