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Snow Plow Train Video from Hokkaido Japan

Byjapantravel

This is an awesome video I came across while flipping through some of the videos nominated for YouTube Video Awards in Japan for 2010.

This was taken in Hokkaido and is one of the most beautiful scenes one could see. I really love Hokkaido and all the beauty and nature that really separates it from much of the rest of Japan.

I especially appreciate this video because, frankly, this kind of scene would be hard to see even if one went to Hokkaido in the winter during a snow storm. It would be very difficult to get around, and this is the kind of spot locals would have to help you find.

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