World Sand Sculpture Festival opens in Tottori

A festival of sand sculptures began Saturday in Tottori Sand Dune in Tottori Prefecture, featuring works by artists from more than 10 countries based on the theme of fairy stories of the world. Running through May 31, the World Sand Sculpture Festival expects to draw some 200,000 people, organizers said, adding that people can enjoy Tottori specialties such as pear-flavored ice-cream and crab ramen noodles at the festival site.

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