when does the first one takes place?
February
Sapporo Snow Festival
The is a festival held annually in Sapporo, Japan, over seven days in February. Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main sites of the festival.

who is mami kawada? A musician what is his debutant work? "Kaze to Kimi o Daite" when was it released? 2001 where is he from? She is from Sapporo, Japan which festival is celebrated here? The Sapporo Snow Festival, the Sapporo Lilac Festival, the Yosakoi Soran Festival
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Sapporo Snow Festival [SEP] Introduction
For example, in 2004, there were statues of Hideki Matsui, the famous baseball player who at that time played for the New York Yankees. A number of stages made out of snow are also constructed and some events including musical performances are held. At the Satoland site, visitors can enjoy the long snow and ice slides as well as a huge maze made of snow. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of regional foods from all over Hokkaidō at the Odori Park and Satoland sites, such as fresh seafood, potatoes and corn, and fresh dairy products.