The "Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival" began in 1963. Nowadays, Monbetsu is known as the "town of drift ice." In the past, local residents did not welcome the arrival of drift ice because it closed off the sea. The "Drift Ice Festival" was devised to connect this nuisance to the revitalization of the region.

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■Main ice sculpture
Monbetsu City's Itsukushima Shrine celebrates its 150th anniversary
■ White Stage
・Saturday, February 7th: "Hokkaido-born comedy duo Tom Browne, a big hit on TV and elsewhere! Comedy stage performance"
・2/8 (Sun) "Hiro Aoyama" impersonation stage with a wide repertoire and a high-pitched voice
■ Enjoy Monbetsu's gourmet food in the bitter cold! "Taste Market"
■ The 7th Okhotsk Drift Ice Human Drift Horse Competition
Other events include mascot characters, local hero shows, and candy throwing.