An image captured in Kutchan, Japan, depicts a snow-covered street scene in front of a multi-story building, likely a hotel or residence, during nighttime or low-light conditions with visible snowfall

An image captured in Kutchan, Japan, depicts a snow-covered street scene in front of a multi-story building, likely a hotel or residence, during nighttime or low-light conditions with visible snowfall. In the foreground and central to the image is a two-tiered, rounded snow sculpture resembling a snowman, covered in fresh snow. Its upper section features a face drawn in black, characterized by two horizontal V-shapes for squinted eyes and a horizontally elongated "3" shape for pursed lips. The sculpture is situated on a substantial snowdrift that covers the ground. The building behind the snow sculpture features a stone-textured lower facade, transitioning to a light-colored upper wall. On the left, a bay window with dark frames reveals an illuminated interior, where a lamp with a wide shade and potted plants are visible. The roofline above this section is heavily laden with snow, forming thick cornices and visible icicles. To the right, the main entrance area features dark wooden beams under the eaves and additional stone work around the doorway. An exterior wall-mounted sconce provides illumination. A dark green hanging planter is suspended above the entrance. Steps, partially cleared of snow but with significant snowdrifts on either side, lead up to a set of wooden double doors. A red traffic cone is partially buried in snow near the base of these steps on the right. One individual, viewed from behind, is ascending the steps towards the building's entrance. The person is wearing a dark, possibly padded, jacket or vest over dark clothing and appears to be wearing dark shoes. The overall environment is dominated by heavy snow accumulation, indicating winter conditions.