Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - February 04, 2025 Snow sculptures are lit up at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Feb. 4, 2025, the opening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival. The 10 most popular ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most ... mentioned the record-level snowfalls that were hitting other areas of Japan’s northernmost main island on Feb. 4.

Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, a dazzling showcase of ice and artistry that lures millions to far northern Hokkaido prefecture each winter, almost did not happen this year. A month of record ...

Winter in Hokkaido comes with meters of snow, literally.

Sapporo in Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido, is a captivating blend of urban sophistication and natural splendour. Despite ...

While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.

So, when Sapporo, Japan held its first official day for its Snow Festival, somebody was quick to show Ohtani in all of his glory. However, he was not the only one in this snow sculpture.

One of the sculptures depicts Japan's Haruka Kitaguchi, who won the gold medal in the women's javelin at the Paris Olympics last year. As snow fell heavily at times, Atsushi Igarashi, a company ...

Since the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, skiing has been big news in Japan and for decades now, this destination has sat firmly atop even the most discerning skier’s bucket list. The main reason?

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s ...

A Japanese travel agency's 2.4 million won 'snow shoveling experience' tourism product aimed at foreign tourists is gaining popularity, especially among Chinese tourists. Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.