This year’s festival came dangerously close to being cancelled, before it was saved by a last-minute snowfall.

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after ...

A curated guide to essential gear, from technical layers to looking suave at après, by the brands that define winter in Japan ...

Night - Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 17 °F (-8.3 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 36 °F (2.2 °C ...

1. DAIMARU Sapporo Daimaru Department Store is part of the JR Tower complex and is connected to Sapporo Station, just a three-minute walk from the station. Daimaru is a well-known Japanese department ...

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Load Map What is the travel distance between Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Sapporo, Japan? How many miles is it from Sapporo to Hong Kong. 2119 miles / 3410.2 km is the flight distance between these two ...

On the men's side, Chinese snowboarder Wang Ziyang, who went viral online after executing a breathtaking triple front flip in ...

Trump tariffs on three nations put Japan on edge ahead of summit U.S. couple channels insight of Meiji imperial poems in English Curry bun sellers at Sapporo Snow Fest aim to break Guinness record ...

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