SAPPORO--Record snowfall paralyzed transportation networks here and in its neighboring region, forcing a railway operator to cancel all train services to and from the prefectural capital on Feb. 7.

SAPPORO, Japan— When was the first time you experienced snowfall? While I have walked ... I giddily watch snowflakes fall ...

SAPPORO--The annual Sapporo Snow Festival, one of the nation’s biggest winter events, is to be held online for the second straight year due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID ...

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 ...

SAPPORO, Feb 5 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off as an elaborate weeklong affair on Feb 4, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, ...

The heavy snow and traffic disruptions came just as a popular snow festival began in Sapporo in southern Hokkaido, although the city did not face major disruptions. Television footage showed ...

Sapporo recorded more than 50 centimeters of snow on some days during the past winter. Climate change poses a threat During the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, temperatures were so high that athletes ...

The main city of Sapporo makes the most of this with its annual Snow Festival, which has grown since 1950 into a major draw for tourists and festival participants from throughout Japan and all ...

Sapporo hosts several notable festivals, with the Sapporo Snow Festival in February being the most famous. This event features massive snow sculptures and attracts artists and visitors from around ...

Sapporo is best known for its neighboring epic ski resorts, but it's impressive any month of the year. Follow our guide to make the most of your next visit. Presiding over the mountainous island ...