This is the 40th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing sailors a unique opportunity to experience ...

In Obihiro, a record-breaking snowfall of 129 centimetres (4 feet) was detected on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency ...

The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the ...

SAPPORO, Japan—The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival is set to take place from February 4 to 11, 2025, in Japan's snowy capital. This event, known for its towering 12-meter snow sculptures, is among the ...

But these days, it can get up to 5 to 6 degrees, which melts the snow, and we lose all our progress." To address these impending issues, the city is currently exploring ways to create a more ...

SAPPORO, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival will be held on February 4 - 11, 2025, in the City of Sapporo, Japan's Northern Capital. As one of the world's largest ...

Additionally, the festival is facing the ongoing threat of global warming. In recent years, increasingly irregular snowfall patterns have made it harder to gather the required amount of snow ...

Despite the ongoing challenges, Sapporo is taking on the task to preserve the Snow Festival tradition, while adapting to new changes. The City welcomes those who come and witness firsthand its ...

SAPPORO, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival will be held on February 4 - 11, 2025, in the City of Sapporo, Japan's Northern Capital. As one of the world's largest ...