SAPPORO--For the first time in four years, the Sapporo Snow Festival finally returned in full scale on Feb. 4, showcasing 196 snow and ice sculptures across its three traditional sites. The Odori ...

SAPPORO--The internationally popular Sapporo Snow Festival will be held in February but with fewer and smaller ice sculptures, no sales vendors and zero stage events, the executive committee said.

While it does makes commuting dire, it is all rather picturesque, like some snowy wonderland. This is perfect for Sapporo’s Snow Festival. I’ve come by train to Sapporo, the largest city in Japan’s ...

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s snow-covered landscapes. But the magic is there no matter the time of year: ...

Thirty-four years ago, the Puvirnituq Snow Festival was created to give youths something to look forward to during the year. Now, it is an emblematic celebration for the community. Ice blocks are ...

A body of a man was found Wednesday morning on the ice where Puvirnituq’s snow festival is taking place, with police saying all possibilities are at play. Police tape was set up at the exact ...

Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and more ...

Japanese company Sato Suisan of Sapporo, Hokkaido, began selling "snow matured salmon" on March 15 at eight directly managed stores in Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, as well as online. Snow matured ...

Hitsugaoka is a good place to wind down and take in Sapporo with a beautiful sunset in the background. If there is one thing that Hokkaido is all about (besides snow and skiing), it’s food. The ...