Global warming could transform Hokkaido’s iconic powdered snow into the wet flakes found on Japan’s main island of Honshu, a study showed. Researchers from Hokkaido University and the Japan ...

A snow sculpture of Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is covered with snow at the Sapporo Snow Festival, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Credit: AP ...

Sculptures created by citizens include those featuring shimaenaga, a subspecies of long-tailed tits found in Hokkaido, as well as rabbits as 2023 marks the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese ...

Additionally, Piapro announced that a Snow Miku themed train will between November 16, 2024 and March 23, 2025. The new train will feature Snow Miku and Rabbit Yukine in their new 2025 costumes.

Snowfall reached record levels in eastern Hokkaido while blanketing other parts of the Japanese archipelago on Feb. 4, and more snow is forecast for wide areas through Feb. 6.

Hokkaido and communities along northern coastlines facing the Sea of Japan were experiencing strong winds and heavy snow yesterday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. — AFP Open Modal ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, ... People remove snow from a street in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

Hokkaido’s famed powder snow, a major draw for winter sports enthusiasts, is at risk of becoming heavier and wetter due to global warming according to a new study, potentially altering the ...

Hokkaido’s fabled powder snow puts a visit to Japan’s northern main island right at the top of the wish list for many skiers and snowboarders. For those lucky enough to make the trip, a 90 ...

Global warming caused Hokkaido to receive up to 20% more snow in December 2021 than usual, a team of Japanese scientists concluded. Subscribe . Digital Print . June 25, 2025 . Subscribe.