Obihiro city in Hokkaido recorded 124 centimeters ... supplementary budgets because of insufficient funds for snow removal. Hakuba village in Nagano Prefecture, one of the most popular winter ...

The snow is very, very wet and heavy there. I can ski much better in Hokkaido.” Hokkaido is surrounded by water ... Niseko United — a collection of four resorts, Annapurna, Niseko Village, Hirafu, ...

TOKYO – Researchers have found that global warming contributed to the unusually heavy snowfall that hit Japan’s Tokachi ...

And Hokkaido is the place to go for a real winter ... hotel will be open from January 20 to February 28 2025 at Shimukappu Village, where the hotel is part of the area’s winter Ice Village.

Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido—A JR ... “I like snow and stars in Tomamu,” Shin added. “The food is also delicious and I like it here.” The village was originally rich with pastures for grazing ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction offers year-round appeal, with nearly a hundred varieties of trees bursting ...

Furano Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan ... At night, Furano Kankan Village hosts Snow Night Fantasy, an event featuring stunning ice sculptures and light displays. Visitors can enjoy dog sledding ...

The Hokkaido village of Shosanbetsu is home to about 1,000 people and a single convenience store. Residents rely on this store as a source of fresh food and basic necessities, especially in midwinter.