And once you’re there, you’ll find out: Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s snow-covered landscapes.

The snow is very, very wet and heavy there. I can ski much better in Hokkaido.” Hokkaido is surrounded by water, which fuels the weather systems that produce the consistent dry powder it is ...

Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and the fifth ... not only showcasing the world-renowned appeal of Sapporo and Hokkaido's snow but also by promoting environmentally and community friendly ...

Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru ... t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast.

The Hokkaido capital was bereft of snow on its main roads until about a week before the festival’s opened. Residents said it was an “unprecedented” and “exceptional” situation.

which is why Hokkaido gets the drier air and the drier snow,” says Ellis. The author enjoying the "white room" in central Hokkaido on a backcountry tour with Whiteroom. “Of all the ski areas ...

Welcome to Japan’s snow-capped wonderland. A unique natural phenomenon, known as drift ice, occurs each winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, on Hokkaido’s northern shores. Ice drifts southward from ...

Obihiro city in Hokkaido recorded 124 centimeters of snow in the 24-hour period ending ... The Aomori prefectural capital’s 6.2 billion yen and Hirosaki’s 2.3 billion yen in snow-removal ...

At the main airport of Hokkaido, passengers formed long lines to secure alternative flights. Some prepared to see in 2025 in the departure lounge. “It was great to see snow, but I didn’t think ...