Sculptors defeat warm winter in time for Sapporo Snow Festival
SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events, opened here on Feb. 4, overcoming what had ...
Former Olympic medalist hypes up 'slipper table tennis championships' in Hokkaido village
The "All Japan Slipper Table Tennis Championships," where players used slippers instead of rackets, were held on Feb. 1 in ...
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Hokkaido Faces Historic Snowfall Disruption
Record-breaking snowfall has struck Hokkaido, Japan's northern island, causing significant disruptions in transportation and ...
Almost 90% of skiers reported lost in Hokkaido went off-piste
SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after ...
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Heavy snow hits northern Japan, disrupting daily life
Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries TOKYO -- Record-breaking snowfall fell ...
Events aim to raise awareness about growing numbers of 'double carers' in Japan
Support groups across Japan are hosting events throughout February to raise awareness of the challenges faced by "double ...
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Marine heatwaves driving change in Hokkaido’s fishing industry
Hokkaido University Professor Emeritus Sakurai ... but fisheries are battling a lack of awareness of the fish. To address that, an event in October showcased yellowtail recipes at public tasting ...
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Former Olympic medalist hypes up 'slipper table tennis championships' in Hokkaido village
Kasumi Ishikawa, right, watches a slipper table tennis match in Makkari, Hokkaido, on Feb. 1, 2025. (Mainichi/Taichi Kaizuka) The event at the Makkari Village Community Center featured Kasumi ...