The northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido is known for its beautiful winter sights. In Kitami City, temperatures may drop to around -15 degrees Celsius in the morning and evening, but its clear ...

Hokkaido and communities along northern coastlines facing the Sea of Japan were experiencing strong winds and heavy snow Tuesday, according to Japan’s meteorological agency. More than 20cm of ...

Vail Daily reporter John LaConte snowboards through the trees at the Kamui Ski Links, a municipally owned ski resort in ...

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 ...

In April of 2024 I travelled to Japan ... in snow: it’s actually a great insulator. In conclusion, being buried alive doesn’t seem so bad, at least not if you’re a bat... Hokkaido’s ...

A winter pressure pattern and a cold air mass are bringing heavy snow to parts of northern Japan. Large accumulations ... up to 40 centimeters in Hokkaido and Niigata prefectures, up to 35 ...

This December, JC’s Top 30 Qualifiers embarked on an unforgettable journey to Hokkaido, Japan, to experience the region’s world-renowned snow holiday charm. The excitement was palpable as they ...

HOKKAIDO, Japan — Winter has arrived in Hokkaido, Japan and it is one of the best seasons for sports enthusiasts. With its renowned powder snow, the region has become a paradise for those ...

TOKYO, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- A series of accidents have occurred across Japan's Hokkaido, involving falls from rooftops during snow removal that left two people dead and one injured. At ...

More than 20 centimetres (7.9 inches) of snow has fallen in some areas of Hokkaido. (Representative Image) Japan Airlines said it scrapped 42 flights, affecting 6,398 passengers, by early ...