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 ...

Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and the fifth-largest city in the country. As Japan’s most northern island, Hokkaido ...

Hokkaido and communities along northern coastlines facing the Sea of Japan were experiencing strong winds and heavy snow on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. More than 20cm of ...

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 ...

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 ...

This time we ride through the colorful autumn scenery of Hokkaido Prefecture. Our journey begins in Asahikawa and takes us through the Tokachi Plain, before we arrive at the Shiretoko Peninsula on ...

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 ...

Japanese snow is the stuff of legend ... and Michelin-starred dining. As one of Japan's leading seafood and agricultural producers, Hokkaido is known for its cuisine both local and global ...

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 ...