Locals are surprised this labour-intensive work, usually frowned upon, has turned into a profitable tourist venture.

People remove snow from a street in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP) A snow sculpture of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is covered with snow at the Sapporo Snow ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events, opened here on Feb. 4, overcoming what had been a record low snowfall this season.

Sapporo is young in terms of age, established in 1857 with a population of a mere seven people! Now boasting more than two ...

The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the eastern regions of the island, including Obihiro and Kushiro, whose city offices received dozens ...

The Sapporo Snow Festival started on February 4 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is a famous Japanese festival celebrating snow and ...

SAPPORO, Japan (Kyodo) -- The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off an elaborate weeklong affair Tuesday, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, attractions and ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after ...

“We aim to further establish our global position by not only showcasing the world-renowned appeal of Sapporo and Hokkaido's snow but also by promoting environmentally and community friendly ...

A weather expert says heavy snowfall in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido may become more frequent if global warming progresses.

Snow sculptures are lit up at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Tuesday, the opening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival. The annual festival features a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, ...

Capcom has set up a Monster Hunter Wilds snow sculpture art featuring the Arkveld with a Palico at the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival.