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 ...

Famous for its azure hue in the warmer months, Biei Town's Blue Pond in Hokkaido ... snow that provides a backdrop for a magical light show. This winter spectacle takes place from November to April.

A: Yes. The light, fine "powder snow" in Japan is globally renowned for its excellent skiing quality, a well-known example being the Niseko area of Hokkaido. The region has attracted a number of ...