The Sapporo Dome in Japan proves that anything is possible. The stadium cost £276m to build and was opened in 2001 but became known in 1972 when the Winter Olympics were held there. Its ...

SAPPORO--Record snowfall paralyzed transportation networks here and in its neighboring region, forcing a railway operator to cancel all train services to and from the prefectural capital on Feb.

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. About 140 snow statues are ...