Welcome to Japan’s snow-capped wonderland. A unique natural phenomenon, known as drift ice, occurs each winter on the Sea of Okhotsk, on Hokkaido’s northern shores. Ice drifts southward from ...

Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week ... In some parts of the country, an especially snowy winter continues. Aomori City is reported to have spent the largest ...

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...

As interest in unique winter vacation experiences continues to grow, Hokkaido, Japan, has firmly established itself as a premier cold-weather destination. With its stunning snow-covered landscapes and ...

Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city ... to the region every winter. But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest ...

SAPPORO, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN : Aerial view of cityscape of Sapporo and snow. View of buildings and streets around Susukino downtown. Japanese winter and romantic Christmas concept. Sunset or sunrise shot.

People remove snow from a street in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP) ...