Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s ...

Investigators said the daughter and her father bought a knife, a saw and a suitcase in the Hokkaido capital before the incident, and the father also purchased a large quantity of ice near the ...

He warned visitors to pay attention to weather conditions while enjoying the festival. The Hokkaido capital was bereft of snow on its main roads until about a week before the festival’s opened.

With reliable snowfall and experience hosting the event, the Hokkaido capital is a strong contender. But convincing the organizers and convincing the local public are two different things.