Snow or never Sapporo is young in terms of age, established in 1857 with a population of a mere seven people! Now boasting ...

Sapporo is best known for its neighboring epic ski resorts, but it's impressive any month of the year. Follow our guide to make the most of your next visit. Presiding over the mountainous island ...

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 ...

Sapporo: Ski Mountaineering Tradition Making your way up into the mountains is possible when you have skis. Climbing through the deep snow requires skill, experience and thorough preparation.

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries. On Feb. 5, a rescue request was ...

Kiroro Ski Resort is in Akaigawa, 43 kilometers west of Sapporo and 28 kilometers from Otaru. It attracts winter sports fans with its great snowfall and variety of terrains. Known for its abundant ...

Page got right back into the gym following the season-ending World Championships. He’s continuing to maintain his fitness base while getting in as much on-snow work as possible. The last few weeks, ...