Hokkaido is one of the four main islands of Japan. It is a skiing and snowboarding hotspot in winter and is home to the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu. The region is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, its February Snow Festival, and its amazing seafood. A great place to visit for sports in winter…

Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido, is one of the first places to visit for many tourists venturing to the northern island of Japan. Sapporo is translated as “dry, great river” in the language of the indigenous Ainu people and is famous for its beautiful culture and traditional heritage. On top of that, it’s also…

‘Tis the season to be jolly because winter has arrived in Japan! The season of magical snow and winter wonderland has come to The Land of The Rising Sun. I am pretty sure that every avid winter sports enthusiast right now is grinning from ear to ear now that the long wait is over! Little…

Have you heard of the Sapporo Snow Festival? It’s a festival held in Sapporo which is the capital city of Hokkaido, the north island. It’s normally held in February. As you may have guessed, this is a festival for snow. Many large and beautiful sculptures are made from snow at this festival! Here are 3…

For many people who live outside of Japan planning a trip is an exciting prospect. Flights and hotels can be expensive, especially if you are coming from far away so you want to make the most out of your trip to Japan. There are many things to take into account when you are planning your…

Do you live in a tropical country with no snow? Or are you simply fond of snow? Sapporo, a city in Hokkaido, celebrates a snow festival annually. People from all over the Japan and from overseas visit Sapporo to witness the enchanting winter wonderland of Sapporo Festival. alljapantours.com/ Why fo there? wickedweirdworld.com/ Sapporo Snow Festival…