When was the first time you experienced snowfall? While I have walked on slippery, icy snow during my previous travels abroad ...

In the world of Japanese sweets, one of the most divisive flavors is mint chocolate/chocolate mint. See? There are even multiple opinions on what the name of it should be, to go along with the ...

The city of Aomori, located in Aomori Prefecture, in the far north of Japan’s main island, Honshu, is the snowiest city in ...

There's a new cheesesteak pop-up in D.C. that may best a trip to Philly. Why it matters: If you've ever tried chef Katsuya ...

SAPPORO--The city government announced a same ... The online reservation service is available in Japanese, English and Chinese. The service is offered for a limited time until Feb.

Valentine's Day is an opportunity to try a new restaurant on the South Shore, so we curated a list for you to consider.

Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, a dazzling showcase of ice and artistry that lures millions to far northern Hokkaido prefecture each winter, almost did not happen this year. A month of record ...

Lemon-flavored alcoholic drinks have quickly filled the market void in Japan created by younger consumers’ diminished thirst for beer ... Sakaba no Lemon Sour. Sapporo Breweries Ltd.

Night - Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 17 °F (-8.3 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 36 °F (2.2 °C ...

Snow sculptures are lit up at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Tuesday, the opening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival ... Of these, 80 are citizens' snow sculptures. One of the sculptures depicts ...

SAPPORO, Japan (Kyodo) -- The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off an elaborate weeklong affair Tuesday, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, attractions ...

Get ready to delve into the heart of Hokkaido with our carefully crafted itinerary. This five-day journey will take you to all the must-visit destinations in Japan's untamed northern region. We ...