Snow sculptures created by locals include one of Hokkaido native Haruka Kitaguchi, who won gold in the women's javelin ...

Kushiro ramen is a local Hokkaido gourmet dish that features thin, curly noodles served in a light soy sauce-based broth.

As night falls, thousands of snow lanterns flicker to life, casting a soft glow over the picturesque Otaru Canal. Known as the second-largest winter festival in Japan, the Asahikawa Winter Festival ...