Thai AirAsia announces the launch of a new route connecting the northern city of Chiang Mai to Taipei and onto ...

Sapporo in Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido, is a captivating blend of urban sophistication and natural splendour. Despite its myriad attractions, it remains less frequented by tourists compared to ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events ... level snowfalls that were hitting other areas of Japan’s northernmost main island on Feb. 4.

The 2017 event was the eighth staging of the Asian Winter Games, with Sapporo hosting them for the third time, following 1986 and 1990. It was the fourth time Japan had staged the Games.

Authorities in Sapporo are bidding to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. With reliable snowfall and experience hosting the event, the Hokkaido capital is a strong contender. But convincing the ...