How many zoo animals can say that they got their very own snow sculpture? Well, these two lucky polar bears can!

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

YUZAWA, Japan >> The Inukko Matsuri (Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival), a traditional Lunar New Year festival in which people make ...

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s ...

Winter in Hokkaido comes with meters of snow, literally.

with the Sapporo Snow Festival in February being the most famous. This event features massive snow sculptures and attracts artists and visitors from around the world. In summer, the Sapporo Beer ...

They have suggested rain, thunder, and even snow close to home. Stay tuned, it is still March.

“We moved to town in March [1979] and on the Park City Golf Course that very first weekend was a snow-sculpture contest with the most incredible vignettes — made in one day and completely out of ...

Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and ...

SAPPORO--Designs for large-scale sculptures that will feature at the Sapporo Snow Festival to be held Feb. 4-11 include a plant-eating dinosaur and a mockup of the new home turf of the ...