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

SAPPORO--A fire has damaged part of a temporary observation center that stands next to the former Hokkaido government office building, a landmark beloved by locals for its attractive design.

SAPPORO--The annual Sapporo Snow Festival ... more than 300 ice and snow sculptures of pop culture figures and famous landmarks, drew more than 2 million visitors, both domestic and from overseas.