SAPPORO—Amid towering snow and ice sculptures, ambitious curry bun venders will seek to set a new Guinness World Record by selling 10,000 buns in eight hours at the Sapporo Snow Festival on Feb. 8.

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Residents had complained about buses jammed with tourists carrying large suitcases during the Sapporo Snow Festival in February and the autumn foliage season in 2024, officials said. In some cases ...

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Shoulder season refers to the period of time between peak season and off. This can last months or weeks depending on ...

Snow sports - and events like the Sapporo Snow Festival - begin to hit their straps in early December and the season stretches to early March, (mid March if you're lucky). Winter sports are pretty ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country in delicate shades of pink, creating a magical atmosphere. Cities like ...

Beyond this festival, Sapporo and other parts of Hokkaido host plenty of smaller ... Many gardens also have small cafés or shops nearby where you can grab a lavender-infused treat, like ice cream or ...