SAPPORO—Soaring consumer prices and the sliding yen forced the Sapporo city government to add 17 billion yen ($116 million) to its estimated cost to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, sources said. The ...

SAPPORO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 27: (CHINA OUT, SOUTH KOREA OUT) Okurayama Jump Stadium, where was the Ski Jumping venue at 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, is seen on November 27, 2014 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, ...

Sapporo City, located in Hokkaido, is Japan’s northernmost designated city. The city has a population of approximately 2 million, making it the fourth largest in the country by population. Unlike many ...

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Sapporo has today received approval from the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) to enter the continuous dialogue phase of the bidding process for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. It follows ...

Sapporo is the perfect holiday destination, particularly during the winter season (December to March). It’s a lifetime experience to enjoy the magical Sapporo Snow Festival, which is full of ...

The International Olympic Committee was already struggling to find hosts for the Winter Games. Sapporo’s flailing 2030 bid has added another headache. By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno Reporting from ...

Sapporo is known for its rich architectural heritage, a symbol of its place as Hokkaido's hub of politics, economy, and culture from the 19th century. Architect James Lambiasi visits a dairy farming ...

As Hokkaido’s long winter season comes to a close, the melting ice and warm weather signify the beginning of spring. Living in Sapporo for four years now, spring is one of my favorite seasons as the ...

The subways that run beneath the central part of Sapporo are essential for sightseeing. You can access almost all of the major sightseeing spots of the city by subway. The subway is easy to use at an ...

SAPPORO--City officials here will impose stricter measures to battle the growing COVID-19 crisis, but some of the loudest public groans are over the decision to still hold a pre-Olympic event in the ...