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Heavy snow in Hokkaido

People walk near the Sapporo Clock Tower in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026, following heavy snowfall.

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Heavy snow in Hokkaido

People cross a street in a downtown area of Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026, following heavy snowfall.

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Heavy snow in Hokkaido

People walk on a street in a downtown area of Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026, following heavy snowfall.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026, alongside silver medalist Abigail Strate (L) of Canada and bronze medalist Heidi Dyhre Traaserud of Norway.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Heidi Dyhre Traaserud of Norway competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping bronze at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Abigail Strate of Canada competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping silver at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Abigail Strate of Canada competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping silver at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Anna Odine Stroem of Norway competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping bronze at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Abigail Strate of Canada competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping silver at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Abigail Strate (L) of Canada and bronze medalist Anna Odine Stroem of Norway.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc (R) of Slovenia celebrates after winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura (R) of Japan and compatriot Ren Nikaido smile after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura (R) of Japan and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Domen Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping gold in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Domen Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping gold in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Domen Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping gold in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Domen Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping gold in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ren Nikaido of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping bronze in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ren Nikaido of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping bronze in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ren Nikaido of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping bronze in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan poses after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Domen Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping gold in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 18, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Daniel Tschofenig of Austria.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan waves to the crowd after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Daniel Tschofenig of Austria competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping bronze in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Daniel Tschofenig of Austria competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping bronze in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Daniel Tschofenig of Austria competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping bronze in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Domen Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup men's ski jumping gold in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 7

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 6

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 5

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 4

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Masashi Ozaki lifts the victor's trophy after winning the ANA Open golf tournament at Sapporo Golf Club in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Sept. 22, 2002, becoming the oldest winner on the Japan Golf Tour at 55 years and 7 months. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.