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At any time of year people come here to be outdoors, but especially injanuary and february — the height of the ski season. the resorts on hokkaido are globally renowned, partly because of the quality of the snow. but also theres a real diversity in the landscape which provides fast black runs, gentle nursery slopes, and loads of backcountry off—piste skiing. but this year theres been a problem. its the lowest snowfall on record injapan since 1961. and at this resort here they had to delay th...

Feels like a throwback to the glory days of the sport. it is a boxing occasion to savour. dan, thank you. and now, with the rest of the days sport, heres holly hamilton at the bbc sport centre. good evening, kate. there were mixed fortunes for the home sides in the six nations today. scotland got their first win of the campaign with a 17—0 victory in rome, while wales hopes of defending their title have all but disappeared. they were beaten 27—23 by france, who remain on course for the grand...

All of this is difficult to hear if this is the highlight of your sporting year. but the weathers had an even bigger impact at the bottom of the hill. this is the sapporo snow festival, held every february, right in the heart of hokkaido‘s capital. laughter. music plays. its a big deal and famous internationally. about 2 million visitors come every year. most people come for the incredible snow sculptures. it started in 1950

And his very devoted dog. this week were kicking off on japans northern island, hokkaido. its the countrys winter playground, hosting skiers and snowboarders from everywhere. its also home to one of the worlds famous winter events — the sapporo snow festival. but, sadly, milder temperatures and drier conditions have led to problems for organisers this year. so carmen has pulled on her snow boots and headed north to see how theyre coping. the wide open spaces of hokkaido.

Through the papers again in just underan through the papers again in just under an hour. thank you to you both. next on bbc news, its the the travel show. the wide open spaces of hokkaido. at any time of year people come here to be outdoors, but especially injanuary and february — the height of the ski season. the resorts on hokkaido are globally renowned, partly because of the quality of the snow. but also theres a real diversity in the landscape which provides fast black runs, gentle nursery...

This week we are kicking off on japans northern ireland, hokkaido. its a countrys winter playground. its a countrys winter playground. it is also home to one of the worlds famous winter events, the sapporo snow festival. but, sadly, milder temperatures and drier conditions have led to problems for organisers this year. so carmen has pulled on her snowbirds and headed north to see how they are coping. the wide open spaces of hokkaido. at any time of year people come here to be outdoors, but espec...

To cement his status as the dominant force in the division. here in the boxing capital of the world, there are hopes fury—wilder two could break all pay—per—view records, and return this division to the status it enjoyed during its glory days. this, a rivalry breathing new life into the sport. dan roan reporting from las vegas. now on bbc news — the travel show. this week on the travel show... carmens chilling in northern japan, despite a lack of snow. im in brazilfor despite a lack of s...

If this is the highlight of your sporting year. but the weathers had an even bigger impact at the bottom of the hill. this is the sapporo snow festival, held every february, right in the heart of hokkaidos capital. laughter. wooo! music plays. its a big deal and famous internationally. about 2 million visitors come every year. most people come for the incredible snow sculptures. it started in 1950 as a way for high school students to publicly display their sculptures, but now its grown into some...

Well, this is where at around five oclock in the morning uk time tyson fury and deontay wilder will make their way to the ring here at the grand hotel for what is being widely considered the biggest title fight in 21 years. the most prestigious of the four belts is on the line. it is such a big fight because these are undefeated fighters. remember, widely considered the two best heavyweights in the world right now. if it is anything like as good a belt as the won some 15 months ago in los angele...

Injapan since 1961. and at this resort here they had to delay their opening by one month because there just wasnt enough snow. so do you think skiing as a pastime, a winter pastime, might be in danger? all of this is difficult to hear