Where Snow Meets Sand And Sea: Japan's Extraordinary Winter Beach Phenomenon

Where Snow Meets Sand And Sea: Japan's Extraordinary Winter Beach Phenomenon

When people think of beaches, they usually imagine sunshine, warm sand, and crashing waves. Snow is perhaps the last thing that comes to mind. Yet, on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, nature creates a breathtaking spectacle every winter where snow-covered beaches meet the rolling sea, producing one of the world’s most unusual coastal landscapes. Between December and February, Hokkaido receives some of the heaviest snowfall in Japan. As icy w…