A winter sport is a sport which is played in winter. Most such sports are variations of skiing, ice skating and sledding. Traditionally such sports were only played in cold areas during winter, but artificial snow and ice allow more flexibility.

There are four Winter Olympic Games Sports that are held indoors: Speed skating, figure skating, curling, and ice hockey. Two sports have mixed events (in which males and females compete together): figure staking and luge. Only one sport is for males only: Nordic Combined. More about women at the Winter Olympics.

The Sapporo Winter Sports Museum preserves the legacy of the Olympics, which will never be forgotten by sports fans and the citizens of Sapporo, and also ...

No matter which winter sport you choose, staying warm is important. The right clothing and equipment will help you do that. Dress in layers, people often say.

Japan Snow Guide 2015. All the info you need to get up to the mountain and enjoy winter in Japan. Enjoy reading the guide on your computer or tablet or mobile ...

Official list of all Summer and Winter Olympic Sports Videos photos events and news for past Games (ie London 2012) and future (Sochi 2014) Olympics.

Latest news on winter sports in Japan and overseas.

Introduction to winter sports in Japan. Many people who are unaware of the delights of a Japanese winter are genuinely surprised to hear about how much snow ...