Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

With the winter sports season in full swing, skiers, snowboarders and those who just want to experience the snow are once again descending on Hokkaido ... facilities in Niseko and Kutchan.

From October 2024, the land ministry has been gathering opinions on Hokkaido’s alpine adventurers with an eye toward ...

Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.

A growing number of local governments plan to cash in on Japan’s post-pandemic tourist boom by adopting accommodation taxes, ...

Qantas will begin a seasonal route to Hokkaido, Japan’s powder fields. The post Qantas announces seasonal snow flights to ...

A curated guide to essential gear, from technical layers to looking suave at après, by the brands that define winter in Japan ...

Cloudy with a high of 27 °F (-2.8 °C) and a 59% chance of precipitation. Winds from W to NNE at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). Night - Partly cloudy with a 24% chance of precipitation. Winds ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...