Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

I can ski much better in Hokkaido ... There was a time when Niseko United — a collection of four resorts, Annapurna, Niseko Village, Hirafu, often divided into upper and lower and Hanazono ...

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of Niseko and Hakuba ... another 50% this past ski season, it said. Around 30% of visitors were from Australia, 20% from the United States, and 15% from ...

Heli-ski operators ferry well-heeled customers to surrounding mountains and luxury concierge companies offer everything from chef’s tables to bespoke snowmobile tours. There was a time when Niseko ...

Major ski passes for the 2025-26 season are now on sale, offering significant savings for early buyers despite price ...