February 14, 2025, Hokkaido, Japan – @wolf_mc_rush shared a video of them skiing in deep snow in the backcountry of Hokkaido, describing it as the powder of their dreams. They explained that ...

Hokkaido Railway Co. said a total of 704 services, including those connecting Sapporo with Otaru and Tomakomai, were canceled on Feb. 7 as JR Hokkaido workers could not clear the deep snow from ...

If you’re a skier or snowboarder with social media, chances are your feed is overflowing with Japan content. Mine certainly is. As evidenced by the nonstop digital deluge of nipple-deep powder ...

In Hokkaido Prefecture, the sport of ski mountaineering has a long history. Making your way up into the mountains is possible when you have skis. Climbing through the deep snow requires skill ...

Ezo shika deer are more agile than brown bears, but they are not so adept at traveling in snow-covered trails, making them easy prey for brown bears in areas where there is deep accumulated snow.