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

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

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These are issued "for any amount of freezing rain, or when two to four inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain), is expected to cause a significant inconvenience ...

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s snow-covered landscapes. But the magic is there no matter the time of year: ...

Set amid snow-coiffed birch trees in West Hirafu with ... this stay opened in 2022 and is just 10 minutes’ walk into the village. It may not have the bravado of some of Niseko’s fanciest ...

Escape to Livigno, Italy, where Christmas feels like a fairytale. This idyllic winter village, covered in glistening snow, is perfect for holiday walks, cozy cafés, and festive markets.

The snow is very, very wet and heavy there. I can ski much better in Hokkaido.” Hokkaido is surrounded by water ... Niseko United — a collection of four resorts, Annapurna, Niseko Village, Hirafu, ...

Languages: English. You can get in touch with Joe by emailing [email protected] The combination of heavy snow, high winds and low temperatures could lead to treacherous travel and ...

Trench off Hokkaido contains energy that could trigger a 9.0 earthquake According to researchers from Japan's Tohoku and Hokkaido universities and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and ...