HAKUBA, Nagano Prefecture—The local government here will introduce fines for public nuisances, such as late-night fireworks and littering, following a surge in disruptive behavior at the popular ski ...

Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, is a place you might be curious about when you want to ...

At 5 p.m., the line outside Ohyokkuri has already begun to form. The traditional izakaya, or pub, is so popular that people start waiting outside for half an hour before it opens to get a seat. On the ...

This comprehensive travel guide explores the breathtaking valley of Hakuba, detailing how to get there, where to stay across its diverse villages, and what to expect from its ten incredible ski ...

Niseko, Hakuba, Rusutsu, and plenty of lesser-known mountains are within reach. Here's how to make your pass work for you.

The town of Hakuba in northern Nagano Prefecture is no stranger to global attention. A winter sports mecca, it hosted the alpine and Nordic skiing competitions at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. The ...

Japan is home to some incredible snow destinations, making it a top choice for skiing and snowboarding. You might not think to visit these places once the snow melts, but the green season at Japan's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter is undoubtedly the season for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. With numerous snowy regions throughout the ...

I’ve stopped for breath on a sunny slope above Hakuba Valley on the Japanese island of Honshu. Snowbound forests stand tall above steep rises of smooth powder, and higher still, craggy peaks pierce ...

Like many other snow resorts in Japan, the Tsugaike and Iwatake areas of Hakuba in the central Japan prefecture of Nagano face the overall decline in domestic skiing and snowboarding populations ...