Overseas tourists are flocking to lesser-known destinations and novel services in a district on Japan’s northernmost main ...

While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.

Just a short, icy shuffle to Niseko’s buzzing Grand Hirafu village, this six-storey property in Niseko offers 32 serviced ...

A lmost a century after the Japanese government hired famed Austrian skimeister Hannes Schneider to introduce Alpine skiing ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

Record-breaking snowfall across Hokkaido and Sea of ... 9 a.m. and the order to close the road was lifted 45 minutes later. The JMA said 50 centimeters of snow was recorded in Chuo Ward, Niigata ...

This ski town in Japan's Hokkaido prefecture is home to ... and after a heavy dump of snow, you can ski all the way to the road. From there, click off your gear and walk the short distance to ...

So much for an early spring — keep your snow shovels handy and watch your step when going outside, folks! If you’re out and about and looking for something to do, find some ideas in this week’s Best ...

Because if you’re looking for the sweet spot in skiing, where good snow, varied slopes and modern ... by knitting several resorts into a road trip – across two countries.

Cherry blossom season is a magical time everyone should experience. Don't know where to start? We've highlighted lovely spots ...