Since the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, skiing has been big news in Japan and for decades now, this destination has sat firmly atop ...

Japan is the opposite of the U.S. in many ways, and not just because the mountains there are seeing above-average snowfall ...

Discover why Niseko is Japan’s most international ski resort. From legendary powder snow to global visitors, explore how ...

Skiing at Niseko Grand Hirafu should be on every skier's bucket list. There’s enough snow to go around, and then some.

Japan's main islands are roughly bisected by mountains as tall as 12,000 feet from south to north. Among the country's over 500 ski areas, the most popular are on the northern island of Hokkaido and ...

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that the skiing in Japan is really, really good. Heck, they even named a whole month after it–Japanuary. With upwards of 400 established ski ...

TOKYO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The popularity of Japan's crisp powder snow among foreign skiers, surging back into the country, is luring more to seek the thrill of pristine backcountry slopes - sometimes ...

Japan is the Holy Grail for skiers who love to ski deep powder. On the northern island of Hokkaido, the mountains are known for frequent snowfall, après ski means soaking in an outdoor onsen with a ...

Japan offers some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding for those looking to change up their routine, due to the reliability of its deep powder snow. Japan's main islands are roughly bisected by ...