Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...

Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries. On Feb. 5, a rescue request was ...

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

Speaking of, Japan is actually split into 14,125 islands, but the only two you have to worry about for skiing are Honshu (the large main island) and Hokkaido (its smaller northern neighbor). Luckily, ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...

As Japan celebrates another winter of epic snowfall, our writer discovers some of the world’s best skiing on it’s ...

SAPPORO--Two people believed to be foreign nationals were killed in an avalanche on Mount Yoteizan in Kutchan, Hokkaido, on March 11 while backcountry skiing, according to Hokkaido police and ...

Drive an hour in any direction from Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo, and you’ll find yourself in the agricultural region of Japan ...