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

Known for its abundant “Japow” or Japanese powder, Kiroro has earned a reputation as one of Hokkaido’s premier skiing destinations. Established in 1991, Kiroro Snow World stands out as one ...

Hi, it’s Kanoko in Tokyo. I was on our family’s annual skiing trip last week when a wave of infectious gastroenteritis ...

At Club Med, spring skiing is more than just a holiday—it's a season of discovery. Enjoy pristine slopes with fewer crowds, ...

Japan’s north island has a unique solution for skiers in search of unique culture and the world’s most famous snow ...

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 ...

Niseko ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan. YANG WEI / FOR CHINA DAILY Many ski resorts in Japan are facing difficulty in staying open. As the number of domestic skiers and snowboarders declines ...

Hence, the islands get Japanuburied during Japanuary. 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) ...

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

The snow is very, very wet and heavy there. I can ski much better in Hokkaido.” Hokkaido is surrounded by water, which fuels the weather systems that produce the consistent dry powder it is ...

And some ski resorts in Japan, France, and Canada, in particular, stay open far later into the year than one might assume.