The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about closures and opening date delays at ski resorts ...

Japan Ski Experience Niseko Hirafu New Gondola Lift Cabins Autumn Snow, Hokkaido, 2024 This winter is set to offer Innova ...

Japan’s ‘champagne powder’ snow makes it the dream destination for skiers and snowboarders. The Standard checks out one of its top resorts Hokkaido’s fabled powder snow puts a visit to ...

The travel period is from Jan. 21 to March 29, 2025. Hokkaido, known for its stunning winter landscapes, will be blanketed in ...

Luckily, the western side of Honshu is home to a chain of tall mountains (the Japanese Alps) that, along with perfectly conical volcanoes further inland and up north on Hokkaido, catch all the ...

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific announced a seat sale for the newly-opened direct route to Sapporo, Japan (New Chitose). Cebu ...

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, located in central Hokkaido, features a ski area and tower hotels that are popular with tourists from China and other countries. Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart acquired the ...

YOICHI, Hokkaido—The fields of Hokkaido are frozen and snow-covered in winter, but this is a key season for organic farmer Tokio Makino. During the chilly period after harvest, Makino ...

From wool and cashmere to fleece and nylon, the best winter pants are made of fabrics that pack the heat. Inside, shop picks ...