Mount Hakuba-Norikuradake is just one of several Japanese mountains that provide ideal conditions for backcountry skiing and snowboarding. But these scenic and unpatrolled areas, which lure winter ...
My husband and I paid $115 each for Gran Class tickets on Japan's Shinkansen bullet train. The seats and extra perks made a ...
MATSUMOTO, Japan >> As the number of domestic skiers and snowboarders declines significantly, many ski resorts in Japan are ...
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.
From Hokkaido's pristine powder-snow peaks to the neon-lit drinking warrens of downtown Osaka, inbound tourists are flocking ...
The most popular skiing can be split into two main areas: Nagano/Hakuba (main island), and the various ski resorts around Sapporo like Niseko and Rusutsu (on Hokkaido). Of course, there are dozens of ...
It begins almost 24 years ago, on Valentine’s Day morning of 1998, in the alpine resort of Hakuba, 30 miles from the Olympic city of Nagano, and where I was covering the Games, and specifically, ...
A skier in Hakuba, Japan triggered an avalanche while on a mountain in January 24. The skier's friends were nearby and ready to attempt a rescue if needed, no one was injured.
There are a dizzying number of slopes to choose from. For skiing outside of Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort ranks high on our list. Nestled on Mt. Kenashi, this resort boasts over 3,500 feet of ...
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