If there is anyone who knows about skiing, it’s Kenji Ogiwara. Before turning to politics and becoming Mayor of Nagano, ...

Ski resorts aren't just for winter. With beautiful panoramas, excellent hiking trails and a plethora of outdoor activities on ...

Some will chase winter to Japan and teach a season in Niseko or Hakuba Valley, while others plan to head to Canadian resorts to live, work, ski and repeat. A few say they’ll hang up their skis ...

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but Hakuba remained just one among a host of ski options overshadowed by Japan’s premier resort Niseko. The town ramped up its efforts to distinguish itself from the competition starting around ...