KUTCHAN, Hokkaido--An internationally renowned ski resort area in the Niseko region in southwest Hokkaido is often said to be part of Japan, but not in the same "vein." The area has been developed ...

Niseko Ski Resort is one of the most famous Japan ski resorts among international skiers and snowboarders. Why? It seems like it never stops snowing here, which makes for deep powder. Niseko is ...

If realized, Niseko will be the 10th local government in Japan to introduce a lodging ... Shimukappu village, home to the Tomamu ski resort, plans to complete its lodging tax system by the end ...

Niseko is renowned as one of Japan's leading winter sports destinations. But these days it's also becoming famous as an exciting summertime resort. Visitors can experience a wide variety of ...

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...

The 2024-25 winter ski season boasts record snowfall across alpine regions, including Japan's Niseko with a 70-year high of 191 inches. Europe's Alps and US mountains also see substantial snow, ...

A curated guide to essential gear, from technical layers to looking suave at après, by the brands that define winter in Japan ...

The hotel is a ski-in/ski-out property within the Niseko United ski area, views of mounts Yotei and Niseko Annupuri.

Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder ... Nagano/Hakuba (main island), and the various ski resorts around Sapporo like Niseko and Rusutsu (on Hokkaido). Of course, there are dozens of ...

If all that has you jonesing for more ski days than you’ve currently got planned, there’s more good news: All of these ...

Find bespoke adventure sports like heliskiing, as well as private ski instructors and boutique-lined plazas in these prestigious resorts ... for Asia’s elite, Niseko on Hokkaido Island is ...