Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying slopeside and snagging powder-ready gear.

February 14, 2025, Hokkaido, Japan – @wolf_mc_rush shared a video of them skiing in deep snow in the backcountry of Hokkaido, describing it as the powder of their dreams. They explained that ...

If you’re heading straight to Hokkaido, it’s possible to connect from Tokyo to Sapporo via a short flight. For backcountry ski access, it can be a good idea to rent a car or van, but be ready to drive ...

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 ...

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 ...

The answer to what makes Niseko's snow so amazing lies in its climate. Niseko is in the north of Japan and has two seas on ...

But before we get to that... Earlier this month, I was on a skiing holiday in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. On arrival at the hotel, I was warned by a member of staff that the facility ...

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 ...

Too much snow is not a problem I encounter often when skiing, but then it’s not every day that I ski in Hokkaido, one of the snowiest places on earth. My family and I had arrived in the small ...

He said abandoned ski resorts — and those "just hanging on" — can be seen in rural Honshu and Hokkaido. "I've seen over the last 20 years an incredible change," he said. Efforts are now ...

In Hokkaido Prefecture, the sport of ski mountaineering has a long history. Making your way up into the mountains is possible when you have skis. Climbing through the deep snow requires skill ...

Designing and constructing high-quality wooden villas suited to Hokkaido's climate Resort Design Featuring World No.1 Harvia Saunas ...