SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after ...

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 ...

Every winter, powderhounds from across the globe flock to Hokkaido eager to experience its mythical snowfall. At the center of this wintery universe are towns such as Niseko, where luxurious ...

In Japan, the first place where ski mountaineering began was the Academic Alpine Club of Hokkaido, which is part of Hokkaido University. The students here have been skiing for over 100 years.

Some ski resorts ended up postponing the opening period for the season or closed down certain areas. Q ... known example being the Niseko area of Hokkaido. The region has attracted a number ...

“A vibrant dining and retail village hub, the Niseko ski field, renowned for its powdery ... shopping and nightlife converge amid the captivating Hokkaido backdrop. “Niseko Village encompasses ...

Here, we look at how some are finding new opportunities in a whole new field – agriculture ... prefecture, Hokkaido, has made a name for itself as a premium ski destination, thanks to the ...