Though the 2020 ski season has been one of the warmest in recent years, the advent of winter brings with it the season for snow sports. Every year, scores of tourists come from outside Japan just for ...

Winter is undoubtedly the season for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. With numerous snowy regions throughout the country, Japan is frequently visited by foreign tourists for its offering ...

A skier going down a slope at dusk. Yes, the rumors are true. There is still a place on Earth where you can pay less than $100 for a day pass and enjoy some of the best aprés-ski meals on the planet.

At 5 p.m., the line outside Ohyokkuri has already begun to form. The traditional izakaya, or pub, is so popular that people start waiting outside for half an hour before it opens to get a seat. On the ...

HAKUBA VALLEY, Japan – Snow crab legs protruded from a steaming bowl of miso soup accompanied by a golden-brown portion of takoyaki, a battered ball stuffed with grilled octopus. What did this ...

I’ve stopped for breath on a sunny slope above Hakuba Valley on the Japanese island of Honshu. Snowbound forests stand tall above steep rises of smooth powder, and higher still, craggy peaks pierce ...

A Housing Japan Group Company, Resort Japan K.K., announces the grand opening of Cedars Hotel on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Hakuba Valley, Nagano, Japan. Located in the Tsugaike area of Otari ...

Japan is home to some incredible snow destinations, making it a top choice for skiing and snowboarding. You might not think to visit these places once the snow melts, but the green season at Japan's ...

It’s affordable, has great powder, and is just a few hours from Tokyo. What else could you ask for? Hakuba Valley is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, which is just three hours from Tokyo by ...