Japan is actually split into 14,125 islands, but the only two you have to worry about for skiing are Honshu (the large main island) and Hokkaido (its smaller northern neighbor). Luckily, the western ...

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that the skiing in Japan is really, really good. Heck, they even named a whole month after it–Japanuary. With upwards of 400 established ski ...

Japan Ski Experience has been named Japan's Best Ski Travel Agent at the 2025 Ski Asia Awards, marking the company's second consecutive win. Alister Buckingham Japan Ski Experience ...

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.

Q: What about in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido? A: Global warming may affect not only the quantity but also the quality of snow. The quality depends on temperature and humidity as ...

Skiing is no exception. Introduced to Japan in 1911 by a major in the Austro-Hungarian army, Theodor von Lerch, on Mount Kanaya, skiing has become an integral part of the nation’s outdoor ...

A Magnitude 6 earthquake struck off coast of Hokkaido, Japan on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

Niseko, Hokkaido Best for ticking off the bucket list. Possibly the best-known ski resort in Japan, Niseko is world-famous for its decent vertical (940m) and consistent, quality powder snow, with ...

Best ski resort in Japan for powder: Annupuri, Hokkaido Rusutsu is a quieter alternative to some of Hokkaido's better know ski fields. This northern island scores around 15 metres per year.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that the skiing in Japan is really, really good. Heck, they even named a whole month after it–Japanuary. With upwards of 400 established ...

Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder, delicious food, hot springs, and full immersion in a culture unlike anything else on the planet. With somewhere north of 400 ski resorts and ...

Q: What about in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido? A: Global warming may affect not only the quantity but also the quality of snow. The quality depends on temperature and humidity as ...