The town of Hakuba in northern Nagano Prefecture is no stranger to global attention. A winter sports mecca, it hosted the alpine and Nordic skiing competitions at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics.

This week, three metres of powder snow will coat Japan’s Central Alps, a region Nobel Laureate Yasunari Kawabata labelled ...

Backcountry skiing offers a captivating allure, doesn’t it? There’s something irresistible about leaving the crowded lifts behind for a more thrilling experience on the slopes ...

Located at the altitude of 1,830 meters on Mt. Kitayatsugatake in Shinshu, this ski resort is surrounded by Japan’s largest white birch forests. The draws are the eight courses, various attractions ...

The shape of its summit looks differently depending on the angle and looks like a ""horse saddle"", as the mountain name describes, when viewing from the Nomugi ski resort. You can see panoramic views ...

Backcountry has a strongng pull, right? Leaving the lifts behind is appealing. This kind of of skiing is is different than ...

No matter your sport, it can be hard to tune into every game, especially if you've given up cable. Fortunately, some of the best sports streaming services can help you start watching your favorite ...

Where to stay in Kyoto, including the top neighbourhoods, hotel recommendations and how to stay in Kyoto like a local.

Dotombori, has many great restaurants, food stalls, and bars lining either side of the canal Osaka is regarded as the ...

There is also a snow-sure glacier for all abilities. Beginners will find wide, gentle nursery slopes beside the village and a good choice of ski schools while intermediates enjoy fast cruising on high ...