But while Furano – a two-hour drive from Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport – may be known for its ski slopes, we soon discover that there is a lot more to this city in the heart of Hokkaido prefecture ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers ... snowboarding off-piste before becoming stranded on a steep slope. They later managed to descend on their own.

Furano Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan, is the perfect place for a winter getaway. It offers stunning scenery, exciting skiing, and a lively après-ski culture. This place is best known for its ...

Read more: 15 Snowy Mountain Towns Perfect For Winter Getaways ... of world-class skiing with authentic Japanese culture, next on the list is Furano. Located in Central Hokkaido about a two ...

Nozo Hotel is practically brand-new when I arrive for the start of the spring ski season in late February. The 78-room property, owned by a Malaysian property developer, opened in ...