And because gear can make or break a trip, I’ll also share a few gear picks, including Hokkaido-ready skis, snowboards and more that’ll help you make the most of your time. One thing to ...

February 14, 2025, Hokkaido, Japan – @wolf_mc_rush shared a video of them skiing in deep snow in the backcountry of Hokkaido, describing it as the powder of their dreams. They explained that ...

Snowfall reached record levels in eastern Hokkaido while blanketing other parts of the Japanese archipelago on Feb. 4, and more snow is forecast for wide areas through Feb. 6. The heavy snow is ...

Global warming could transform Hokkaido’s iconic powdered snow into the wet flakes found on Japan’s main island of Honshu, a study showed. Researchers from Hokkaido University and the Japan ...

00:58 Hokkaido's largest river, the Ishikari River, flows through the gorge, which is full of towering cliffs. First, we'll strap on our snow shoes and trek through the gorge, which can only be ...