Moiwa Ski Resort to see the glittering city lights and pretty much get the slopes all to yourselves! In March 2024, on a ski and sightseeing trip to Rusutsu and Sapporo, that’s exactly what we ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries. On Feb. 5, a rescue request was ...

Kiroro Ski Resort is in Akaigawa, 43 kilometers west of Sapporo and 28 kilometers from Otaru. It attracts winter sports fans with its great snowfall and variety of terrains.

In Japan, the first place where ski mountaineering began was the Academic Alpine Club of Hokkaido, which is part of Hokkaido University. The students here have been skiing for over 100 years.

Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang celebrate at an FIS Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Sapporo, Japan. / Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty Images A cheating scandal that has rocked the ...

The most popular skiing can be split into two main areas: Nagano/Hakuba (main island), and the various ski resorts around Sapporo like Niseko and Rusutsu (on Hokkaido). Of course, there are dozens of ...

Kiroro Ski Resort is in Akaigawa, 43 kilometers west of Sapporo and 28 kilometers from Otaru. It attracts winter sports fans with its great snowfall and variety of terrains. Known for its abundant ...

The well-known western Sapporo ski resort, renowned for its powder snow and an elevation of 1,023 meters (3,356 feet), is only a 40-minute drive from the city center. Alpine skiing continues at Mt.