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 ...

Rusutsu Resort is Hokkaido’s largest all-season resort, is 90 minutes by car or free shuttle from Sapporo and 45 minutes from Niseko. The resort has three peaks blanketed in fluffy snow and 37 ...

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.

One of the most interesting parts of the museum was also the wall displaying colorful ... extra special for family and friends. Hokkaido's famous Snow Brand butter is even available in this ...

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 ...