NAGANO—An English-language video and online ... These areas, however, are not part of a ski resort and are thus not patrolled. Injured or lost backcountry skiers can find themselves stranded ...

Nagano (長野) is one of Japan’s top travel spots, known for its seasonal beauty, stunning mountains, and rich history and culture. This guide covers the best times to visit, must-see sights, local food, ...

But Nagano's Hakuba ... Rising international interest to ski in Japan is fueling an influx of investment, as foreigners scoop up homes and pour money into resort developments.

The resort town also has a stunning après ski scene with a wide range of restaurants and karaoke bars. To venture a bit further afield, visit Japan's hidden gem city of Nagano to see beautiful ...

along with the more famed Japanese ski resorts of Niseko and Hakuba, is known for powder snow, dubbed “Japow.” The resort areas are a huge part of Japan’s tourism boom, also fuelled by a ...

Hakuba Valley is startlingly beautiful. The Japanese Alps reach to the heavens and the ski lifts seem to trundle skywards forever. Some of the runs feel frighteningly close to the edge of the ...

With more than 50 ski resorts of all sizes, Niigata is Japan's best-kept snow secret.

Kazuyo Baba, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Nichigo Press, talks about the rising popularity of skiing in Japan among Australians. This recording is a follow-up on the previous skiing episode ...