The students here have been skiing for over 100 years. Cveto Podlogar is a licensed international mountain guide from Slovenia. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Cveto heads out into the ...

Plus you can easily fit it in after a day of sightseeing in Sapporo. So here’s our experience and a guide to night skiing at Mt Moiwa accessed from Sapporo. *This post may contain affiliate ...

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido ... Of the 38 people stranded this season, 34―nearly 90 percent―were backcountry skiing or snowboarding at the time, more than double the number from ...

Hokkaido and its capital are so much more than just winter attractions. Sure, there’s something magical about the island’s snow-covered landscapes. But the magic is there no matter the time of year: ...

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 ...

The Sapporo Dome in Japan proves that anything is possible. The stadium cost £276m to build and was opened in 2001 but became known in 1972 when the Winter Olympics were held there. Its ...

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.