Residents are protesting a planned housing facility for foreign workers, exposing the conflict between Japan’s need for labor and anxieties over immigration.

I skied Japan’s most and least westernised resorts – this is what I found - The Japanese ski resort of Niseko draws tourists from across the globe with its towering peaks and legendary powder snow, bu ...

Skiing and snowboarding remain some of the best aspects of winter. However, both can be expensive enterprises. Thankfully, a bunch of Japanese resorts are significantly shaving the cost of enjoying ...

Central Hokkaido deserves a spot on your Japan itinerary—here's where to stay, what to do, and where to eat while you're ...

MATSUMOTO, Japan >> As the number of domestic skiers and snowboarders declines significantly, many ski resorts in Japan are having difficulty staying open. A resort’s ability to attract foreign ...

No two skiers will ever relish in the exact same equation of slope, snow and scenery. What constitutes your favourite place ...

The Zao Onsen Ski Resort in northern Japan offers Aspen‑style deep powder and trails lined with its famed “snow monsters,” ...