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The number of skiers and snowboarders in Japan declined to 4.6 million in 2023 from 18.6 million in 1993 due to an increasing number of leisure activities and the declining birthrate, according to a ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

When was the first time you experienced snowfall? While I have walked on slippery, icy snow during my previous travels abroad ...

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

A curated guide to essential gear, from technical layers to looking suave at après, by the brands that define winter in Japan ...

Vitus Stenhøj Schiøtz from Denmark was overwhelmed in Tokyo but found a home away from home in a ski resort where he can ...

As the weather becomes increasingly chilly, you might want to consider the Japanese home practice for warmer winter nights.

Over nearly a week (February 13–19, 1959), a relentless storm at Mount Shasta Ski Bowl amassed 189 inches (15.75 feet) of ...

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.

This charming resort is steeped in A-list history, and offers unique adventures from snowshoeing to carriage rides and dining ...

Snowfall in Japan this winter is expected to be about average, offering visitors the chance to enjoy snow-clad castles. Nikkei has asked a panel of experts to select some of the most spectacular ...