Category
Snow and Ice
ActivitiesSnow and Ice
Japan’s reputation for the best snow on Earth is well earned — Niseko’s international powder scene, Nagano’s dense concentration of resorts, and Tohoku’s quieter, heavier-snowfall hills that never quite make the international lists. Our complete guide to skiing and snowboarding in Japan covers all of it, region by region, alongside dedicated coverage of backcountry touring, avalanche awareness, and the annual Japan Snow Guide. Browse below for resort deep dives, trip reports, and season-by-season updates.
Activism
Protecting Japan’s Pow
Professional snowboarder and environmentalist Goro Komatsu fights climate change with Protect our Winters Japan.
Gear
These Boots were Made for Riding
Yuki-ita shaper Atsushi Gomyo collaborates with footwear company KEEN on a versatile snow boot.
Winter
Hiroshima Skiing at Osorakan Snow Park
Enjoy skiing and snowboarding just an hour from Hiroshima at Osorakan Snow Park. Every winter, people from Kansai and Kyushu flock to one of the region’s most popular ski resorts for winter fun.
Akita
Tracking Akita’s Matagi Hunters
Akita in the northern Tohoku region is home to the Matagi, hunters who follow an ancient and sustainable way of hunting, foraging and life.
Skiing
Early Bird Ski Deals for 2021-2022
Don't miss out on these early bird season pass and lift package deals for Japan's ski resorts.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing in Nagano with Ninjas
A rush of icy wind blows through Togakushi's cedar forest and the snow flurry temporarily clouds our vision. As the snow sett...
Events
Japan Snow Guide: Winter Events and News
This snow season has all the makings of an epic year for Tokyo residents and travelers. Tons of snow, discounted travel fares and...
Hiking
The Healing Forests of Shinano-machi
We’re waiting in a rolling, forested landscape, not far from the Douwakan (Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum). Just to our west is M...