Hakuba Valley is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, which is just three hours from Tokyo by bullet train. The valley is ...

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When it comes to Asia, some would immediately think of crystalline beaches, lush rainforests, and other spectacular tropical ...

This ski resort in central Hokkaido is a peaceful alternative to hot spot Niseko, and offers a local taste of Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and ...

Facing closure with only nine new enrollees, the town-run Niseko High School here has remarkably turned its fortunes around ...

The annual winter illumination has begun at Hokkaido's famous "Aoi Ike" Blue Pond, drawing visitors eager to witness the ethereal transformation of the landscape. Tourists flock to the Instagrammable ...

Snowboarders carve their first turns of the season as the Sapporo Teine ski resort opens for winter operations on Saturday in ...

As Japan and China continue their war of words, the potential impact on Hokkaido’s tourism industry this winter season has ...

With hundreds of inches of snowfall, gorgeous mountain views, and delicious food, these winter wonderlands pack a punch.

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The Niseko ski resort in Hokkaido is renowned for the quality of its snow. Each winter, its population swells as powder hounds, snowboarders and seasonal workers arrive from around the world. We look ...