Hakuba Valley, in Nagano Prefecture, has Olympic-level skiing, onsens, and stunning alpine views—all for under $70 a day, just a few hours from Tokyo.

Hokkaido in winter feels like stepping into a fairytale. The soft snow, soothing hot springs and picturesque views define ...

Hokkaido has long been one of Japan’s major agricultural regions. Today, the northern island known for dairy farms, ski ...