Sports & Fitness Grand Hirafu Trail Guide Katou Phoenix An introduction to the runs at Grand Hirafu, Niseko, Hokkaido.
9 Winter Sports Fujiwara C. Rio Nestled deep in the mountains that border Gumna and Niigata, the town of Fujiwara is the winter gateway to several ski resorts in..
Winter Sports Ciao Snow Resort in Takayama Justin Dart Ciao! Bella Skiing on a volcano sounds like a crazy thing to do but that is what you do at Ciao Ontake, some of the best skiing..
Sports & Fitness Zao Sumikawa Snow Park Andrew Kehoe Zao Sumikawa is a popular snow park for snowboarders and tourists who want to see the famous Zao snow monsters.
Winter Sports Winter at Naeba Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Naeba ski resort is one of the most well known winter resorts on the main island of Japan. Dominated by the big Prince Hotel at..
Outdoors Sapporo Teine Resort Emma Sletteland Sapporo Teine, the site of the first Olympic Games in Asia, offers great snow, a variety of terrain, and killer views, all with..
Outdoors Matsunoyama Onsen Royal Backcountry Rufus Starbuck A backcountry ski tour retracing a route taken by an Imperial party in the 50s leaving from Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area, through..
Winter Sports Ipponsugi Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A tiny family run ski resort right in the center of Yuzawa town within walking distance of the station. Great for families and those..