SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries.

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 ...

A Korean woman died while skiing at a ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan. On the 9th, local media, including Mainichi Shimbun, ...

A South Korean skier died after crashing into a tree on the side of a trail at a resort in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

KUTCHAN, Hokkaido--An internationally renowned ski resort area in the Niseko region in southwest Hokkaido is often said to be part of Japan, but not in the same "vein." The area has been developed ...

February 4, 2025 at about 09:40h Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. People remove snow from a street in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP) A ...

Every winter, powderhounds from across the globe flock to Hokkaido eager to experience its mythical snowfall. At the center of this wintery universe are towns such as Niseko, where luxurious ...