Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder, delicious food, hot springs and full immersion in a culture unlike anything else on the planet. With somewhere north of 400 ski resorts and ...

Tokyo — Police in the city of Myoko, in Japan's central Niigata region, said Wednesday that an American man in his 30s was killed by an avalanche in a backcountry area of Mount Mitahara.

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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 go, stay and eat.

Japan is an endless source of inspiration for me. Though it was my first time skiing in Hokkaido, I have been to Japan many times before and I always come back with a cleansed, rejuvenated soul.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that the skiing in Japan is really, really good. Heck, they even named a whole month after it–Japanuary.

MATSUMOTO, Japan >> As the number of domestic skiers and snowboarders declines significantly, many ski resorts in Japan are having difficulty staying open. A resort’s ability to attract foreign ...