Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying slopeside and snagging powder-ready gear.

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

along with other skiing areas like Yamagata and Yuzawa, received a record number of international tourists last winter, according to data published Thursday by Visa. Visitors to Japan's ski ...