Backcountry Snowboarding

The past several years have been challenging for everyone. For travelers it’s been frustrating, especially so for those accus...

It’s the start of the season. You can’t wait for enough snow to either cover up the rocks (if you’re in alpine areas) or bend...

Japan gets a lot of snow, but few places get snow as light and dry as Hachimantai’s "Aspirin Powder." It’s all thanks to the uniq...

The Indy Pass arrives in Japan to bring avid riders to local resorts that punch above their weight class and offer varied terrain.

Discover Snow Country in Shinano Town in northern Nagano, popular for its deep powder but also its mountainous winter scenery.

Check out the latest news and winter events held at ski resorts all over Japan in 2022!

Discover powder and ski culture deep in Tohoku at Hachimantai.

Professional snowboarder and environmentalist Goro Komatsu fights climate change with Protect our Winters Japan.