For most people visiting Japan, the peak season ends when the powder stops. Soon the lifts close, jackets and skis get packed away, and Japan moves on to cherry blossom …
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Hakuba is having a moment. Long loved in Japan and thrust into the international spotlight by the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, this sprawling alpine playground now feels as global as …
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If you’re searching for the most reliable snow on Honshu, the main island of Japan, Okushiga Kogen should be at the top of your list. It is one of the …
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Set in a quiet corner of Akita, the ski area is modest in size. It’s not built for crowds, but instead for the local community. It has shaped how people …
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There isn’t an easy answer, as it depends on many different things. You certainly don’t need a guide to have a good time. The famous resorts are busy, but they …
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As Japan’s 2026 season winds down, Uchi CEO Chris Pickering rounds up 10 ski‑resort bargains, starting from just US$30,000 that could score you a foothold in some of the country’s …
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China’s skiing scene continues to get bigger, and Drone and Phone – the Hong Kong platform dedicated to healthy, responsible outdoor adventure – has gone deep into Xinjiang to prove …
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Driving into the mountains of Hanamaki, the pulse of modern Japan begins to fade. While the country is famous for powder destinations and high-end resorts, Namari Onsen offers a different …
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