Over the last decade, Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan’s Nagano prefecture has been steadily improving its credentials as one of Japan’s powder skiing hotspots. The resort had more than 10 …
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In May this year, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida let the world know that the country was about to open to tourists – that border restrictions would be relaxed in …
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Palcall Tsumaoi is not particularly well known internationally, but don’t be fooled: Japanese skiers and snowboarders know and love this resort, and for good reason. It is the largest in …
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If you’ve ever been skiing before, you know how enticing the call of the hot tub can be after a hard day on the slopes. In Japan, post-ski relaxation is …
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Long known as one of Asia’s top winter playgrounds, Hakuba is more than just a ski destination. As the snow melts and spring arrives, when even the mogul skiers have …
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Henry Turner is a British national who was born in Singapore, but grew up in Hong Kong and West London. Having worked in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, he chose …
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With the Japanese borders having remained largely closed since early 2020 there have been hardly any international visitors to enjoy the epic snow and awesome hospitality for which the country …
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Myoko Kogen is not simply one ski area. Depending upon your definition of “Myoko” you could be talking of a mountain, a town, or a number of ski resorts. Here is a breakdown of the main resorts followed by the all-important info on how to get here.
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