HAKUBA, Nagano Prefecture—The local government here will introduce fines for public nuisances, such as late-night fireworks and littering, following a surge in disruptive behavior at the popular ski ...

On January 2, two American nationals in their 30s lost their way while backcountry skiing in the village of Hakuba, ...

Though the 2020 ski season has been one of the warmest in recent years, the advent of winter brings with it the season for snow sports. Every year, scores of tourists come from outside Japan just for ...

The town of Hakuba in northern Nagano Prefecture is no stranger to global attention. A winter sports mecca, it hosted the alpine and Nordic skiing competitions at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. The ...

In summer, Hakuba village in Nagano Prefecture shimmers with a dazzling array of green in a multitude of shades. As far as the eye can see, the valley is covered in verdant foliage, and mountains ...

This is all you need to know about this season's first Freeride World Tour stop in Hakuba, Japan. Follow the pros behind the scenes, watch the highlights video and more. Japan is known for its ...

Japan is home to some incredible snow destinations, making it a top choice for skiing and snowboarding. You might not think to visit these places once the snow melts, but the green season at Japan's ...

Hakuba is arguably the best ski resort near Tokyo, not least thanks to its easy accessibility from the city. While ski season has wrapped up, the mountains are still calling – especially during Golden ...

SINGAPORE – It all started with a dream of a different life. For years, Jane Killick thought of leaving the concrete jungle and rat race in Singapore, and of being closer to nature and to snow, which ...

Hakuba is a winter playground for skiers and snowboarders who want more of a challenge in the heart of the Japanese Alps Confession: we’re very open about our love of Niseko, but we’ve been hiding ...