I am somewhere in the trees. Thigh-deep in powder. Stomping through the snow. Not riding my board as I should be but carrying it. Muttering to myself about taking the wrong line and getting stuck ...

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

Open only between Dec. 1 and March 20, the Niseko-Hirafu police substation serves the 1.7 million visitors who flock to the world-renowned Niseko ski resort, including many from overseas.

MATSUMOTO, Japan >> As the number of domestic skiers and snowboarders declines significantly, many ski resorts in Japan are having difficulty staying open. A resort’s ability to attract foreign ...

STORY: Two and a half hours northeast of Tokyo, the Myoko highlands are known for their powder snow.But just three winters from now, this picturesque part of Japan's ski country will be home to a $1.4 ...

MYOKO, Japan — Three winters from now, Japan’s snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4- billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, with hotels charging some $1,350 a night. The project by ...

In spring, they come for the cherry blossoms. In fall, for the foliage tours. Now, more travelers are booking winter trips to Japan, as the country's reputation as a world-class skiing destination ...