Activities Ipponsugi Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A tiny family run ski resort right in the center of Yuzawa town within walking distance of the station. Great for families an...
Activities Weather in Hokkaido Katou Phoenix A brief introduction into the winter weather patterns of Japans northern island of Hokkaidō.
Activities Zao Eboshi Ski Resort Andrew Kehoe Miyagi Zao Eboshi is one of four resorts on the East side of the Zao volcanoes in Miyagi. Eboshi boasts a 4,300 meter ski run...
Activities Dondendaira Snow Park Alena Eckelmann Winter fun at Dondendaira Snow Park in Iide Town, Yamagata: snow mobile, banana boat and "Yuki-kon" match-making
Activities Early Season Skiing at Kagura Rufus Starbuck Ski Season in Yuzawa kicks off when Kagura opens at the end of November each year. How much early snow has fallen plays a big...
Activities Backcountry Skiing in Niseko Nicole Bauer Fantastic powder snow, extensive and easily accessible backcountry terrain. First tracks in the morning, powder tree runs all...
Activities Iwappara Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Smallish, ski resort in Iwappara, just outside of Iwappara that has plenty of ski-in, ski-out accommodation and wide, gentle ...
8 Activities Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A cable car up to the snow from the town center opens up an amazing vista down the valley and over the mountains. Yuzawa Koge...
Activities SOL-FA Oda Ski Gelende Anonymous SOL-FA Oda Ski Gelende is probably Shikoku's premier snow resort. It's good for some undemanding, family-oriented winter sports.
Activities Climbing Mount Ontake - 2 Steve Morton Climbing Mount Ontake during the snowy season. It is a beautiful, holy mountain. Part 2.