KUTCHAN, Hokkaido--An internationally renowned ski resort area in the Niseko region in southwest Hokkaido is often said to be part of Japan, but not in the same "vein." The area has been developed ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Stay at Setsu Niseko or Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, eat at Birch Tree Cafe or Udon Gokoro, and get your gear at Rhythm or The ...

NISEKO, Hokkaido--The government of Niseko, home to an internationally renowned ski resort area, plans to impose a 2-percent fixed-rate lodging tax on guests staying at accommodation facilities in ...

The end result is that Hokkaido ski resorts are generally piled on with powder that is incredibly dry. Niseko Ski Resort is one of the most famous Japan ski resorts among international skiers and ...

Here are the world’s most exclusive ski resorts for a five-star holiday ... A magnet for Asia’s elite, Niseko on Hokkaido Island is not short of deep “champagne” powder, traditional ...

What used to be a sleepy ski snow globe only for those in the know, Niseko is experiencing a ton of growth, with a slew of new luxury resorts planning to open over the next five years. One of the ...

BAR Studio has designed hotel suites and residences for the Park Hyatt at the Niseko Hanazono ski resort. The hotel consists of 100 hotel suites and 113 branded residences. The design of the ...

The most popular skiing can be split into two main areas: Nagano/Hakuba (main island), and the various ski resorts around Sapporo like Niseko and Rusutsu (on Hokkaido). Of course, there are dozens of ...

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...