Matt Guy visited Japan for the first time during a six-week trip in 2010. Half of the visit was spent snowboarding, while the other half was spent exploring the country. At that time, Guy — who ...

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that the skiing in Japan is really, really good. Heck, they even named a whole month after it–Japanuary. With upwards of 400 established ski ...

The land of Japow beckons, so here's how to make the most of your next ski trip to Japan. Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder, delicious food, hot springs and full immersion in a ...

Japan’s Gassan ski resort, tucked away in Yamagata Prefecture, has launched its season with a staggering figure: 31 feet (950 ...

Japanese winter festivals are a colorful aspect of the country's cultural tapestry, providing experiences like no other, a ...

Ryoma Kimata of Japan performs in the men's big air final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 28, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Friendly rivalries and ...

Ryoma Kimata and Kokomo Murase achieved a Japan men’s and women’s snowboard big air double triumph. Japan won five of the six medals. Murase became the first Japanese woman to win the big air ...

From the busy streets of Tokyo to the stunning nature of the countryside, here’s where to go in Japan Credit: Peter Adams/Getty A day of exploring. Rise early (to avoid the crowds) if visiting popular ...

The Pacific side of eastern Japan, where it rarely snows, will also see heavy snowfall in mainly inland areas on Feb. 19. That side of the country can expect to see snow pile up even in lower ...