Snow Quests: Japan’s winter magic

Deep in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture lies a hot spring where steam rises through falling snow and wild Japanese...

Winter in Japan is not only about skiing. It is also the season when some of the country’s most traditional...

When people think of skiing in Japan, Niseko usually comes up first. The powder there is famous, and yes, it...

Traveling in Japan in winter is a food lover’s dream. It feels like the whole country shifts into comfort mode,...

Japan has a unique overlap of seasons in late November and early December that you don’t see in many places....

Skiing in Japan isn’t just about gentle slopes and hot springs. If you’re looking for adventure, this is one of...

There’s something about winter in Japan that makes a ryokan stay feel exactly right. The snow outside, the warmth of...