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

Located roughly 2.5 hours from Tokyo by train in Niigata prefecture, Myoko, along with the more famed Japanese ski resorts of Niseko and Hakuba, is known for powder snow, dubbed "Japow". The resort ...

Niseko and Hakuba remain top picks (nearly 50% and approximately 35%, respectively) for international ski travellers, while ...

"Hakuba is the fastest growing by overseas ... Rising international interest to ski in Japan is fueling an influx of investment, as foreigners scoop up homes and pour money into resort developments.

according to the Japan National Tourism Organization. Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of Niseko and Hakuba which, along with other skiing areas like Yamagata and Yuzawa, received a record ...