How this Japanese ski town became the powder capital of Asia – and maybe even the world
Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...
The 'spectacular' Japanese city with incredible mountains and fewer tourists than Tokyo
Sapporo in Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido, is a captivating blend of urban sophistication and natural splendour. Despite ...
Chengdu’s Snow Village faces backlash for creating a fake winter wonderland
A snowy paradise turns out to be a flimsy illusion, with cotton sheets and foam taking the place of actual snow—prompting ...
Japan's tourist industry eyes sustainable success after record-breaking year
From Hokkaido's pristine powder-snow peaks to the neon-lit drinking warrens of downtown Osaka, inbound tourists are flocking ...
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Japan’s ski resorts, struggling to survive, court foreign tourists
MATSUMOTO, Japan >> As the number of domestic skiers and snowboarders declines significantly, many ski resorts in Japan are ...
LensTalk | Walking through Japan's good old days in snowy Shirakawa-go
Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2025 shows Gassho-zukuri houses covered with snow in Shirakawa-go, Japan. HONG KONG, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) ...
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Circus-like performances by snow monkeys in Japan contradict their long-revered status
In nature, Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, are hardy creatures ... designed to lure crop-raiding monkeys with food. The village had captured about 10 monkeys the previous week ...
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The 10 greatest ski resorts in Japan
Snow. Japan’s mythical light snow – commonly ... linking it together with the creation of a village, similar to Niseko, as well as the addition of a new high-end hotel. This resort is one ...