6 Hokkaido Animals that Hide in Snow
These hidden winter animals are just too cute!
Niigata Ski & Snowboard Guide
Some of the best powder in Japan is only a day trip from Tokyo!
Visit Elsa's Frozen Castle in Hokkaido
Even though this museum bears a striking resemblance to Elsa's crystal palace in the Disney movie "Frozen," it was actually built a little over a decade before the film premiered!
Iwate Ski & Snowboard Guide
Ski & Snowboard Tohoku Resorts
There are 16 ski and snowboard resorts in Iwate Prefecture, most located on the western mountainous region near the border with Akita Prefecture.
6 Things You Should Know About Japanese Snow
There are a few unique things about Japanese snow.
The Snowscape of Daigo Temple
The hidden Daigo Temple is one site you won't want to miss—especially in winter when snow blankets the grounds!
Navigating the Sapporo Snow Festival
Featuring intricate snow and ice sculptures on a monumental scale—including pop culture icons and near-life-sized replicas of famous structures—the Sapporo Snow Festival draws over 2 million visitors each year.
8 Incredible Snow Scenes in Japan
Here's a selection of places that are beautiful in the warm weather, but in the winter, that beauty is multiplied!
What's a Furisode?
While you may have seen many kimono in anime or around Japan, you may also have seen a furisode and not have even realized it!
The 5 Best Ski & Snowboard Locations in Japan
Did your favorite Japanese ski or snowboard spot make it to the Top 5?
All Aboard the Snow Miku Train!
From February 5 to 11, residents of Sapporo City will see their town transformed into a Snow Miku wonderland complete with Snow Miku trains and merchandise.
Gunma Ski & Snowboard Guide
Gunma shares borders—and easy access—with Niigata to the north and Nagano to the west, opening up a range of ski and snowboard opportunities both inside and outside the prefecture.
7 Japan-Related Events to Look Out For in 2016
2016 certainly has a lot of fun and interesting events in store, but you won't want to miss these seven in particular!
Yamagata Ski & Snowboard Guide
Ski & Snowboard Tohoku Resorts
Snowboard through "ice monsters" in Yamagata!
Nagano Ski & Snowboard Guide
Nagano is easily accessible from Tokyo, offering an incredible range of Olympic-level slopes!
Fukushima Ski & Snowboard Guide
Ski & Snowboard Tohoku Resorts
Your guide to the top slopes in Fukushima!
Japan's 8 Prefectures with the Most Snow
Find the top eight places to visit for snow!
Bus Down the Three-Star Road
In the snow belt between Hokuriku and Gifu's Hida Mountain Range, take a bus tour down a road lined with three-star tourist spots listed in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
Hokkaido Ski & Snowboard Guide
Hokkaido is one of Japan's most famous winter regions!
