It’s possible to get to many resorts by public transportation thanks to Japan’s extensive high-speed rail (Shinkansen) and well-developed bus systems. If you’re heading straight to Hokkaido, it’s ...

For guests who do not have their winter gear, both Club Med Kiroro Peak and Club Med Kiroro Grand offer convenient options. Each resort features a boutique that provides a selection of ski attire, ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about closures and opening date delays at ski resorts ... What about in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido?

HOKKAIDO, Japan -- It is every skier's dream, cutting through knee-deep powder in virgin, untracked snow. I float down the mountain smiling, whooping and bouncing from one turn to the next in a ...