In Japan's ski resort area of Myoko, trepidation as more foreign money pours in
Three winters from now, Japan's snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, ...
Family Skiing Holidays and Stomach Flu Don’t Go Well Together
Hi, it’s Kanoko in Tokyo. I was on our family’s annual skiing trip last week when a wave of infectious gastroenteritis ...
A Skier’s Guide To Hokkaido: Tips, Guides And Gear For Exploring Japan
Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...
Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.
Skiing: Horishima takes dual moguls silver after pulling out of final
Japan's Ikuma Horishima claimed silver after pulling out of the men's dual moguls final Friday at the freestyle ski ...
Skiing: Horishima wins moguls at freestyle worlds for 2nd time
Japan's Ikuma Horishima won gold in the men's moguls at the freestyle skiing world championships on Wednesday, whil ...
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How this Japanese ski town became the powder capital of Asia – and maybe even the world
“I was born in Niigata Prefecture and know snow quality very well. My hometown is close to Nozawa Onsen (a ski resort on ...
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Myoko ski resort area feels trepidation as foreign money pours in
The project by Patience Capital Group (PCG) promises to create 1,000 jobs and spur winter tourism. But for many Myoko locals, ...
Cheating scandal shocks ski jumping, topples Olympic champions and shakes Norway’s lofty reputation
Johann Andre Forfang, of Norway, soars through the air during his first round jump of the ski jumping men’s team large hill ...
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In Japan's ski resort area of Myoko, trepidation as more foreign money pours in
along with the more famed Japanese ski resorts of Niseko and Hakuba, is known for powder snow, dubbed "Japow". The resort areas are a huge part of Japan's tourism boom, also fuelled by a weak yen ...