Otaru and nearby Niseko, a globally renowned ski resort, are driving the steady climb in international tourist numbers in Hokkaido’s Shiribeshi district. In fiscal 2023, the cumulative total of ...

NISEKO, Hokkaido—The famed powder skiing destination is attempting to fix a costly dent in its image after claims such as "a bowl of ramen costs 2,000 yen here" and "one onigiri costs 1,000 ...

So start planning your dream trip to experience world-class skiing and boarding in Niseko. Nestled in Hokkaido, Niseko offers some of the most incredible ski conditions in the world. To get there ...

Hidden away in snowy Hokkaido, Niseko is famous not only for its powder-ideal ski runs and peaceful mountain scenery. It is ...

The summers also offer a lot, as Kristian Lund, the managing editor of luxury bible Powderlife; Cezar Constantin, who owns ...

For years, observers have expressed concerns about rising prices in Niseko caused by foreign tourists flocking to such ...

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