Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder ... of other smaller ski resorts and backcountry zones equally worth exploring outside these two main areas, including Myoko Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, ...
In an average winter, freezing Siberian winds scoop up moisture from the Sea of Japan ... ski resorts, which number over 100. Hugely popular with Australians, destinations such as Niseko and ...
such as Niseko United and Furano, draw crowds from around the world to their special light powder snow, known as JaPow. But many smaller ski areas are struggling to survive as Japan's population ...