Snow-shovelling tour trend : Why are tourists flocking to Japan to clear snow for free?
Japanese travel agencies are offering a unique snow-shovelling experience to attract tourists, turning a routine winter chore ...
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Savor Ramen Where Miso Began In Japan's Ultimate Snowy Wonderland
This city in northern Japan is famed for its ramen and winters. Dig into a bowl of steaming noodles in the birthplace of miso while admiring snow sculptures.
Almost 90% of skiers reported lost in Hokkaido went off-piste
SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off
The Sapporo Snow Festival started on February 4 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is a famous Japanese festival celebrating snow and ...
A First-Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...
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Japan's Hokkaido bets on helicopter tours for wealthy travelers
SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a ...
Japan’s ‘most dangerous zoo’ says it will fight closure
A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting ...