Sitting in the Japanese Alps outside the city of Nagano, Hakuba Valley has become a global ski destination known for consistent snow and a fun atmosphere. The influx of foreign visitors, however, has ...

HAKUBA, Nagano Prefecture—The local government here will introduce fines for public nuisances, such as late-night fireworks and littering, following a surge in disruptive behavior at the popular ski ...

Here’s what you need to know about Hygge Chalet Hakuba, the Airbnb Lisa stayed in during her ski trip in Japan.

Though the 2020 ski season has been one of the warmest in recent years, the advent of winter brings with it the season for snow sports. Every year, scores of tourists come from outside Japan just for ...

This is all you need to know about this season's first Freeride World Tour stop in Hakuba, Japan. Follow the pros behind the scenes, watch the highlights video and more. Japan is known for its ...

I’ve stopped for breath on a sunny slope above Hakuba Valley on the Japanese island of Honshu. Snowbound forests stand tall above steep rises of smooth powder, and higher still, craggy peaks pierce ...

The town of Hakuba in northern Nagano Prefecture is no stranger to global attention. A winter sports mecca, it hosted the alpine and Nordic skiing competitions at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. The ...

In summer, Hakuba village in Nagano Prefecture shimmers with a dazzling array of green in a multitude of shades. As far as the eye can see, the valley is covered in verdant foliage, and mountains ...

In Hakuba at this time of year, ski lift lights illuminate the night sky. Restaurant kitchens run late into the evening, and English conversations spill onto the streets. It’s tourist season at this ...

Outside of the bustling winter months, the ski resort village of Hakuba in Nagano Prefecture boasts a modest population that barely tops 8,000. But when ski season arrives, village officials face ...