SnowJapan publishes exclusive daily snow and weather reports from popular snow regions of Japan in the winter season. Our reports are 100% independent and hype-free.

SnowJapan publishes exclusive daily snow and weather reports from popular ski area regions of Japan, including detailed analysis and archive data.

Exclusive independent daily snow and weather reports from the Niseko region of Japan. Snowfall is observed from base areas.

Exclusive independent daily snow and weather reports from the Shiga Kogen region of Japan. Snowfall is observed from base areas.

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This new tool lets you compare ski areas throughout Japan. You can filter and sort the list of ski areas by prefecture, town, area, or any combination of those.

Our exclusive Now reports bring you independent and trustworthy reporting from some of Japan's most popular ski regions from late November and daily through the ski season.

With a relatively high altitude, GALA Yuzawa enjoys a long season and generally some of the best snow conditions in the region. Large sections of the Southern Area are left ungroomed, and …

The snow on some ski runs is left ungroomed, and there is an official gated off-piste area. Backcountry tours are popular, both here and in other ski areas in the Hakuba region.

Maiko Snow Resort is a ski area located in Minamiuonuma City, close to the border with Yuzawa Town, in Niigata Prefecture. The ski area has two main base areas, Maiko and Nagamine.