Winter Adventure in Hokkaido: Powder Snow, Hot Springs and Backcountry Safety
Hokkaido is Japan’s northern island. It is known for cold winters, wide mountain areas, volcanic hot springs, and light powder snow. Moist air crosses the Sea of Japan, cools over Hokkaido, and falls as dry snow across resorts such as Niseko, Rusutsu, and Furano. The appeal is easy to understand. You can ski through fresh…