Japan is pissed off about the off-piste skiing. Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost, coldest, and snowiest prefecture, boasts world-class skiing and snowboarding venues. That’s not just an expression, either, as Hokkaido really does draw snowsport enthusiasts from around the world, especially with the current Japan travel boom among international tourists, and the weak yen helping to fuel … Continue reading Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido