Ask anyone who skis Japan where the deepest, most reliable powder falls and the answer is almost always Hokkaido. But there is a second, quieter powder kingdom on the main…
Kijimadaira’s Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama
When a small resort earns a spot in the Nagano7 powder pass – joining Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Togakushi, Ryuoo, Madarao and Tangram – it is the perfect occasion to…
Early-Season Ski Resorts in Japan: What Opens First in 2026-27
At La Colina, we can’t wait for the season to start, so we’ve compiled the list of ski resorts that look set to open early for the 2026–27 season —…
Why Location Matters on a Powder Day
If you are planning a ski trip to Northern Nagano and the Myoko area, you have almost certainly seen the ads: “just 20-30 minutes from the slopes,” “easy access to…