AOMORI

When you get tired of the pistes, there's always plenty of powder off the back—or further up! From Nagano to Hokkaido, here are the nine best backcountry ski spots in the country.

Imagine fir trees disguised as snowmen—a forest covered with powdery snow that envelops everything in sight.

Find the top eight places to visit for snow!

Kushihiki Hachiman-gu is a historical shrine in Hachinohe, Aomori, dating back to 1166. It's considered the most prestigious shrine built by the Nambu Clan, a samurai clan originating in northern Japan.

These spots in the Japanese countryside will make you want to break out your running shoes!

Sit back, relax, and let us take you on a journey through the most scenic train rides Japan has to offer.

While travelers tend to be drawn to Japan's major cities, there's much to be savored in its quiet countryside, where a different, deeper kind of beauty awaits.

Ever since Aomori-based sock maker Sukeno began selling these amazing socks, they’ve blown up all over the country.