We don't think you need a reason to book a Ski trip to Japan but in case you need a reason - here are 5 great reasons to book a trip today over and above the pristine powder.

The Snow Concierge was one of the first international visitors to realise Hakuba’s huge potential while working for a US television network during the Nagano Winter Olympic games, and it has been a fast favourite ever since. 

Here’s a breakdown of what we love about the five most popular resorts on the Japanese mainland of Honshu