In recent years the island of Hokkaido, Japan has become one of the most popular ski and snowboard destinations in the world - and it's not hard to see why. With its plentiful supply of the soft dry white stuff many people are now travelling to this culturally unique land to sample all that it has to offer. If you are a ski-holiday maker looking for not only some of the lightest and driest snow but also a cultural experience then the town of Furano is for you. Nestled in the centre of Hokkaido, the picturesque town of Furano is renowned throughout Japan as being a powder paradise. Furano benefits from more than 8 metres of snow each season and more blue-sky fresh powder days than most resorts in Japan. Furano's world-class ski area boasts two spectacular mountains that will easily satisfy skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Beginners and intermediates can enjoy 22 of the widest, longest and most perfectly groomed runs in Japan. For high intermediates to advanced skiers and snowboarders it will be enticing to know that Furano has hosted the Downhill Ski World Cup 10 times and thus has not only some of the longest powder courses but is also the steepest on course mountain in Hokkaido.