Several ski areas are heading into the 2026-2027 winter season with new official names.

• Ski Jam Katsuyama (Fukui Prefecture) becomes JAM Katsuyama Mountain Resort.

• Rewild Ninja Snow Highland (Nagano Prefecture) becomes Minenohara Kogen.

• Minowa (Fukushima Prefecture) becomes Inawashiro Minowa.

The Rewild Ninja change is particularly interesting. The ski area dates back to 1973 and, until 2020, was known as Minenohara Kogen, so it is now reverting to its long-established name.

Minowa has been closed for a few years, but will be re-opening for the 2026-2027 season. Our Minowa listing will be updated to reflect the new name soon.