Set against the backdrop of Mt. Iwate, Hachimantai Resort offers a quieter, more relaxed mountain experience. The resort is made up of two separate areas, Panorama and Shimokura, which are …
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Uchi—Japan’s independent, one‑stop real estate site—not only features thousands of the best real estate in Japan from top agents and developers but also offers practical, no‑nonsense advice for buyers, owners, …
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Out in the Altay Mountains of northwest China, skiing feels raw, new, and a little wild – just the sort of terrain that drew professional skier Tao Kreibich to film …
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Imagine skinning past rusted chairlifts, overgrown pistes, and long‑forgotten lift stations, all while the Sea of Japan stretches out below you. That’s exactly what Youtuber Blaize Kelly found on a …
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As a snowboarding brand, Head is at an interesting point in its evolution. It’s known as a rental brand for both skis and snowboards, and as a maker of entry- …
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The start of a new year is a rare opportunity to fully take stock of what came before and to crystallise your hopes for the future. If you fell short …
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What a difference a couple of weeks makes. In our last update on 14 December, Hokkaido resorts Niseko and Furano were tracking relatively well, while Hakuba had been battling some …
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It’s often said that Hokkaido isn’t steep. People come for the powder, but it’s almost as if the amazing snow quality makes up for the fact that challenging terrain is …
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