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Skiers discover girl trapped in 5-metre “hidden” hole in Hakuba, Japan
1 day ago

Skiers discover girl trapped in 5-metre “hidden” hole in Hakuba, Japan

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As Hakuba enjoys one of its best ski seasons in decades, there has been a timely reminder that hazards in ski terrain come in many different forms. A group of …
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9 things to do in Furano and Biei in winter
2 weeks ago

9 things to do in Furano and Biei in winter

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Hokkaido is such a beautiful part of the world, and as much we obsess over the skiing and snowboarding on offer, there are many more sights and activities on offer …
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China launches video promoting Xinjiang ski resorts to the world
4 weeks ago

China launches video promoting Xinjiang ski resorts to the world

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In the documentary, Chasing Snow Dreams, Xinhua’s Miao Xiaojuan and Canadian ski-industry expert Justin Downes look into the region’s ancient roots and modern rebirth, as well as the young generation …
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Hakuba records snowiest December in 13 years, another Japanese ski resort approaches 10 metres
1 month ago

Hakuba records snowiest December in 13 years, another Japanese ski resort approaches 10 metres

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It’s been a cracking start to the winter season for resorts across Japan. Virtually anyone who booked the notoriously unreliable early December period was duly rewarded with all-time conditions, and …
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Experiencing record-breaking snow in Japan [Video]
1 month ago

Experiencing record-breaking snow in Japan [Video]

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This video comes courtesy of the Board Archive team and follows their excursion to Par Powder Paradise, a private snowmobile-accessed hill in the Niseko region.

“It snowed over a metre …
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Hiring a car in Japan: a comparison of Japan’s main 11 car rental websites
1 month ago

Hiring a car in Japan: a comparison of Japan’s main 11 car rental websites

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Most people will tell you not to hire a vehicle in Japan as the train network is fantastic, car hire is expensive and it’s difficult to park and find your …
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68-year Niseko snowfall record broken as Japanese ski resorts get off to a flyer
2 months ago

68-year Niseko snowfall record broken as Japanese ski resorts get off to a flyer

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Ok, Japan, you have our attention. With 68-year-old snowfall records going down and resorts reporting almost six metres of snow a week before Christmas, things are looking good. There was a …
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Hakuba-based backcountry guide reveals his most memorable skiing experience in Japan
3 months ago

Hakuba-based backcountry guide reveals his most memorable skiing experience in Japan

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Hakuba-based backcountry guide, Yusuke, was born in Tokyo and grew up skiing in Hakuba. A passionate snowboarder and alpinist, his adventures have taken him as far as Alaska, Peru, Patagonia, …
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Poll results: where in Japan is everyone skiing this winter?
3 months ago

Poll results: where in Japan is everyone skiing this winter?

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Earlier this year, we asked the 30,000 members of our private Facebook group where they were planning to ski in Japan over the 2024/25 winter season. There was a clear …
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10 gorgeous ski villas in Niseko and Hakuba that still have availability for this season
4 months ago

10 gorgeous ski villas in Niseko and Hakuba that still have availability for this season

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Finding quality self-contained accommodation in Niseko or Hakuba can be a daunting task at the best of times, but with Japan’s ski season rapidly approaching and a tourism boom in …
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