Posts By Ski Asia

A recent trip to Hokkaido gave my partner and me the chance to return to Otaru – a town we remembered as a quaint, seaside escape popular with domestic tourists, …
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When it comes to skiing in Japan, powder is practically a given. The bigger question – especially for skiers looking to build real technical confidence in that powder – is …
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Last season I posed a question to our Ski & Snowboard Japan Facebook group on what people considered the best ski town in Japan. The responses trickled in: Nozawa Onsen, …
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Furano may not have the global name recognition of Niseko or Hakuba, but that’s precisely what drew Leon Flint – former executive-turned-hospitality entrepreneur – to this unassuming Hokkaido town more …
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The powder has settled on another extraordinary season, and with that, it’s time to announce the winners of the 2025 Ski Asia Awards. Based on public votes and industry feedback, …
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April has arrived, bringing with it warmer temperatures, thinning snow, and the reluctant acceptance of the season’s end. Fortunately, it’s now the perfect time to reflect on some of this …
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Reuters: The Myoko highlands, situated northeast of Tokyo, are known for their powder snow. Just three winters from now, this picturesque part of Japan’s ski country will be home to …
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Below is a post from our private Facebook group, Ski & Snowboard Japan, republished with permission from group member Rodnet Smith. Rodnet suffered a broken tib/fib, ribs and whiplash on …
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A large full-depth avalanche has taken out the top section of Niigata prefecture’s Iwappara ski resort, a popular resort in Yuzawa town that is frequented by visitors from Tokyo. Dramatic …
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Ski resorts in Yuzawa Town in Japan’s Niigata prefecture have endured one of the most chaotic weeks in recent memory, with strong winds and heavy snowfalls burying chairlifts and forcing …
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