Posts By Ski Asia

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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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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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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Japanese winter sports legend Gota Miura and Nigel Abbott, an Australian who played a critical part in Niseko’s rise to international prominence, have revealed an ambitious plan to develop a …
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Australian skiers have had it tough this season, with the disappointment of a shortened season compounded by a heated public debate over the rising cost of lift tickets. Popular resorts …
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Powder seekers will have a new way to travel this winter, with the launch of the Hokkaido Powder Belt Campervan plan – a “flexible way to chase the region’s powder …
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Japan is in the midst of a tourism boom, with 2024 set add almost 44.6 trillion yen to the economy – a 5.7% increase on 2019’s contribution. The upshot is …
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Mandy’s vlog also features some handy information on the hotel, including how to get there, an amenities overview, a room tour and her thoughts on its breakfast and dinner (Teppan) …
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The 2023/24 ski season was a special one for Alpine Backcountry Japan‘s Samuel Morrell, and not just because the company was named Japan’s best ski tour operator in the 2024 …
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The 2023/24 ski season is now on its last legs, and, as is customary around this time of year, we’ve compiled a list of the ski industry’s best performers as …
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