The perfect Japan powder itinerary may not exist, but a trip around Hokkaido’s “powder triangle” – Furano, Niseko and Rusutsu – might be as close as it gets. These three …
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Plans for a mountain bike park in Niseko have been approved by Kutchan Town, giving a green light to the construction of more than 20km of pedal-accessed trails, with the …
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The best ski resorts, hotels and ski schools of 2022
It’s been yet another strange winter season in Asia, with international travel severely restricted and operators mostly reliant on domestic …
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Skiing Japan’s backcountry with a guide is not only the best way to guarantee your share of the country’s famous powder, it also arms you with someone who has knowledge …
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Legendary Norwegian snowboarder Terje Håkonsen, who was camped out in Hakuba over this last winter, has posted epic lines also season long. He’s been the beneficiary of one of Japan’s …
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“And you thought it was always deep pow in Japan”, jokes Hokkaido Powder Guides director Chuck Olbery as he makes his way up Mount Tokachi in conditions he describes as …
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In news that will delight ski and snowboard enthusiasts around the world, Japan looks set to reopen to tourists next month, ending a hiatus on in-bound tourism that has now …
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Visitors to Niseko will now be able to hit the speeds of a top World Cup ski racer, but you won’t need years of lessons or even a pair of …
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While most Japanese ski resorts are now either winding down or closed for the season, Gassan ski resort, located on the southern slopes of Mt Ubagatake in Yamagata Prefecture, is …
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“In case you were wondering who got all the snow this season, here’s a hint”, wrote the Godfather of Freeskiing Mike Douglas in an Instagram post this week to his …
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