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Advice from the team at Ski Asia. Everything from information on the best ski resorts, to skiing tips, to travel advice.

Five things I’ve loved about skiing in Furano and the one reason I won’t be back
19 mins ago

Five things I’ve loved about skiing in Furano and the one reason I won’t be back

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On paper, Furano has a lot to offer: an expansive ski resort with varied terrain, a Central Hokkaido location promising light, dry powder and an adjacent ski town brimming with …
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How to ski Japan during the 2025 cherry blossom season
4 weeks ago

How to ski Japan during the 2025 cherry blossom season

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You know cherry blossom viewing is important to the nation of Japan if only because they have a name especially for it – hanami. Although indigenous to the Himalayas and …
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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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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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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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My favourite ski resorts in Iwate prefecture – and the skis I tackle them with
4 months ago

My favourite ski resorts in Iwate prefecture – and the skis I tackle them with

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Hajimemashite to the readers of Ski Asia! I’m Eliot Cochrane, and I’ll be sharing insights on skiing in the Tohoku area this season. Tohoku offers incredible snow, unique resorts, and …
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An insider’s guide to planning a ski trip to Japan – and saving money
4 months ago

An insider’s guide to planning a ski trip to Japan – and saving money

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If you want to save, planning and booking the individual parts of your winter trip to Japan online is the best move. It involves a little more effort, but when …
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I hired an Olympic gold medallist for the day at Japan’s Aomori Spring Resort
6 months ago

I hired an Olympic gold medallist for the day at Japan’s Aomori Spring Resort

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I don’t think there are many places in the world where you can “hire” a snowboarding Olympic gold medallist for the day, but that’s exactly what’s on offer at Aomori …
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Japan’s cheapest ski lift tickets: Five under ¥4850 (~US$31)
7 months ago

Japan’s cheapest ski lift tickets: Five under ¥4850 (~US$31)

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Social media-savvy skiers may have come across a recent TikTok from Australian outdoorsman and Alone Australia season 1 contestant Outback Mike, lamenting the incredible price jump of a Perisher lift …
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5 lesser-known ski resorts within driving distance of Myoko Kogen
7 months ago

5 lesser-known ski resorts within driving distance of Myoko Kogen

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While the term “driving distance” is relative to how keen for pow you might be on any given day, here, it refers mostly to those within 30km, with the only …
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