Guides

Night skiing is a big part of the experience at many of Japan’s ski resorts. Niseko United has Japan’s largest floodlit ski area, with kilometres of terrain staying open after …
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Walk into any Japanese ski shop and you will see the typical global brands. But look at Japanese instructors, patrollers, and powderhounds, and you will spot gear never featured in …
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Ask around Niseko long enough and everyone has a theory about the snow – when it’s most reliable, which week to book, which years were the good ones. Most of …
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There’s no getting away from the fact that the vast majority of skis and snowboards are mass-produced in factories in China. To a certain extent, this is good for the …
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There isn’t an easy answer, as it depends on many different things. You certainly don’t need a guide to have a good time. The famous resorts are busy, but they …
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Travellers planning a powder-filled trip to Japan often look to grand, modern resort hotels or the world-renowned hospitality of the traditional ryokan. But for many Japanese resort-goers, the true heart …
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As a snowboarding brand, Head is at an interesting point in its evolution. It’s known as a rental brand for both skis and snowboards, and as a maker of entry- …
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Over the years, I’ve bought many different digital cameras, bullet cams and action cams specifically for filming ski and snowboarding trips. Looking back, I’ve dropped a lot of money on …
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Ski resorts in Japan are renowned for their deep snow, peaceful slopes, and seamless organization that makes life easy for everyone. However, when people disregard the warning signs or take …
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Accommodation in Japan is getting expensive. Just a few years ago, it was possible to pay next to nothing for a room in a resort. In recent seasons, prices have …
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