Guides

As the sun begins to light up the snow-covered Mount Myoko, a day off from skiing or snowboarding offers the chance to uncover a bit of the adventure, culture and …
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Over the past 20 years, Niseko has exploded in popularity to become Japan’s most international resort, now globally recognised for its world-class powder and vibrant nightlife. The resort in its …
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Japan’s ski resorts consistently rank among the best in the world thanks to a ski season that benefits from more snowfall than any other country. Only a limited number of …
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For many chasing Japow, an afternoon or evening onsen becomes just as much a part of the appeal as fresh lines and ramen. The mineral-packed waters of a therapeutic and …
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The best ski resorts, hotels and ski schools of 2023

As the 22-23 winter season unfolded, ski resorts across Asia breathed a collective sigh of relief, with international tourists returning …
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Japan is by now well known among skiers as a world-class winter sports destination. But of its 500+ ski areas, only a handful of big-name resorts have been able to …
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In the heart of Japan’s Yukiguni region, Yamagata Prefecture is famous for the onslaught of snow it endures each winter. In the world’s snowiest country, Yamagata is Japan’s snowiest prefecture, …
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It’s no secret that Japan’s ski resorts are world-renowned and highly regarded for their abundance of powder snow. At many of these resorts, you’ll also find far fewer people about …
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Japan is generally considered the world’s snowiest country, both in terms of snow cover and snowfall. Add to that a predominantly mountainous landscape (75-80% of Japan’s landmass) and you have …
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As we all know too well, skiing is an expensive hobby. From overpriced hot chocolate to bank balance-destroying lift pass prices, the words ‘budget’ and ‘skiing’ are rarely seen together. …
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