Guides

Hakuba’s picturesque mountain peaks are a vast backcountry powder skiing playground that any powderhound would be happy to explore. The towering Japanese Alps get some of the deepest, fluffiest powder …
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Wearing a mask, for the most part, isn’t ideal on your holiday. It’s a time you’ll want to forget about the day-to-day concerns of your life, and put all your …
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The secret isn’t out yet, but it might be soon. Palcall Tsumagoi resort is rapidly growing in popularity amongst Japanese skiers and snowboarders – families in particular – but to …
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Japan was one of the most reluctant countries in the world to re-open its borders after Covid. Now, after more than two years they’ve finally unlocked the door, but how …
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Anyone harbouring dreams of a ski season in Japan this winter needn’t worry; you haven’t missed the boat just yet. Thanks to Japan’s slow reopening to visa-free travel, some businesses …
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Japanese ski seasons are the stuff of legends. With many ski resorts averaging 10–12 metres of snow a year and, in some instances, more than 20, nowhere comes close to …
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With the Japanese borders finally opening, it’s not too late to consider passes that may assist you in enjoying the finest Japow the predicted La Niña-affected 2022/23 season is set …
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Is there a perfect one-ski quiver for Japan? Hakuba ski instructor Mike Humphrey gives us his best picks.
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Inbound travel to Japan is set to make its post-covid return. For those with a taste for Japow, this puts Myoko back on the menu. Many hungry powder fiends see …
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Bathing in traditional Japanese onsen hot-springs is a must-try experience for visitors to Japan. This is especially true for those enjoying a ski holiday in Japan, when taking a soak …
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