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Regular updates and news on skiing in Asia.

China’s newest ski resort is more like a theme park on ice
1 week ago

China’s newest ski resort is more like a theme park on ice

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After five years in development, China’s Taicang Alps Resort, just 70 km from downtown Shanghai, has officially opened. The indoor ski and snow park takes its name and inspiration from …
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Japanese ski resort’s 210 billion yen upgrade will see it rival Aspen, Whistler
1 month ago

Japanese ski resort’s 210 billion yen upgrade will see it rival Aspen, Whistler

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Myoko Kogen, one of Japan’s oldest ski destinations, is set for a major overhaul. Singaporean investment group PCG has announced a 10-year 210 billion yen plan aimed at transforming this …
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Ski resorts on edge as Japan weather bureau releases El Nino-affected winter forecast
2 months ago

Ski resorts on edge as Japan weather bureau releases El Nino-affected winter forecast

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The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has released its seasonal forecast for the 2023/24 winter season (December-February), and the numbers aren’t likely to impress the snowsports community.

While last year’s ski …
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Two of Japan’s top ski resorts to be linked by chairlift
4 months ago

Two of Japan’s top ski resorts to be linked by chairlift

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Ski resort operator Hoshino Resorts Inc. has revealed that Alts Bandai Snow Park & Resort and Nekoma Snow Park & Resort will be linked by 810-metre two-seater chairlift for the …
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Nozawa Onsen records 90cm in one day as snowstorms cause chaos in Japan
10 months ago

Nozawa Onsen records 90cm in one day as snowstorms cause chaos in Japan

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It’s been a wild few days for ski resorts in Japan, with winter storms and a “once in a decade cold snap” delivering some of the heaviest snowfalls in recent …
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Rusutsu records more than 5 metres of snow before New Year’s Eve
11 months ago

Rusutsu records more than 5 metres of snow before New Year’s Eve

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Ten days ago, we declared Rusutsu the clear winner for early season conditions, and posed the question: will the resort hit five metres by the New Year? Now, with 36cm …
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How have Japan’s ski resorts fared so far this season?
11 months ago

How have Japan’s ski resorts fared so far this season?

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There’s been a lot hype around this ski season, and it’s hardly a surprise. Tourists were locked out of Japan for the better part of three years, and have endured …
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Madarao sold to foreign investors with a big vision for the resort
1 year ago

Madarao sold to foreign investors with a big vision for the resort

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Madarao Mountain Resort, one of Japan’s top powder skiing destinations, has been sold to Singapore-based Patience Capital Group (PCG), a real estate investment manager specialising in the acquisition of tourism …
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Niseko reveals plans for construction of a new gondola
1 year ago

Niseko reveals plans for construction of a new gondola

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The owners of Niseko Grand Hirafu have announced plans for the construction of a new 10-person gondola to replace the existing Ace 2 Quad Center Four. The upgrade is slated …
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Are you on the list? Japan opens to independent travellers from these 68 countries from October 11
1 year ago

Are you on the list? Japan opens to independent travellers from these 68 countries from October 11

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Japan made travellers around the world very excited last week, when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed that his government would relax border restrictions on individual travellers from October 11. The …
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