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Avoid the Niseko crowds and get off the beaten track at Japan’s Aomori Spring ski resort
1 year ago

Avoid the Niseko crowds and get off the beaten track at Japan’s Aomori Spring ski resort

This year, Japan has exploded as a destination as coverage on TikTok and other social media has fuelled record visitor numbers to popular tourist spots and the famous ski resorts …
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Hakkoda is the “holy grail” of powder skiing in Japan
1 year ago

Hakkoda is the “holy grail” of powder skiing in Japan

At the northern tip of Honshu, Aomori Prefecture boasts some of the most extraordinary winter conditions in the world. During the cold season, roads become towering snow corridors, houses are …
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10 Niseko properties under 100 million yen – a smart investment in Japan’s top ski destination
1 year ago

10 Niseko properties under 100 million yen – a smart investment in Japan’s top ski destination

By  •  Real Estate, Sponsored

Niseko is Asia’s most sought-after ski destination, renowned for its world-class powder, international appeal, and thriving property market. While many assume investing here requires a hefty budget, the reality is …
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Yamagata Akakura Onsen is a tiny Japanese ski resort with “the friendliest atmosphere of any resort I’ve visited”
1 year ago

Yamagata Akakura Onsen is a tiny Japanese ski resort with “the friendliest atmosphere of any resort I’ve visited”

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Yamagata Prefecture, right on the border with Miyagi Prefecture, you’ll find Yamagata Akakura Onsen Ski Resort – often referred to simply as Akakura …
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Veteran pro snowboarder and coach reveals why Sapporo stands out among the world’s top ski destinations
1 year ago

Veteran pro snowboarder and coach reveals why Sapporo stands out among the world’s top ski destinations

My name’s JJ Thomas. I’m from Golden, Colorado, and now live in California. I’m a professional snowboarder who has been riding for 30 years. I competed on the US halfpipe …
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One Japanese ski resort just received a staggering 3 metres of snow in 3 days
1 year ago

One Japanese ski resort just received a staggering 3 metres of snow in 3 days

By  •  News

Ski resorts in Yuzawa Town in Japan’s Niigata prefecture have endured one of the most chaotic weeks in recent memory, with strong winds and heavy snowfalls burying chairlifts and forcing …
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Japan has invented a totally new way for beginners to learn to ski
1 year ago

Japan has invented a totally new way for beginners to learn to ski

By  •  News

F Village isn’t really a ski resort at all, which is a very good thing if you’re a complete beginner or a family who want to try snowsports without the …
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Hakuba has recorded its snowiest winter in 13 years, and we’re only half way through February
1 year ago

Hakuba has recorded its snowiest winter in 13 years, and we’re only half way through February

By  •  News

Hakuba is delivering a ski season for the record books. Just one week into February, the resort – more specifically, Happo One – had already recorded its snowiest winter in …
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