While bigger resorts keep expanding, many medium-sized and smaller resorts are downsizing. Owani Onsen Ski Resort is one of these places that, in its heyday, must have been a great …
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While Niseko continues to dominate international headlines, Nagano is quietly solidifying its reputation as one of Japan’s most accessible and value-packed resort destinations. Home to the last Winter Olympics hosted …
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A large full-depth avalanche has taken out the top section of Niigata prefecture’s Iwappara ski resort, a popular resort in Yuzawa town that is frequented by visitors from Tokyo. Dramatic …
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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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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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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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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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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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