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Where can I buy ski and snowboard gear in Tokyo? (and is it worth it?)
3 years ago

Where can I buy ski and snowboard gear in Tokyo? (and is it worth it?)

By  •  Guides

It never takes much to convince me to buy new ski gear, and with a country like Japan that has some of the best snow conditions known to man, the …
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5 properties for sale in Lake Toya, a stunning volcanic lake next to Rusutsu
3 years ago

5 properties for sale in Lake Toya, a stunning volcanic lake next to Rusutsu

By  •  Sponsored, Real Estate

It might seem strange to be talking about a lake in the latest real estate article from Uchi… this is Ski Asia not Lake Asia! But Uchi CEO and Founder …
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Do I really need to buy a JR Rail pass?
3 years ago

Do I really need to buy a JR Rail pass?

By  •  Guides

Japan’s public transport is, more often than not, spectacular. It’s quick, reliable, and ridiculously clean. While it’s also not too expensive, any seasoned traveller will confirm that those small trips …
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5 tiny Japanese ski resorts that you’re guaranteed to fall in love with
3 years ago

5 tiny Japanese ski resorts that you’re guaranteed to fall in love with

By  •  Guides

There’s sometimes an obsession with size when it comes to ski resorts: more lifts, more runs, more vertical (yes, we’re guilty too) … more, more, more. No one wants to …
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There are 5 ski resorts in Japan with over 1000m of vertical, and Niseko is not one of them
3 years ago

There are 5 ski resorts in Japan with over 1000m of vertical, and Niseko is not one of them

By  •  Guides

Japanese ski resorts have developed a stellar international reputation for a few reasons: deep powder, incredible tree skiing and piping hot onsens, to name a few. However, for sheer size, …
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Here’s what 7 metres of Rusutsu powder looks like
3 years ago

Here’s what 7 metres of Rusutsu powder looks like

By  •  Videos

There’s been a lot of talk about Rusutsu’s fantastic start to the season, with more than seven metres of snow falling so far. It was enough to tempt Niseko’s local …
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Why you should consider land for your next ski real estate purchase
3 years ago

Why you should consider land for your next ski real estate purchase

By  •  Real Estate

Japan continues to prove wildly popular with international tourists and investors since re-opening the borders late last year. Resorts across the country have rebounded strongly and with many metres of …
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Rusutsu records more than 5 metres of snow before New Year’s Eve
3 years ago

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

By  •  News

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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