Japan is generally considered the world’s snowiest country, both in terms of snow cover and snowfall. Add to that a predominantly mountainous landscape (75-80% of Japan’s landmass) and you have …
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I’ve had the pleasure of skiing in the alps for close to 20 years and over that period of time, I’ve come to know what to expect. From the overpriced …
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One of the Youtube channels that has caught our eye this season is MTN Swell バンライフ and their new series “Chasing the Frozen Wave“. The creation of photographer and videographer …
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In our last property roundup Uchi founder Chris Pickering discussed how the demand for houses in Japan’s top resorts has risen rapidly in recent years. This week he explains why …
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Less than 100km from the ever popular Niseko is rarely skied mountain called Karibayama, which sits between Setana Town and Shimamaki Village.

“I grew up looking up at Mount Kariba …
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As we all know too well, skiing is an expensive hobby. From overpriced hot chocolate to bank balance-destroying lift pass prices, the words ‘budget’ and ‘skiing’ are rarely seen together. …
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All winter we have been featuring articles from Uchi, Japan’s leading resort real estate listing site. “Our tagline from day one has been Find your home in Japan,” says Chris …
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The island of Hokkaido is Japan’s winter playground, much loved by skiers and snowboarders for its legendary powder, which it receives in buckets from November to May. Thanks to its …
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