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Do I really need to buy a JR Rail pass?
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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 months 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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Our 10 favourite articles from 2022: Editor’s pick
3 months ago

Our 10 favourite articles from 2022: Editor’s pick

By  •  Guides

We always enjoy getting to this point of the year and reflecting on the last 12 months, but this time around there’s an even greater sense of significance. A little …
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Snow, sushi and sake: international visitors reignite the winter action in Japan’s top ski resorts
3 months ago

Snow, sushi and sake: international visitors reignite the winter action in Japan’s top ski resorts

By  •  Sponsored, Real Estate

Chris Pickering is not only CEO of Uchi – Japan’s top resort real estate site pulling listings from all over the country – but also a long-term resident of Hokkaido. …
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