The perfect Japan powder itinerary may not exist, but a trip around Hokkaido’s “powder triangle” – Furano, Niseko and Rusutsu – might be as close as it gets. These three …
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All across Japan there are plenty of options for your dream resort home and developers or individuals have created some truly fantastic buildings. You can take your pick of apartments, …
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Plans for a mountain bike park in Niseko have been approved by Kutchan Town, giving a green light to the construction of more than 20km of pedal-accessed trails, with the …
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The best ski resorts, hotels and ski schools of 2022

It’s been yet another strange winter season in Asia, with international travel severely restricted and operators mostly reliant on domestic …
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Not all of us can afford to buy a home in Japan’s best ski resorts, but maybe we can afford to live there if we run our own business… and how about if we combine both into one amazing life-changing event?
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Skiing Japan’s backcountry with a guide is not only the best way to guarantee your share of the country’s famous powder, it also arms you with someone who has knowledge …
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Legendary Norwegian snowboarder Terje Håkonsen, who was camped out in Hakuba over this last winter, has posted epic lines also season long. He’s been the beneficiary of one of Japan’s …
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“And you thought it was always deep pow in Japan”, jokes Hokkaido Powder Guides director Chuck Olbery as he makes his way up Mount Tokachi in conditions he describes as …
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