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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Since launching in summer 2021, Uchi (uchijapan.com) has become the default search engine for anyone looking at buying ski property in Japan. This independent site features a lightning-quick search function …
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In news that will delight ski and snowboard enthusiasts around the world, Japan looks set to reopen to tourists next month, ending a hiatus on in-bound tourism that has now …
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Visitors to Niseko will now be able to hit the speeds of a top World Cup ski racer, but you won’t need years of lessons or even a pair of …
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The vast area of ski resorts, small towns and natural landmarks that is often blanketly referred to as “Niseko” attracts visitors for many different reasons. Danny Geerken, a real estate …
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While most Japanese ski resorts are now either winding down or closed for the season, Gassan ski resort, located on the southern slopes of Mt Ubagatake in Yamagata Prefecture, is …
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