We’re officially into spring, and that means that Japanese ski resorts are about to make the transformation from powder paradise to mogul mayhem. For some, it’s a transition from one …
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Incredible skiing, mountains of summer fun, 13 relaxing onsen and some of Japan’s most promising real estate opportunities make Nozawa Onsen a special resort town.

Steeped in ancient Japanese tradition …
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Despite borders still being closed to tourists, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has told Australian travellers to start planning holidays in Japan ahead of an anticipated return to travel. The …
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Filmmaker and photographer Neil Hartmann has been based in Hokkaido since ’91, and his Youtube channel is a consistent source of entertainment and information on adventure in the region (Neil’s …
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It will come as no surprise to anyone who’s seen the recent photos of chairlifts disappearing under metres of snow: Japan’s 2021/22 winter season has been one of the best …
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In the last two months we have seen real estate sales enquiries increase to an all time, Covid-era, high!

The Hokkaido real estate market is certainly not where it was …
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As Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio addressed the media late on Thursday evening to announce an update on border restrictions, optimists might have been hoping for some news that would …
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Hokkaido Ski Club instructors put Flaxta’s new Deep Space helmet to the test in Niseko, Japan
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