The start of a new year is a rare opportunity to fully take stock of what came before and to crystallise your hopes for the future. If you fell short …
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What a difference a couple of weeks makes. In our last update on 14 December, Hokkaido resorts Niseko and Furano were tracking relatively well, while Hakuba had been battling some …
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It’s often said that Hokkaido isn’t steep. People come for the powder, but it’s almost as if the amazing snow quality makes up for the fact that challenging terrain is …
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From exquisite turnkey homes incorporating thoughtful design with top-quality amenities to large parcels of land that seem borne of the land itself, the festive season is a great time for …
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Japan’s winter doesn’t ease its way in – it tends to announce itself. Two weeks into the season, Hokkaido is already showing why it’s often the safest early bet, Honshu …
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Over the years, I’ve bought many different digital cameras, bullet cams and action cams specifically for filming ski and snowboarding trips. Looking back, I’ve dropped a lot of money on …
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Choosing to invest in land rather than existing properties not only enables you to put your own stamp on the area but also provides significant benefits tailored to your vision. …
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Finnish snowboarder Antti Autti has built his career on exploring remote terrain, and in The Snow Country he turns his attention to Minamiuonuma – a quiet freeride pocket just a …
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