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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For most skiers and snowboarders that flock to northwestern Hokkaido, the luxury and modern infrastructure of Niseko, Kiroro and Rusutsu are the big draw. Backcountry enthusiasts come here for a …
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Kamui Ski Links is a mountain that has long flown under the radar. Its snow is light, dry, silky, and consistently excellent, and the slopes are rarely crowded – a …
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Known for its exceptional “Japow”, Japan offers superior skiing and snowboarding experiences, particularly in Hokkaido and Nagano. Beyond winter sports, Japan is a year-round destination featuring hiking, hot springs, and …
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Japan is full of ski destinations, but few are as unexpected as Hakodate, a city where European churches and brick warehouses sit alongside a ropeway in the middle of town. …
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