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Top 5 Hokkaido ski resorts
7 years ago

Top 5 Hokkaido ski resorts

By  •  Guides

Hokkaido is to powder skiing what the Hawaiian North Shore is to surfing. The northernmost island of Japan is a Mecca for powder hunters – its reputation built upon the …
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Rusutsu
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7 years ago

Rusutsu

By  •  Japan, Ski Resorts

Rusutsu Resort is one of the largest ski areas in Hokkaido, boasting an impressive 42 km of trails and 18 lifts. The resort is perhaps best known for its 1,000 acres of lift …
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These Dutch riders have discovered Japow … and they’re hooked
7 years ago

These Dutch riders have discovered Japow … and they’re hooked

By  •  People

Dutch skier Anne Bakker and his friend Jaap Sturm visited Niseko, Japan over the 2015/16 winter season and were floored by the quality of riding and vast quantities of snow in …
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Yummy Yuki | #TheSearch by Rip Curl
7 years ago

Yummy Yuki | #TheSearch by Rip Curl

By  •  Videos

“It’s almost even too much.” It’s a familiar sentiment for anyone’s who’s been to Hokkaido in search of snow … and discovered that there’s more than enough to go around. …
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3 insider tips for a memorable Niseko holiday
7 years ago

3 insider tips for a memorable Niseko holiday

By  •  Guides

As the founders of Niseko-based Hokkaido Ski Club, Anthea Hung and Miha Grilj know more than a thing or two about getting the most out of a holiday in Niseko. …
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X Games skier Tom Wallisch hits Japan
7 years ago

X Games skier Tom Wallisch hits Japan

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Tom Wallisch is better known for his feats in the park than the powder. But his latest release – a full length feature titled “Vice Versa” – shows that even …
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Peaks, Pillows and Pow: Travis Rice takes on Hakuba
7 years ago

Peaks, Pillows and Pow: Travis Rice takes on Hakuba

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Travis Rice and co hit the Hakuba backcountry in the latest release from The Fourth Phase –  a film inspired by the iconic American snowboarder’s desire to follow the hydrological cycle around …
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Telemark skiing in Nozawa Onsen
7 years ago

Telemark skiing in Nozawa Onsen

By  •  Videos

In this clip, Nozawa Onsen local Takemitsu san takes us on a tour of his backyard – a resort that is known for its stunning terrain and large amounts of …
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Japanese weather bureau announces the arrival of La Niña
7 years ago

Japanese weather bureau announces the arrival of La Niña

By  •  News

The Japanese weather bureau said on Tuesday that La Niña had arrived, following its August announcement that the weather pattern would be a 70% chance to emerge. The revelation bodes well for Japanese ski resorts, …
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Japanese ski resorts report first snowfalls for 2016/17
7 years ago

Japanese ski resorts report first snowfalls for 2016/17

By  •  News

It’s that time of year! Ski resort social media managers are taking to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to announce that “winter is coming” as first snowfalls for the year begin to …
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