Japan

Snowboard instructor JT Chau’s resume reads a little differently from many of his fellow snow industry workers. Since taking a break from his job as an exercise physiologist in 2011, he’s …
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Each year, tourists head in droves to resorts like Niseko, Rusutsu, Hakuba and Kiroro, lured by the promise of waist-deep Japanese powder and inspired by the many thousands of photos and …
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The full Japan segment from Legs of Steel‘s Passenger, which picked up the award for “Best Powder” at this year’s Powder Awards. It follows freeskiers Paddy Graham, Sven Kueenle and Fraser …
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Choosing the right time to go skiing in Niseko is one of the biggest considerations for anyone planning a trip. Niseko’s reputation as a haven for powder lovers is well-known, but …
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GoPro athletes athletes John Jackson and Chris Benchetler have starred in one of the best GoPro edits you’re likely to see all year. The snowboarder/skier duo teamed up over the 2014/15 winter season, …
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Stuck in a career rut? Sick of the daily grind and the sight of an office cubicle? Wishing you could live out your dream of skiing powder every day in a …
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Saturday’s World Ski Awards ceremony in Kitzbuhel, Austria has reconfirmed Niseko’s status as Japan’s best ski resort and one of the finest in the world. Niseko recorded a clean sweep …
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Niseko is in the midst of a luxury boom, strengthened by the announcement today that Hyatt will be opening a hotel and residences in Niseko Hanazono from 2019. Park Hyatt Niseko …
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Episode #2 from Patagonia’s #Find_Away series does not disappoint. The Patagonia crew, roaming Japan by van, encounter some truly awesome conditions deep in the heart of Shirakawa-go.

“There are no …
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Japan is a powder lover’s dream, and there is no shortage of footage showing the rest of the world what it’s missing out on. Youtube and Facebook edits surface as frequently …
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