A modern city, bearing the scars of the atomic bomb which was dropped in 1945. Having mostly been re-built, it is now a thriving metropolitan city, however the pain and suffering can still be witnessed through the memorials and the stories of the local people.
If there’s one rule every powder hunter knows, it’s that the best turns rarely wait around. When it comes to chasing Japow, those first few laps can make all the difference. But before you start setting those 5am alarms and dr [...]
There’s something truly special about Nozawa Onsen. Nestled in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, Nozawa Onsen is one of Japan’s most iconic winter destinations. Renowned for its deep powder snow, expansive ski terrain an [...]
If you’re dreaming of endless powder days, peaceful mountain villages, and authentic Japanese hospitality, Myoko Kogen deserves a place at the top of your ski bucket list. Hidden in the snow-covered mountains of Niigata, Myoko K [...]
There’s something for every kind of traveller in Shiga Kogen, High in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, deep within the Japanese Alps, lies Shiga Kogen, Japan’s largest ski area. Set within Joshinetsu Kogen National Park [...]
There’s a reason travelers keep coming back to Niseko. Niseko has earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier ski destinations – but does it really live up to the hype? From legendary powder snow and breathtaki [...]
Got Japan on your ski-dar? Now’s a pretty good time to make it happen. We’ve rounded up some seriously good-value accommodation-only packages across Japan, with set dates and cracking rates to help you lock in your next powder [...]
