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How to Onsen – A Beginner’s Guide
Perfect after a big day on the mountain to sooth achey muscles or even just to freshen up, soaking in Onsens are one of Japan’s most popular pass times and a must when visiting the land of the rising sun. Hot springs have been [...]
Mammoth Mountain Finally Closes for the 2018/19 Season. Only 100 Days Until the Start Of the 2019/20 Season
Mammoth has lived up to its name with a mammoth season of 260 days, and 18.2 metres of snow! | July 29th, 2019 Mammoth has lived up to its name with a mammoth season finally ending today – July 28 in the US. The season was 260 d [...]
Guide To Shizukuishi – One of Japan’s Most Underrated Resorts
The land of the rising sun, the falling snowflake and the ski resort… if New Zealand has the most helicopters per capita, Japan has to be up there when it comes to ski resorts – with more than 500 liberally scattered ac [...]
Handy information about Queenstown
Queenstown is located in the heart of the Southern Alps providing magnificent mountains for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. There are four ski areas within driving distance, the closest being 20 minutes from town. The envio [...]
Top 5 Luxury Ski Accommodations In Hakuba
The good news for those seeking a high-end holiday in Japan, you’re in luck. With more luxury ski accommodations available in Hakuba than ever before there are plenty stays to choose from. Here are our top five luxury ski ac [...]
Weekly Japan Snow Forecast Jan 31st – The Grasshopper
Weekly Japan Snow Forecast Jan 17th – The Grasshopper
Weekly Japan Snow Forecast Jan 10th – The Grasshopper
Japan Forecast – A relatively settled and sunny week ahead
Weekly Japan Snow Forecast Jan 3rd – The Grasshopper
Weekly Japan Snow Forecast Dec 27th – The Grasshopper
Hakuba Goya looking good on Christmas Eve. It will continue to look like this with a heap of snow on the way over the next five days. Photo: Hakuba Goya Resort Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper [...]
Snow Trip Checklist – What You Need In The Snow
What’s On At Iwatake This Season
Another one of Hakuba’s most popular resorts is Hakuba Iwatake. And for good reason! Just under 10 minutes drive from Happo we definitely recommend jumping on the shuttle bus to Iwatake during your time in Hakuba. Iwatake [...]
