Japan
Why You Need To Travel To Japan
Japan offers some of the best snow in the world, but it offers a whole lot more as well. Here’s why you need to travel to Japan. When most people think of skiing in Japan they think of Niseko or Hakuba, however, there are [...]
Nozawa – Great Snow and Traditional Japanese Culture Make It the Perfect Family Holiday Destination
There’s something special about showing your family the beauty of Nozawa Onsen in Japan. The kids getting excited over oyaki (steamed buns) in the street or playing on their tatami mats and futons. Your partner marvelling [...]
Hakuba Photo Journal – Late December 2019
It’s been a slower December than usual across Japan in terms of snowfall, but there have been plenty of moments worth capturing. While we haven’t seen consistent snowfall to have all lifts running in Hakuba, the upper [...]
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 [...]
The Snow Chaser Pass – 9 Japan Resorts On The One Pass
Myoko Kogen, getting snowed in at the end of January, 2018. Photo:: Eric Berger
Where To Ski In Japan? Honshu’s Best Resorts
Honshu is the largest and most popular island of Japan with an abundance of different ski resorts to choose from. Whether you’re after a family holiday, backcountry riding or it’s your first time skiing, it has got something t [...]
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 [...]
The Complete Guide To Shiga Kogen
Legend has it Japan has seen some 500 ski resorts grace its many hills at some point in time (predominantly the 1980’s and 90’s). Many have fallen by the wayside, but many more have combined into bigger and better resorts. [...]
First Timer’s Guide To Hakuba
Ten different resorts, 135 lifts and more than 200 runs – all pummelled by regular powder top-ups throughout the snow season. If you haven’t yet been, here’s your first-timer’s guide to Hakuba. There are few places i [...]
First Timer’s Guide To Myoko
So, you’ve skied Niseko and Hakuba, maybe even Furano or Nozawa Onsen. But have you been to Myoko Kogen yet? This is the powder mecca of Honshu – it gets dumped with more than 13 metres of snow every season and plays host to a [...]
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 [...]
