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Japan

From the best ski resorts to what to wear, how to ‘onsen’, best coffees, insider guides and more. If you’re skiing in Japan we’ve got you covered.

The best Aomori spring adventure for skiers and boarders

Located in the northernmost part of Japan’s main island of Honshu, Aomori Prefecture has a longer winter than other parts of Japan, followed by...

Virgin Australia launch new Japan flight route from June 2023

Japan just got even easier to access for Aussie skiers and snowboarders. Virgin Australia, together with the Queensland Government and Cairns Airport, has announced a...

The A to Z of winter in Japan for first timers...

Planning to ski and snowboard Japan? You'll need our guide - the A to Z to the land of bottomless powder, extreme politeness, culinary delights,...

Nozawa, the prettiest ski village in all the ancient lands of...

Contributor, Alex Parsons, reveals her snowmance with Nozawa Onsen, her Shinto home. I first visited Nozawa Onsen in Japan in February 2013 with my father...

New food, fun and things to do in Tokyo this winter!

It's been a long time coming but we can now all head to Japan for the first open border ski season since 2019/2020. Excited,...

7 reasons to ski Hakkoda in Japan this 2022/2023 winter

With the Japanese borders officially open for visa-free, independent tourism, it's time to start planning where your next ski adventure might take you -...

The Niseko lodge with direct access to untracked powder with a...

So you’re planning your ski trip to Japan. You want somewhere that’s easy to get to, and where you can meet other like-minded snow...

Nom, nom, nom, six of the best ski town dishes around...

Six countries, six must eat ski town foods. From sweet to savoury, gooey to chewy, there’s nothing quite like a post-snow day treat, no matter...

Pimp my chair ride – the coolest and quirkiest chairlifts of...

Not all chairlifts are created equal, from horse drawn in Italy to pizza box in Japan, some of the world's best ski resorts offer...

Want to work a ski season in Japan? Here’s our pick...

It's every skier and snowboarder's dream to spend a season in the snowiest land of all, Japan. With borders opening, now you can, thanks...

How to pee in a toilet in Japan, a guide for...

Enter the hallowed pristine halls of Japanese ablutions and you may well regress to your potty training days when everything was new and foreign....

Japan’s Kiroro ski resort launches as Club Med, opens this December

Hokkaido powder resort, Kiroro, sold last year to Club Med owners and will officially open its doors as a Club Med resort this coming...

Prettiest ski villages for a white Christmas in Japan, France or...

There's nothing better than Christmas in a ski resort. Fresh snow, twinkling lights, special events and all topped off with the gift of being...

The chic new apartment hotel for skiers opening in Furano, Japan

Furano sits in the belly button of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido and is the hidden gem that your Japanese powder dreams are made...

The Japan powder triangle itinerary you need to know about

Great news for powder hounds out there: Japan is slowly re-opening to tourists, which means you're one step closer to getting your skis and...

Hidden park and powder gems of Japan that don’t break the...

If you're ready to resort-hop through Japan, have we got the itinerary for you - perfect for those who love both terrain park laps,...

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