Onsens, ancient towns and skiing at Ryuoo and Shiga in Japan
If it weren’t for the spectacular mountain ranges and incredible powder, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were skiing in Australia at some ski...
Gunma, Japan – the ultimate onsen destination for après ski soaking
For serious powder snow lovers who want an authentic Japanese experience, Gunma is a must-ski stop with big mountains yet to be discovered by...
Why you need these two Gunma resorts on your Japan ski/board...
Just a two-hour trip from Tokyo Station sits Gunma Prefecture, a veritable mecca of winter sports, boasting 22 ski resorts. With few foreign guests...
Two ski resorts in Japan you haven’t heard of, but should
In 15 years the ‘aroma’ of Japanese snow has gone from a far-off frontier powder dream to an accessible, affordable option. Despite this, few...
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,...
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...
New terrain and two new chairlifts for Niseko Village
New gondola chairlift combination and new ski terrain announced for Niseko 2016/2017 season.
YTL Hotels’ commitment to continually enhance the infrastructure, accessibility and overall experience...
Insider guide to Niseko, Japan with Darren Teasdale
Darren Teasdale has been working in Niseko for nine winter seasons and has run Niseko Photography for four years. He gives us some true local...
You can own this private ski lodge in Madarao Japan for...
Imagine having the keys to your own ski lodge in Japan for less than the price of a garage in Sydney.
Not just any lodge...
16 things to know before your first or fiftieth ski and...
There's never enough time, space, blog posts to reveal all you need to know about Japan. Sometimes you've just got to go and figure...
The ultimate guide to buying a ski lodge in Japan
We've all dreamed about buying a ski lodge and moving to Japan to live a life of endless powder, right? With some tips...
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...
How to ski powder in Japan – tips from an instructor...
Powder. You love it or you hate it. You’re either cutting through waist-deep snow, hollering as you get the deepest turns of your life....
Volcano erupts near Japanese ski resort, avalanche claims life
Skiers at Kusatsu-Shirane in Gunmo Prefecture on Japan's main island have been injured from a volcanic eruption and resulting avalanche that has caused at least...
9 must have apps to make your Japan ski trip even...
Planet Japan, that crazy nation that blows your senses apart and rebuilds them in a kaleidoscope of colour conflict - vending machines that sell...
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...