Heading to Niseko? Check out Tareesa Straatman’s Insider Guide
Tareesa Straatman is a snowboarder, a really good snowboarder. An examiner and trainer with Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors, she's also the Snowsports director of...
Scoot launch flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido Japan
Australians looking to ski in Hokkaido next winter can now fly direct to Sapporo via Singapore with low cost airline Scoot.
Scoot, the long-haul, low-cost...
Over 80% of Japan’s Airbnb properties disappear overnight
If you're looking for Airbnb accommodation on your next Japan ski and snowboard trip then your search just got a little harder. The home...
The Japan powder triangle itinerary you need to know about
Great news for powder hounds out there: Japan is still so hot right now.
Although it is less sun and more snowfall on the glorious...
From bogan to boujee – the evolution of Niseko ski resort...
With Hokusai style postcard views to the iconic Mt Yotei, 15 metres of dry-Siberian-influenced snow a season and just two hours from Sapporo's Chitose...
The essential packing guide for skiing in Japan
Australian snow devotee, Aurora Braid, put this video edit together of travel packing essentials for anyone considering spending a season skiing or snowboarding in...
Listen up, Niseko has something to say
Remember that blog by Sam Pullos a few weeks ago. The one that talked about Australians behaving badly overseas, including Niseko? Well, some folks in Niseko...
Insider guide to snow travel in Furano, Japan
Morven Grant and Andy Walker work with guiding legend and owner John Morrell at Alpine Backcountry Rentals and Alpine Backcountry Guides and are based in Furano, Hokkaido,...
Elite Havens luxe villa company acquires Niseko Boutiques
Everyone's favourite beach villa company, Elite Havens, has expanded into the world of snow with the acquisition of Niseko Boutiques 17 snow chalets in...
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...
Wasabi powder puffs, when snow girls hit Japan
Fancy An all girl snow adventure in the hills of JapaN? Your wish is our command.
There's only one thing better than skiing or riding...
The Aussie giving women a voice in the action sports world
Alexa Hohenberg is the Aussie behind 'Still Stoked' a website giving a voice to women in action sports. This is her success story. From...
Insider’s Guide to Sapporo with Dean Daniels
If you're heading to Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro or any other ski resort in the powder paradise of Hokkaido, Japan in the coming months, you'll...
8 luxe ski hotels in Niseko Japan
So you’re going to Niseko for a ski holiday. The land of delicious ramen, fancy Japanese toilets and the most snow that you’ll ever...
Kate Macdermid’s insider’s guide to skiing in Furano, Japan
Kate Macdermid has run Altitude Physio & Massage in Furano Ski Resort, Japan, for the last three seasons. She's here with her top tips...
An insider’s ski and travel guide to Niseko, Japan
Niseko is the powder Mecca of an already powder loaded Japan. It is, for many, the first ski resort in the land of the...
