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Tenjindaira: Japan’s “sky god treasure room” for big mountain skiers

I first heard mention of Tenjindaira from an Aussie friend living in Niseko. It was just a quick aside but something in the way he...

10 coffee dens in Tokyo for skiers heading to Japan

Coffee snobs skiing in Japan will be rewarded with the country's new third wave coffee obsession. Andy Solo goes in search of ten of...

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....

New ‘old’ ski resort to open in Japan in December

Arai Mountain Resort and Spa closed down in 2006 after fifteen years of operating. Now, thanks to a multi million dollar overhaul the resort...

Where to find old school Japan ski towns, onsens and culture

After my first visit to Japan 12 years ago, I instantly fell in love with the quirky Japanese culture combined with the bottomless Japow...

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...

Hakuba Valley Japan partners with the Epic Pass

Vail Resorts today announced a long-term alliance with one of Japan’s largest and most renowned mountain regions —Hakuba Valley, located in the northern part...

An ode to Japan’s mega December snowfall to make you salivate

Japan must have been doing something right recently because they sure as hell have been rewarded with record snowfalls of metres, yes multiple metres,...

The ultimate guide to Japan’s best “hidden” backcountry gem

We're breaking some hearts with this article, but it has to be done. We're again revealing Japan's best-kept backcountry secret known to those in...

The Snow Chasers guide to Nozawa Onsen snow resort in Japan

Jen and Mick, a.k.a The Snow Chasers, hit up Nozawa Onsen in Japan last season. This is their guide to Japan's most authentic feudal...

Is this the coolest yurt accommodation launching in Japan?

Madarao ski resort in Nagano, Japan, will be home to a new luxe yurt this winter with the launch of Snowball Chalet's 'luxury suite'.  Picture...

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...

No crowds, big powder and ancient traditions, this is Tohoku Japan

I’ve lived in Hokkaido Japan for 6 years and am ashamed to say I hadn’t (until now) enjoyed the big mountains of the main...

Snowboard guides for chicks in Japan and New Zealand

Fiona Duncan is a snowboard adventure guide with MINT TOURS in Japan and New Zealand. She's also a pilates instructor and surf coach. This...

Five Japanese ski resorts you haven’t heard of

If you’ve ever looked into skiing in Japan, you probably know all about Niseko, Hakuba and Nozawa – some of the more popular resorts...

How to eat, ski and aprés your way through the Hakuba...

There's a lot to love about the mountain towns of the Hakuba Valley. Located just three hours from downtown Tokyo and full of that...

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