The coolest hotel in Tokyo hidden in plain sight
In Japan there are hotels, then there are ryokans. Traditional style inns in scenic countryside locations that date back to the 8th century, many...
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...
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...
Shizukuishi, five syllables for untracked skiing in Japan
25 years ago Canadian rapper ‘Snow’ released his chart topping hit ‘Informer’, in the same year Shizukuishi (pronounced SHIZ-U-KUW-ISH-EE), 26kms northwest of Morioka in...
I skied Japan before you did, no really, I did
After 10 days skiing in Japan for the first time in almost a decade, one thing has become obvious. Everyone skied Japan before I...
All you need to know about Japan’s new Lotte Arai ski...
Be safe, they said. Every Japanese person I told I was going to Arai had the same words. Stay safe, be safe, go safe....
Buying snow gear in Tokyo to ski or board in Japan
So you're heading to Japan to ski and you've packed everything you don't need for a day on the slopes. Lucky for you Tokyo...
Backcountry Hakuba with Steve Lee – and two Everest legends
Fresh powder snow. It’s the mystical magic gift of nature that many seasoned skiers and boarders dream of. The reality however is that genuine...
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...
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,...
Where to go cat skiing in Japan for first tracks every...
Everyone knows Japan dumps shipping container loads of powder per hour in peak season but not everyone knows that when the chairlift is buried,...
Insider’s ski travel guide to Hakuba, Japan
Justine Fitzsimmons has been living in Hakuba for five seasons, working as a Senior Travel Consultant. She gives us her insider tips for where...
Insider’s Guide to Akakura Kanko, Japan
Louise Wellington owns Myoko Vista Boutique Lodging at Akakura Kanko Ski Resort, and has lived there for three years. This Japanese resort is little-known...
Insider’s guide to skiing in Myoko Kogen, Japan
Nic Klar has been living in Myoko Kogen since 2003, running Destination Myoko Kogen and, more recently, Red Warehouse Myoko. He gives us the...
Our pick of Tokyo’s luxury hotels for your next ski stopover
If you're skiing in Japan then you simply must put aside some time in Tokyo. The lights, the shopping, the craziness (think Robot Restaurants,...
Insider’s travel and ski guide to Myoko Kogen, Japan
The Johnson family have recently taken over the Refre Hotel in Myoko, Kogen. They've filled us in on all things Myoko-related, so that you...
