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.

Four different resorts for spring skiing in Japan

Japan is known for bucket loads of snow that falls by the metre throughout the season making spring skiing guaranteed. There's so much to...

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...

New ski developments to open in Niseko on December 1

YTL Hotels’ Niseko Village on the island of Hokkaido in the north-east of Japan, is gearing up for a thriving winter season with the...

The Australian price of powder for all

Are you willing to sacrifice another culture in search of powder? Sam Pullos reveals his beef with the Australian few killing it for everyone. The...

Qantas to launch daily Melbourne to Tokyo flights

Qantas will launch daily direct flights between Melbourne and Tokyo’s Narita Airport from 16th December 2016,* responding to growing demand and marking the next...

The secret to skiing in Japan is February

With up to seventeen metres of snow a season, there isn't a bad time to ski in Japan. But some months are better than...

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...

Niseko – the second coming

If you visited Niseko in the past decade you would have found a very different ski town to what you find now. How Niseko...

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...

A season in Japan? Hell yeah

If you think Japan powder is out of your league. Think again. Michaela Davis-Meehan is an Australian pro snowboarder.  She is also a guide with...

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...

Park Hyatt to open in Niseko

Park Hyatt Niseko, Hanazono and Park Hyatt branded residences will bring Hyatt's luxury brand to one of Asia's top ski resort destinations. Pacific Century Premium...

World’s largest street snowboarding event in Tokyo

Burton is officially kicking off the new season in Tokyo, Japan on November 14th by hosting the world’s largest street snowboarding contest—the 5th annual...

No Facebook friends on a Japowder day

Some days I don't like my friends. These are some days. When they are in Japan drowning in fat fluffy dry snow flakes that...

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...

Win a ski or snowboard trip to Japan

If your goal is to ski or ride Japan's famous powder then this is one challenge you can win. SnowsBest has the inside word on...
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