Category
Snow and Ice
ActivitiesSnow and Ice
Japan is no longer a hidden gem for snow lovers and powder junkies around the world. Japan is one of the most mountainous countries in the world with hundreds of ski resorts around the country attracting millions of winter sports enthusiasts each winter and spring. From family-friendly resorts to serious backcountry skiing and snowboarding, the famous deep powder that covers Japan’s mountains provides a stunning backdrop for winter fun.
Snowboarding
Snowboard Life
The snowboarder population in Japan is said to be 7.5 million strong. These are riders who hit the slopes at least three times a ...
Snowmobiling
Niseko Snowmobile Adventures
What do you do if you find yourself in Japan’s powder capital, but you don’t ski? Yesterday you tried lessons with the Can...
Gear
Cool Stuff for Winter!
Stuff you gotta have... (Don’t) Break a leg!Sorel Caribou Boots
Don’t miss out on the ski season because you wore the wrong boo...
Skiing
Family Snow Zones
Where to find fun for the whole family this winter Family friendly resorts have come a long way. Many Japanese resorts now hav...
Health and Fitness
A Pilates Journey
Watching a performance by a world-class athlete, is your reaction, “Oh, I’d love to be able to do that,” or perhaps a “Yeah, mayb...
People
Q4: Steve House Interview
While Mt. Everest is routinely climbed by dozens of people each year, pioneering climbers are trying the most difficult and dange...
People
Q4: Leo Houlding Interview
Sitting in a popular sushi restaurant in Roppongi, my eyes are watering as I watch my new friend dip a piece of raw fish into eno...
Nature Trails
For the Love of the Climb
Born in Slovenia, a rugged country boasting with sportsman's culture, Cveto Nakashima Podlogar is well versed in trekking and...