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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.
Health and Fitness
Yoga for Yokonori
Why is yoga good for yokonori sports? If you’ve never heard of yokonori, it's a Japanese term used to categorize "sideways riding" sports like snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding. These are all active sports, which require a certain amount of mobility to enjoy at any age.
Backcountry Snowboarding
Wabi Sabi: A Hokkaido Backcountry Film
If you were in Niseko, Hokkaido this winter, you may have seen a quirky cabin on wheels touring around the neighborhood. This mic...
Climbing
A Dream of White Horses
Glancing down to check my footing, I tried to ignore the forty meters of rope snaking down below me without a single piece of pro...
Features
Home in the Mountains
Japan’s most accomplished “yama girl” is sharing her love of the outdoors to help inspire and empower marginalized children ...
Hokkaido
Friends Behind the Lens
Winter is a special time to explore Japan’s wilderness. Light and shadow can create stunning compositions on the frozen landscape...
Japan Snow Guide
Japan Snow Guide: Winter 2020 Events
Check out the exciting activities going on between January to March at our favorite ski resorts around Japan. Snow Tubing Curl...
Hokkaido
In Focus: Central Hokkaido
Hokkaido is the promised land for powderhounds everywhere. It is situated to be the perfect catcher’s mitt for Siberia’s low pres...
Sponsored
A New Hanazono is Here
December 7th, 2019 marked the opening day of the Hanazono Niseko ski resort for the 2019-20 season. There was plen...