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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.
Japan Snow Guide
Japan Snow Guide: News & Notes
Make the most of your winter in Japan! Enjoy unique winter tours, dine on seasonal cuisine and visit these new attractions at our...
Japan Snow Guide
Japan Snow Guide: December Skiing
Get a head start on the ski season or find a place to spend the holidays! Most of our favorite ski resorts in northern Japan open...
Film Festivals
Your Guide to 2019’s Best Adventure Films
The best of adventure films hits the big screen this autumn as Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Japan. With inspiring ...
Japan Snow Guide
Japan Snow Guide Travel Notes
HOKKAIDO Globe-trotting riders will be pleased to know Niseko United will be joining the Ikon Pass connecting 38 iconic mounta...
Art and Film
A Decade of Danchi
Neil Hartmann looks back at more than a decade of Car Danchi adventures and his latest film, “Car Danchi #10: Arigato." Ca...
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Mad About Pow
A powder pocket, sitting smack dab on the border of Nagano and Niigata prefectures, has recently become a hot spot for snow lover...
Features
The Reemergence of Arai
Lotte Arai Resort will definitely become a hotspot for western skiers and boarders over the next few years.
Backcountry Tours
Tohoku Storm Chasing
Just a few hours north of Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train) await remote mountains and the countryside of Tohoku’s Akita and Iwate prefectures.