TRAVELER
Issue 85
Winter 2023
Hokkaido
Dig Deeper into Eastern Hokkaido
Hokkaido winters are world-famous with luxury ski resorts and waist-deep powder snow. However, alternative winter activities, suc...
Skiing
The Guardians of Zao
As winter enters into its deepest months of January, a natural phenomenon takes place on the slopes of Mt. Zao. Massive white...
Backcountry Snowboarding
Snow Surfing Japan’s Biggest Mountains
Interview with Tomoki Fuse With Bill Ross Photos Courtesy of Kammui Tokyo native Tomoki Fuse left one of the world’s l...
Backcountry Skiing
The Seduction of Touring
It’s a perfect Friday in early February. The sky is blue and there’s not much wind. While it’s a normal workday for most, the...
Japan Snow Guide
The Return to Japan
The past several years have been challenging for everyone. For travelers it’s been frustrating, especially so for those accus...
Snowshoeing
Wandering Nagano’s White World
Nagano is known as a powder paradise for skiers and snowboarders, but it’s also nirvana for snowshoeing—for those looking to ...
Backcountry Skiing
Think Snow (Safety)
It’s the start of the season. You can’t wait for enough snow to either cover up the rocks (if you’re in alpine areas) or bend...
Outdoor Japan Traveler