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Music Festivals
Festival Daze
A red pizza truck and a motley crew of out-of-work ski bums set out on a 40-day road trip around Japan where they battled the ele...
Mountain Biking
Niseko Trails
When people talk about Niseko the focus is always on the world-class skiing. But if you’ve enjoyed Niseko in winter, you’ll love ...
Snowboarding
10 Years On the Road – A Car Danchi Flashb...
Time is a fickle creature, sometimes creeping along, other times so fast you can’t keep up. There are many ways to measure time, ...
Winter
The 21-Day Wasabi Powder Diet
Two Dutch powder junkies enjoy their first taste of fresh "Wasabi Powder." Big, white, fluffy snowflakes dance through a pitch...
Rock Climbing
Rock Shots: Hokkaido
Japan rock stars Sachi Amma and Akiyo Noguchi head to the north island to take on some of Hokkaido’s toughest climbs.  ...
Art and Film
Car Danchi 6: On Location in Kusharo
The Car Danchi filming style has always combined searching for new locations and the unwritten rule we must have fun wherever we ...
Cat Skiing
Niseko Cats
Niseko snowcats are found deep in the snowy mountains of the north island; they detest crowds, preferring to travel in small grou...
Backcountry Tours
Risk & Reward in the Backcountry
Training and preparation are paramount to playing safe in the backcountry, and recently guides and instructors are putting more e...