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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...
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.
Skiing
A Focus on Fun: Celebrating 50 Years of K2 Skis
There are brands out there, bigger than the products they make. They make good stuff, of course, but a company becomes iconic whe...
Features
The Powder Kingdom of Tateyama
“Clack, clack, clack.” The echoes of our footsteps bounce back from the walls. The atmosphere of this place strangely brings to m...
Japan Snow Guide
Niigata: The White Stuff
One day in 1986 the good people of Joetsu, a coastal city in Niigata, were deluged by 232 centimeters of snow—in one day. That’s ...
Health and Fitness
Winter Ski Injuries
Staying on the hill and out of the hospital As many of us prepare for a well-earned holiday on the ski slopes, a bit of prepar...