Your First Days on a Snowboard: What to Expect and How to Learn Faster
What really happens in your first days on a snowboard, day by day: how to fall safely, ride the chairlift, avoid common mistakes and learn faster in Niseko.
The Best Onsen in Niseko After a Day of Snowboarding
Where to soak after riding Niseko: the best onsen near Annupuri, Niseko Village and Hirafu, plus etiquette and tattoo tips.
Hokkaido Snowboard Road Trip: Niseko and the Powder Belt in 10 Days
A 10-day Hokkaido snowboard road trip: Niseko, Rusutsu or Kiroro, then Furano, Tomamu and Kamui in the inland Powder Belt.
Snowboarding Near Sapporo: The Best Day Trips From the City
The best snowboard day trips from Sapporo: Sapporo Teine, Sapporo Kokusai, Kiroro and the city hills, compared.
Niseko Moiwa: The Small Mountain Local Snowboarders Love
Niseko Moiwa for snowboarders: the small independent resort next to Annupuri, its summit gates, tickets and when it is worth a day.
Snowboarding Kiroro: Hokkaido’s Storm-Day Powder Magnet
Kiroro for snowboarders: one of Hokkaido’s snowiest resorts, designated off-piste areas and an easy day trip from Sapporo or Otaru.
Kamui Ski Links: Hokkaido’s Local Tree-Riding Secret
Kamui Ski Links near Asahikawa: open tree riding, a vintage gondola, cold inland powder and no crowds. A snowboarder’s guide.
Snowboarding in Tomamu: Central Hokkaido’s Cold, Dry Powder
A snowboarder’s guide to Hoshino Resorts Tomamu: the two mountains, expert powder zones, getting there by train and how it compares with Niseko.
Night Riding in Niseko: The Complete Guide to Snowboarding After Dark
Night riding in Niseko: 2026-27 dates, which lifts run at each resort, why the snow stays good and how to make the most of a night session.
Best Snowboard Goggles for Japan: Lenses for Flat Light and Storm Days
How to choose snowboard goggles for Japan: VLT lens categories, low-light colours, anti-fog and fit.