New Chitose Airport to Niseko: Every Way to Get There With a Snowboard
Bus, transfer, rental car or train: how to get from New Chitose Airport to Niseko with a board bag.
Japan Ski Resort Etiquette: What Every Snowboarder Should Know
Lift lines, ropes, onsen rules, tipping and more: the etiquette snowboarders should know before riding in Japan.
How to Set Up Your Snowboard Stance for Powder
Setback, binding angles, stance width and forward lean: how to set up your snowboard stance for Japan’s deep snow.
How to Ride Trees on a Snowboard: 8 Tips for Japan Powder
How to snowboard through trees with confidence: where to look, speed control, stance, drills and safety.
Snowboarding in Furano: Hokkaido’s Dry-Snow Secret
A snowboarder’s guide to Furano: the dry snow, the mountain, the town and how it compares with Niseko.
Snowboarding in Hakuba: A Guide to Japan’s Alpine Powder
A snowboarder’s guide to Hakuba Valley: the main resorts, when to go, getting there from Tokyo and how it compares with Niseko.
Snowboarding in Hokkaido: The Complete Guide
Where to snowboard in Hokkaido, when to go and how to get around, from Niseko and Kiroro to Furano and Asahidake.
Riding the Niseko Gates on a Snowboard: What’s Different
Flats, traverses and hikes: what changes when you ride Niseko’s gates on a snowboard, and how to plan for it.
Windy Day in Niseko? Where to Snowboard When the Upper Lifts Close
Strong wind and closed summit lifts? Where to snowboard in Niseko on a windy, stormy day, and how to find the best snow.
Splitboarding in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide
How to get into splitboarding in Japan: the gear you need, where to go, safety training and why to start with a guide.