2 New Zealand Skiers Confirmed Dead And 1 Injured in Avalanche at Mount Yotei, Hokkaido, Japan Three skiers were caught in two separate avalanches in Hokkaido, Japan, on Monday, March 11, in the morning. Firefighters received a call to Mount Yotei around 10 a.m. where two skiers were buried. The search and rescue team located the backcountry skiers buried in the snow. The pair had suffered cardiac and pulmonary arrest and the rescue team started immediate […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | March 11, 2024 1 Comment
Hokkaido Japan’s Rusutsu Resort — Tree Ski Paradise For powder enthusiasts, there are few better sensations than picking an untouched line through a perfectly spaced tree grove and experiencing near weightlessness while one’s skis or board silently carve patterns on the perfect snowy canvass draping a mountainside. At Rusutsu Resort, located near Sapporo on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, be prepared to feel that sensation frequently with […] Jared Roberts | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
Pod of Orca Whales Trapped in Ice off the Coast of Hokkaido, Japan A pod of orca whales has been trapped off the Eastern Coast of Hokkaido, Japan. Local officials in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island which is home to ski resorts such as Furano, Niseko, and Rusutsu, reported the heartbreaking situation on Tuesday morning, February 6. According to footage from a drone, a pod of about 10-13 orcas, including several calves, found themselves […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 7, 2024 0 Comments
Plane from Japan’s Ski Fields in Hokkaido Bursts into Flames Upon Landing in Tokyo A Japanese Airline (‘JAL’) flight from Chitose Airport to Tokyo Haneda burst into flames as it landed at the domestic airport of Japan’s capital on Tuesday, January 2, 2023. The plane allegedly struck a Coast Guard flight that was due to fly aid to the regions affected by the New Year’s Day earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture. All 379 passengers and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 2, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] The Steeper Side of Hokkaido, Japan Japan has a reputation for an abundance of snow but is not typically known for steep terrain. Those with insider knowledge of skiing in Japan are likely aware that Happo One, located near Hakuba on the main island of Honshu, boasts fantastic steeps. However, the north island of Hokkaido is often dismissed for its lack of steep terrain even by […] Brains Christopher Leach | July 19, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Hokkaido, Japan 2023 Season Edit – After 30-Month COVID Shutdown, Japow 2023 Tasted Sweeter Than Ever… Need motivation for a pow safari to Japan? Come along for a musical shred journey to the land of the rising sun. Related: This Ski Area in Japan is Begging You to Be a Ski Bum After an extended 2.5-year Covid shutdown, Japow 2023 tasted sweeter than ever. The snow, as always, was amazing. But a trip to Japan is […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2023 0 Comments
Hokkaido, Japan Trip Report: Hunting the Deepest Snow the North Island Could Offer Last winter we had the chance to explore Hokkaido, Japan with SnowLocals. Our goal was to film and shoot photos for Buff and Dragon, all while hunting for the deepest snow the north island could offer. The crew was composed of myself, Charlie Cohn, Jake Cohn, Andrew Strain, and George Knowles. Even in a low snow year, we knew we […] Trip Report Guest Author | October 23, 2020 0 Comments
Ritz Carlton Reserve Niseko Village, Hokkaido, Japan Opening Soon! The powder paradise of Niseko Village, Japan is opening its first Ritz Carlton Reserve luxury hotel. The “Higashiyama Niseko Village” will have 50 rooms with access to the legendary slopes. They will feature two delicious restaurants as well as a lounge area for members. There will be a high-end day Spa and Fitness Center on-site as well to enjoy. Related: 4 […] Industry News James Pulfer | September 5, 2020 0 Comments