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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 […]

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Guest Author | October 23, 2020
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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 […]

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James Pulfer | September 5, 2020
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3 Killed in Separate Avalanche Incidents in Hokkaido, Japan Last Week

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A British backcountry skier in Japan who died in an avalanche on Saturday at Pinneshiri in the Kabato Mountains near Nakatonbetsu-Cho in north Hokkaido was the third avalanche victim in a week in Japan. 34-year-old Barnaby Levy was skiing with two friends when he was caught in the avalanche. He was dug out and airlifted to hospital but later pronounced dead. His […]

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AvyBrains | February 3, 2020
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1 Feared Dead as 8 Tourists Caught in Avalanche at Japanese Ski Resort in Hokkaido

An avalanche at a ski resort on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido has hit a group of eight foreign skiers, including one who is feared dead. The avalanche traveled about 165-feet and was 10-15-feet in width, local police said. Shimukappu village officials said the avalanche struck when the group, 6 men and 2 women, were skiing outside of a designated […]

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AvyBrains | January 30, 2020
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Join Bomber Ski for the ‘Experience of a Lifetime’ in the Hokkaido, Japan Backcountry

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Bomber Ski introduces the ‘experience of a lifetime’, in the backcountry of Hokkaido, Japan. 5 days of guided backcountry skiing with Bode Miller and Doug Stoup, including 2 days of heli-skiing, 5-star accommodation and unbelievable dining and aprés. If you’re available February 25th through March 3rd, 2019 email beyond@bomberski.com to secure your spot and for more information!

SnowBrains | February 15, 2019
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Japan is Even More Epic | Rusutsu Resort, Hokkaido Joins the Epic Australia Pass

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Get ready, Japan is even more Epic! Rusutsu, Japan has joined the Epic Australia pass beginning with the 2019-2020 season. You might also like: The Ikon Pass Now Offers Access Across 3 Continents with the Addition of Niseko United, Japan Vail Resorts, Inc yesterday announced a long-term alliance with one of the most renowned resorts in the world for deep powder and […]

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SnowBrains | December 4, 2018
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Top 7 Reasons to Ski and Ride in Hokkaido, Japan This Winter

Hokkaido, Japan is becoming one of the hottest ski destinations on the planet,  offering more than 100 resorts and abundant, world-class powder. But exceptional snow quality is just the beginning. In the Land of the Rising Sun, this northern island also provides fabulous food, onsens (hot springs), and unique cultural experience with the most gracious hosts you’ll ever come across. But […]

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Robin Azer | November 11, 2018
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VIDEO: SnowLocals Create ‘Jealousy-Inducing’ Tour of Undiscovered Areas and Smaller Resorts in Hokkaido, Japan

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It’s no secret for power-hounds that Hokkaido, Japan is a dream destination. Every January and February, countless images and videos from the powdery regions of Japan fill social media and magazines alike. These images never lose impact due to the undeniable appeal of the world’s deepest snow in distinctly Japanese settings. SnowLocals has been creating jealousy-inducing content for Japanese ski […]

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SnowBrains | September 4, 2018
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