Diary of a snow-bound parent: two weeks in Hokkaido with kids

Guest reporter, Di McLean from Perth, Western Australia recently traveled through the beautiful Hokkaido mountains, with hubby and two children aged 4 and 6.   Here she writes about her experience. My hubby, Steve, and I hadn’t snowboarded for nine years and we were itching to hit the slopes in Japan and introduce our girls aged …

Madarao Kogen: An untapped Tree-Skiing Powder Paradise

Skiing and snowboarding in Japan is the hottest winter sports ticket in the world at the moment, and why wouldn’t it be: it consistently records the lightest and driest snow on earth, and it falls in quantities that’ll make your head spin – every time! Let’s be clear – Japan is no longer a secret.  …

Ten things to remember when planning your Japanese snow holiday

So you're ready to take your first overseas holiday to Japan. We're genuinely excited for you. But, let's be clear; Japan is not Australia, and it's very easy to arrive completely unprepared.  Here's a few snippets of advice to help you along the way: 1.  It's cold Deadly cold! Every year, Aussies in Japanese resorts …