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Japan is one of the hottest skiing tickets in the world right now, and why wouldn’t it be? It’s got great culture, delicious food, friendly people and colossal amounts of the lightest and driest snow found anywhere in the world. Japan’s snow quality, reliability and proximity to Australia is why more and more Aussies are …
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Words by Andrew Spittle As snow lovers, we all have our morning rituals; whether it’s putting on your lucky ski socks, a warming morning shower, yoga (snowga), or in my case enjoying a good coffee. Finding a good coffee is not always easy in ski towns. North America for example until recently had a disappointing …
Continue reading "The definitive guide to finding a good coffee in Niseko, Japan"
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 …
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As the Niseko area is largely rural, and nothing like any of the big Japanese cities at all, the road between Sapporo and Niseko is interesting for the local architecture, which is dominated by small rural dwellings and indoor farms.
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