Where to Ski in Japan: Skiers Guide to the best snow

Japan has fast become a bucket-list destination for skiers chasing deep, dry powder and unique cultural experiences. But with over 500 ski resorts dotted across the country, where do you start? Whether you’re into thigh-deep powder, perfectly groomed runs, or quiet local slopes where you’ll share the lift with more schoolkids than tourists, Japan has …

Maeyama course check

First hike of the season, and the conditions were on. Over 70cms from the last storm cycle, and once the clouds broke. Skijapan.today went to have a look at the snow pack and checked the ski conditions. Maeyama is a classic Myoko ski tour course. The peak which sits about Akakan Ski resort, can be …

And we are open

The snow gods have blessed us in Myoko, we have had 60cms in the plastic 10 days and it has given us enough to get the lifts running. Grooming has been complete and the small base means terrain features are at their best. Snow quality was top notch with 20cms of dry pow on a …