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After successfully introducing ski and snowboard instruction to our Furano operation last winter, this year we will be expanding our team of professional instructors. Great news for those of you headed to Furano this winter to experience the ‘Powder Belt’ of Hokkaido! Central Hokkaido continues to grow in popularity, renowned for its extra dry powder … Read more

Last winter, we embarked on an exciting journey by adding ski and snowboard lessons to the on snow products we offer in Niseko. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with guests commenting on our personalised instruction, comfortable transportation, and professional level of service. This year, we are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our operations … Read more

2023 UPDATE! Things changed earlier this year regarding entering Japan, and as of April 29th 2023 there are no longer Covid control measures being used when entering the country. As stated on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: All travelers and returnees will no longer be required to submit either a certificate of negative … Read more

2023/24 Update: It looks like we’re headed for an El Niño winter this year in Japan, after a 3 winter run of La Niña patterns. What does this mean for your holiday to Japan though? The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) stated on Nov 10th: El Niño conditions have persisted in the equatorial Pacific since boreal … Read more

From the 11th of October 2022 Japan has relaxed it’s border entry policies. Key details are: People from most countries may travel to Japan without the need to apply for a visa. Independent travellers will be granted entry, without the need for travel agents or set itineraries. Travellers with 3 (approved) vaccinations will not need … Read more

We are all waiting to see when Japan will open it’s borders fully, which will allow individual travellers to enter and explore Japan as we did pre-Covid. At the moment only designated tour companies are permitted to accept international clients into Japan, and in a very restrictive manner. These tours are only being run by … Read more

Japan’s borders will begin a staged opening from June 10th, with Prime Minister Kishida recently announcing that Japan will be accepting specific guided tour packages from this date. This is the first step on the road to Japan opening its borders fully and allowing all foreign tourists. Since March, Japan has been slowly easing its … Read more

With the world turned upside down over the last 6 months due to the onslaught of the Covid-19 virus globally, things remain slightly uncertain as to what the future will hold. We are however beginning to see some positive signs that restrictions are easing to some degree, as new infections begin to drop in some … Read more

Vibrant and exciting, Tokyo is an amazing experience that truly encapsulates all aspects of Japan. Get swept up in the fast-paced energy the city, see into the future with Tokyo’s leading technology and underground fashion scenes, or escape the hustle by visiting ancient temples, beautifully manicured state gardens and catch a glimpse of traditional life. … Read more

Samurai, the infamous warriors of Japan, are well known to have been masters of the mighty Katana sword. During the feudal era, powerful families and the shogun (military warlords) ruled Japan, flexing their might by employing both the Samurai and their legendary weapon to achieve and maintain their dominion. Less than an hour from Niseko, … Read more

As Hokkaido turns from a powder paradise into a deep green jungle in during spring, it’s the perfect time to dig deeper into some of the fascinating culture that this land is famous for. With countless festivals (matsuri) to experience over the warmer months, our exploration of the Tengu – devious supernatural beings – begins … Read more

No journey to Japan would be complete without taking a trip on their world famous Shinkansen (or bullet) trains. In operation since 1964, these high speed trains were developed as a means to boost economic growth by connecting Tokyo to various regions on the main island of Honshu. As a regular visitor to Hokkaido, I … Read more