Category Archives: Japan

Shakotan Peninsula

Day Trippin. About an hour and a half west of Sapporo lies the Shakotan peninsula, a beautiful piece of coastline that is well worth a visit whatever the season. In fact every season gives us a different reason to visit the area winter through summer. If you’re passing through Sapporo or perhaps visiting Otaru a drive [...]

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The “Real” Japan

After reading the article Blizzard of Oz and a drive to the “real” Japan on Sunday I thought what Craig Tansley said was not quite true, great article though. I live in Niseko and not the ski resort of Hirafu and everyday I leave home I go to the real Japan. Granted in winter there [...]

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STONE COLD – DOMINANT FILMS

A friend of mine gave me a copy of this video, it is a great watch that documents some excellent “Newschool Skiing” footage from between 2001 to 2007 of a group of Sapporo skiers. It is really inspirational whether you are a skier or a snowboarder. If you get the chance you should watch it [...]

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Sapporo Chitose Airport to Niseko Drive in Spring

Some photos from the drive…

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