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By LSP Film. Snowboarder Tadashi Fuse having fun on the side hits in Shakunage & Shirakaba Powder Zones at Tengendai ski resort in Yamagata. Tengendai is not as well known with visiting riders, but at an altitude of 1800m+ the resort is gets good quality snow, has a long season and may be one to add to the list.
Powder chasers need to check out Niseko Powder Secrets. Snowboarder Masa Ishido is a Niseko expert who has done a series of super detailed videos on where to score the best powder both inbounds and out.
One of the most popular Soup Curry joints from Sapporo has opened a branch in Niseko just in time for the 2024 Winter season. Okushiba shouten is known for their distinctive soup which uses a shrimp stock and select spices. Choose from a variety of toppings including chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables. Dont miss their curry pan for a warming snack in the cold.
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Mountain Hardware snowboarders Daisuke Mizuma and Keisuke Yoshida take a tour of the Tateyama backcountry to Mt Dainichi. Dainichi or "Big Day" is one of the earliest areas to receive snow in Japan and its steep slopes are a playground for advanced riders.
Nothing like a spicy ramen on a great pow day! This was not as fiery as it looked… but still delicious
2023/12/18 Arai open day! Snow and strong winds. New snow: 13cm Newly opened runs: Be Free, Encore, Bear Valley(need to walk to Zendana lift) Current open Free Riding Zone: none We started from afternoon. Snow condition was difficult, new snow on iced pack base. Credit: Takashi Kojima
Enjoying some nice delicacy at the ice village in Tomamu
Jones team rider Garrett Warnick’s ride along review of the 2024 Hovercraft 2 pow and resort slayer.
Us chilling at the Nest Bar with beautiful views of the surrounding forest. It's adults only so parents can take a break.
Sekai no Yamachan is an izakaya chain originating from Nagoya. They are famous for their tebasaki - fried chicken wings made with their secret recipe sweet & spicy glaze. Your order comes piled up like a mountain. It looks daunting but the amazing umami just makes you want more. Glad they have a branch in Sapporo.
Smith X Oyuki The Perfect Storm. Season 24 collab between two of our favourite brands - Smith Optics and Oyuki. The new line of products include head protection and goggles from Smith, mittens and techclavas from Oyuki. All items feature fresh distinctive Yokai artwork by Mike Shankster. Complete the look with the Armada X Oyuki skis.
INGENIOUS ~ The Story of Snowsurfer Exploring the mindset of North Face rider Kazushige Fujita and his unique surf inspired approach to carving the mountains. This video is a must watch for the technical deep dive on turns and the lines he takes.
COAL presents “ONIGIRI” Snack sized video of Coal team riders taking us through the deep powder playgrounds of Japan.
Gentemtrips Hokkaido Gentemstick riders getting us hyped for the upcoming season with some clips from Hokkaido.
