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MarkFernie 
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Post subject: Season in Japan
 Posted: Apr 02, 2010 - 12:12 AM
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First post: Sep 20, 2009
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Hey,
Looking into the possibility of doing a season in Japan next winter (2010/2011). All I've found so far is a company called BooBooSki. Does anyone have any experience with this outfit?
Also, anyone who has done a season please let me know where and how it worked out. My Japanese ability is zero so I know it will be an experience!
Any information would be greatly appreciated!
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itsJames_85
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Post subject: RE: Season in Japan
Posted: Apr 02, 2010 - 08:02 PM
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I was in Japan in Jan for a few weeks... although most Japanese people don’t speak a great deal of English (even in tourist information places!) they do put alot of information in English because of the sheer number of aussies and kiwis over there doing seasons. A few of the guys in the place we stayed at were offered jobs in the bars etc and none of them spoke any Japanese other than the easily learnt please thankyou hello etc
Japan is epic, I was in Niseko and I have to say the hills aren’t huge but the tree runs and sheer amount of unpisted powder is unbelieveable. Tokyo was great too deffinately worth a stop over, I’m considering a season on the north island going round a few of the different resorts if I can get my Flat sold first, bloody mortgage! |
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Posted: Apr 04, 2010 - 04:33 PM
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First post: Jan 14, 2009
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Location: Bucks, UK
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| A season in Japan sounds brilliant. I might have to get over there myself. Is it expensive? |
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Posted: Apr 13, 2010 - 05:53 AM
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My recommendation to visit Japan is in Spring (March-May)
Plum blossoms start blooming at the end of February. You can visit plum festivals in parks and gardens. See Japanese Plum Festivals. Sakura or cherry blossoms bloom in March and April on the main land in Japan. Viewing the pretty sakura flowers is a main reason for many travelers to visit Japan. See Japanese Cherry Blossom Links. There is a popular Japanese vacation season called Golden week (around April 29 to around May 5.) I recommend avoiding traveling to Japan in this season if you can. |
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Posted: Apr 22, 2010 - 12:29 AM
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| I'm there! Japan is definitely next on the list for me and the mates!! |
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Posted: Apr 22, 2010 - 06:00 PM
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| So there's alot of plum action then... |
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Posted: Apr 23, 2010 - 03:47 AM
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http://www.snowjapanforums.com/ubbthreads.php
This is the website to get all your info for doing a season in Japan. I assume you are getting a WHV and planning to do anything you can get?
Your best bet would be one of the Aussie companies, you won't need to speak Japanese as you will be dealing with Australians - skijapan.com is one of the biggest. |
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SnowSeasonJapan
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Posted: May 05, 2010 - 09:04 AM
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First post: Sep 14, 2008
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Hi everyone,
We've spent 6 seasons in Hakuba, located on Japan's main island in the heart of the beautiful Japanese Alps, and only a few hours from Tokyo. We run Snow Season Japan - a British based and small rider owned/operated company offering longstay winter season trips and Japanese language courses in Hakuba. We've also lived, travelled and been riding all over Japan!
Spanning the length of the Hakuba valley are 10 resorts in total - some big, some small - offering lots of varied terrain for all levels of rider (from beginner slopes and terrain parks to the most incredible tree riding and extensive steep and deep backcountry). The village sits under some of Japan's tallest most stunning alpine peaks (just under 3000m).
We love it here in Hakuba, but there are hundred's of resorts to choose from across Japan, so I would recommend checking out 'Snow-search Japan' - a guidebook covering more than 70 resorts across Japan - newly published by the World Snowboard Guide. Andy & myself who operate Snow Season Japan wrote and photographed a good chunk of the book and we can definitely say it turned out awesome! Go grab yourself a copy.
It is possible to find work in Japanese ski resorts - there are many new English speaking ski schools popping up for those with instructor qualifications and bar/restaurant/rentals work etc. is available but Japanese language ability definitely helps!
For anyone interested in doing a season in Hakuba with us, get in quick to take advantage of our Early Bird Special for 2011 Winter Season Trips. We offer 4, 8 and 12 week all inclusive trips to Hakuba, including our exclusive Japanese language course (to help you along with the lingo) - and if you book before 15 May, you'll pay only our 2010 season prices. We are happy to extend that offer until 31 May for SCUK fans!
The 2010 season has been truly epic, an unbelievable amount of snow fell and lots of fun was had getting deep in powder and culture. We're really looking forward to the 2011 Winter Season - so check out the Snow Season Japan website for more details, dates, prices: www.snowseasonjapan.com If you have any questions or are keen to book e-mail us at info@snowseasonjapan.com
Check out the Hakuba Tourism video: http://vimeo.com/4620924
And our Blog for lots of photos: http://snowseasonjapan.com/blog/
Sarah
Snow Season Japan  |
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Posted: Jul 03, 2010 - 01:05 PM
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SnowSeasonJapan wrote:
Hi everyone,
It is possible to find work in Japanese ski resorts - there are many new English speaking ski schools popping up for those with instructor qualifications and bar/restaurant/rentals work etc. is available but Japanese language ability definitely helps!
Hi Sarah (and everyone else!)
I'm looking for work as an instructor in Japan this season coming up. A couple of the big schools in Niseko are a possibility but having already spent a season there I wanted check out somewhere a bit less Australianized! Not that Niseko isn't awesome, but I'd like to be somewhere where I got to interact with locals instead of just westerners, and learn a bit more of the language and culture....
any chance you could list some of the English speaking ski schools on Honshu?? (especially interested in Hakuba area)
I've found a couple on the net but not enough to secure adequate job possibilities!
PEACE&LOVE
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Posted: Jul 03, 2010 - 11:08 PM
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Location: Japan
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Posted: Aug 12, 2010 - 03:28 PM
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Posted: Aug 12, 2010 - 03:38 PM
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| Anyone know what the crack with Work Visa's in Japan is ? I speak pretty pro Japanese tbh ! |
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Posted: Aug 14, 2010 - 05:31 AM
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JPN is pretty banging. I'm not going to lie, it can be expensive sometimes, but if you look around you can often find some really good affordable places. Look out for things like youth hostels and such like, they are cheap and surprisingly nice!
In my opinion it is best to avoid the tourist traps like Grand Hirafu (niseko), since they have a tendancy to be over run with Australians on week long package holidays. Not that I'm slating Niseko!! Its a great place! Just avoid the big touristy bits (unless of course you actually want to get drunk and fight Australians,) if you are going to a big resort head for the less populated areas of the mountain. multiple benefits: better prices, less people on the hill, pow doesn't get tracked as quick, more interesting people etc etc.
Anyway, its definitely worth going! yu will have a blast! The japs are really fun people, so welcoming and polite!! also no matter how wierd you are, you can always find some Jap who is more mental/wierd/deluded!! also pro-tip: go and get drunk with the girl-chans!!  |
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Posted: Sep 28, 2010 - 10:42 AM
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First post: Oct 23, 2008
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Japan is awesome. Lived here on and off for 8 years, not in snow country though! 
Niseko is awesome for sure, however don't think its the be all and end all. Up in Hokkaido, Furano is another heavyweight that has awesome snow and runs. Kiroro, Kamui, Asahikawa (for powder heaven through the BC), Tommamu.....the list is almost endless. The mountains in Hokkaido tend to be pretty small BUT the snow is out of this world. I was in Niseko last Feb and I've never seen so much thigh deep, blower-light powder in bounds in my whole life. They control access to the BC through gates (Japan isn't really avy-savvy...they'll just rope a place off and tell you not to ride it, rather than control or work the BC), with daily postings of the days conditions. ts still out of resort bounds so users are recommended to head out with all the regular avy gear etc. But the back bowls are boner material!!
On Honshu the mountains are bigger and the snow is still fantastic. Hakuba is a fantastic place to go, 3 BIG resorts in the form of Happo-one, Goryu and 47....but there are about 8 or 9 other resorts dotted around the valley. Also in Nagano there is Shiga Kogen. Its one of the biggest ski areas on the planet, the snow is out of ths world and the resort has something for everyone. If culture experience is your thing then Nozawa Onsen will gve you that quaint Japan feeling while also fantastic snow conditions. Soaking in one of the many natural hot spring baths after a day on the slopes is one of my favourite things. Another area that is nearby is Myoko Kogen. A little quieter than the other resorts but def worth a day or 3....again the snow is of the highest quality. Up North, you can head to Zao in Yamagata to see the Snow Monsters. There are a number of resorts that are within reach of a day trip from Tokyo.....the Yuzawa area of Niigata is connected by Shinkansen. 70-90 mins after leaving Tokyo (it depends on which train you get) you can be flying down the slopes of one of the many resorts that are near to Echigo Yuzawa station, such as Kagura, Naeba, Ishiuichi Maruyama. These resorts get huge amounts of very light powder snow....esp Kagura.
If time and money were of no consequence then hre a car and drive round the many resorts that Japan has to offer |
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Posted: Sep 28, 2010 - 11:38 AM
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First post: Sep 19, 2010
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| I'd second that! Have been living here for just over a year now and spent last winter in Hokkaido. Amazing place, friendly people, great food, good beer and fantastic snow BUT it is expensive so bring lots of cash and a credit card!!! |
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