{"id":4684,"date":"2015-11-15T11:06:47","date_gmt":"2015-11-15T18:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/?p=4684"},"modified":"2018-03-10T13:54:12","modified_gmt":"2018-03-10T20:54:12","slug":"7-crucial-secrets-for-skiing-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/7-crucial-secrets-for-skiing-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Crucial Secrets for Skiing Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Guest Blogger Adam \u00dc<\/p>\n

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Adam \u00dc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About the author<\/em>:\u00a0 If you read ski magazines and\/or receive ski gear catalogs, you\u2019ve seen photos of Adam \u00dc<\/strong> slashing the perfect powder turn, the turn that keeps you going during those hot summer months, the turn that haunts your dreams.\u00a0 Making those turns look effortless\u00a0on film is Adam\u2019s job, and he\u2019s good at it – he\u2019s been traveling the globe chasing powder for more than a decade honing his skills.\u00a0 Adam\u2019s crew coined the word Japanuary<\/em>, because for the past 5+ years, they\u2019ve spent January in Japan, enjoying the deepest powder of their lives.\u00a0 Here, Adam shares some crucial expertise to help us noobs make the most of our Japanese powder-chasing adventures.<\/p>\n

-Dan<\/p>\n

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Why Japan?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no question that Japan has been getting a lot of attention from ski media over the past few years.\u00a0 Last year in particular it seems just about every film and photo crew posted up in the Land of the Rising Sun.\u00a0 Is Japan really all it\u2019s cracked up to be?\u00a0 In a word \u2013 YES<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 There\u2019s no better place to get the deepest powder of your life.\u00a0 While there are areas in the US and Canada that boast impressive snowfall totals, and Europe goes off on a semi-regular basis, if you\u2019re looking for a slam-dunk deep powder ski trip, the easy choice is Japan.<\/p>\n

In my ten-plus years of global ski travel experience, no place I’ve visited has been as consistently deep as Japan.\u00a0 I\u2019ve made it to Japan each of the past five years, where I’ve had about eight of my lifetime top-ten deepest days.\u00a0 Even my home resort of Mt. Baker in Washington State \u2013 the world record holder for single-season snowfall with 1,140 inches in the 1998-1999 season (that\u2019s 95 feet) \u2013 hasn\u2019t been as consistent as Japan.<\/p>\n

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Mattias Evangelista getting the goods in Nozawa, Japan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where to go – Honshu or Hokkaido?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are two main destinations \u2013 the main island of Honshu is famous for the 1998 Nagano Olympics and the north island of Hokkaido is home to the popular Niseko area. \u00a0Your main entry to Honshu is Tokyo; on Hokkaido it\u2019s Sapporo.\u00a0 From those places you will probably take a train or bus to your final destination.<\/p>\n

People often ask me the differences between the two islands.\u00a0 In general, the terrain on Honshu can be bigger and steeper (but you may never see the bigger, steeper terrain, let alone ski it, if it\u2019s socked-in and stormy your entire trip).<\/p>\n

On Hokkaido the season can be slightly longer and there tends to be more snow of higher (aka lighter) quality.<\/p>\n

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Plan your trip accordingly. Japan has a lot to offer, and you can’t get to all of it in only a couple of weeks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gunma Prefecture, Honshu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gunma Prefecture, Honshu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gunma Prefecture, Honshu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Niigata Prefecture, Honshu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wishing those were your tracks? Get to Shiribetsudake, Hokkaido, and make some of your own.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Take Sakamoto doing it right in Hokkaido<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Airing it out – Tess Golling in Hokkaido<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can hit both islands on the same trip, but if you have two weeks or less, I recommend choosing one or the other.\u00a0 There\u2019s plenty of variety on each island to keep you occupied.\u00a0 If seeing the famous Japanese Macaque snow monkeys is on your list, be aware they are only on Honshu.<\/p>\n

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Japanese Macaques, like all of us, are known to enjoy soaking in the onsen natural hot springs. The Macaques are only found on Honshu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where to Stay?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Lodging can run the full spectrum from capsule hotels and low priced traditional ryokan<\/em> lodges to ridiculously expensive five-star hotels.\u00a0 When researching where you\u2019re going to stay, keep in mind that many places, particularly mid-range and higher, include breakfast and dinner in their pricing.\u00a0 This can help you in the long run because restaurant food can get spendy – figure at least \u00a51000 or about $10 for a bowl of ramen (which, by the way, is completely different from the cheapo, chemically-flavored dried noodles you ate in college, so it\u2019s definitely worth trying the real deal at least once while you\u2019re there). \u00a0Also, if you\u2019re used to super-sized American portions after a long day on\u00a0the hill, you may find yourself leaving dinner #1 and looking for dinner #2 \u2013 the Japanese generally eat smaller portions.<\/p>\n

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Usually segregated by gender because clothing is frowned upon, natural hot springs, known as onsen, are a common feature in Japan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most mid-range and higher lodging options will also have an onsen (hot springs\/public bath).\u00a0 Onsens are perfect for washing up and recharging your muscles after a big day.\u00a0 Because clothing is generally frowned upon at onsens, most are segregated by gender, but a few are co-ed. \u00a0If co-ed, women usually wear some sort of clothing but the men are out there.\u00a0 A strategically placed small towel or hand can be your only option for modesty but don\u2019t worry \u2013 the Japanese culture isn\u2019t as afraid of harmless nudity as we are in the US. \u00a0If your hotel doesn\u2019t have an onsen, or if you\u2019re doing the van life thing, there\u2019s sure to be a public onsen nearby.<\/p>\n

How to Avoid the Typical First-Timer Mistakes – Essential Tips from a Pro<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not going to give away all of my secret spots because there\u2019s plenty of information out there to help you make your own decisions, but here are a few general tips I\u2019ve learned over the years:<\/p>\n

1 –<\/strong> <\/em>Check your airline\u2019s luggage policy before you book. I recently flew ANA to Japan and barely avoided getting hit with a $200 ski bag fee \u2013 each way.\u00a0 Unless it\u2019s changed in the past year, their maximum ski bag size was a random 203cm total dimensions (L+W+H).\u00a0 That\u2019s smaller than ONE of my skis by itself\u00a0 (K2 Powabungas are 184cm long + ~16cm wide + ~15cm tall with bindings = ~215cm), never mind a ski bag!\u00a0 You may get away with it \u2013 some friends flew ANA a week or so later and were fine \u2013 but you\u2019re taking a $400 risk by booking with them. \u00a0Speaking of skis \u2013 if you can only bring one pair\u00a0make sure they\u2019re the FATTEST PAIR YOU OWN<\/strong> – chances are you\u2019re not going over there to rip groomers.\u00a0 In the ~100 days I\u2019ve skied in Japan I think over 90% of them have been on 130mm + waist skis.\u00a0 If you\u2019re taking two pairs and traveling with a friend, consider taking one of their pairs and having them take one of yours so if one of your ski bags gets lost in transit, you both have something you can use.\u00a0 Carry on your boots, your transceiver, and one set of ski clothes\/goggles\/layering system so you have something to wear on the hill in case the rest of your kit doesn\u2019t show up as expected.<\/p>\n

2\u00a0–<\/strong><\/em> Consider sending your luggage from the airport to your hotel via Yamato Express or other transport service. In Narita Airport, when you get out of the baggage claim area take a right, walk to the end of the hallway and look for the booth with the black cat logo.\u00a0 Last year sending a 50lb ski bag only cost about $25 to the Hakuba region and it got there the next day, which certainly beats lugging your crap through the trains and subways.\u00a0 I understand if you don\u2019t want to do this on the way TO your hotel, but definitely consider doing it on the way back to the airport, especially if you\u2019re going to spend some extra time exploring the country (see #7).<\/p>\n

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Skis and ski gear are bulky, why not hire a transport service to take care of your gear so you don’t have to lug it along with you?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Johnny Collinson – Jet Lag expert.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3 –<\/em><\/strong> Lift tickets vary in price but are generally much less expensive (50% \u2013 75%) than ridiculous US day ticket prices. If you\u2019d rather tour, there are plenty of options \u2013 consult your local guide service or if you\u2019re self-sufficient and proficient in safe backcountry travel, just look at Google Maps and plan your day!\u00a0 I will say that of the aforementioned eight deepest days ever, the absolute #1 deepest day I\u2019ve ever had on skis was touring on a hill behind our hotel so it pays to be flexible and have touring gear.\u00a0 You can see a photo of me wallowing out the door on this particular day in issue 9.1 of The Ski Journal<\/a><\/p>\n

4 –<\/strong><\/em> Like anywhere, local knowledge is crucial. It\u2019s handy to hire a local guide service to get the lay of the land on your first few days, especially if you don\u2019t have that much time to figure it out for yourself. \u00a0While you may see all sorts of rope-ducking Gaijin (stranger\/invader\/foreigner) everywhere, be aware that different ski areas have different rope-ducking policies and the ski patrol might take your ticket if they catch you dipping into a closed area (often marked by a red X through a blue circle).\u00a0\u00a0 One thing I have learned over the years is that in some places, skiing directly under the lift is frowned upon.\u00a0 The reason we were given is that the lifts are considered transportation and are subject to the same set of rules as roads, so just as you can\u2019t go jogging on a freeway, you can\u2019t ski under a lift.\u00a0 This can be frustrating since scoping terrain from the lift is one of the best ways to learn an area, so it\u2019s just one of those things to be aware of. \u00a0I\u2019ve found Japanese culture to be generally polite and helpful, but also formal and rule-oriented.\u00a0 English is common enough in Niseko and Hakuba but don\u2019t expect much outside of the bigger tourist destinations.\u00a0 If you get caught doing something dumb do not expect to sweet talk your way out of it or get them to bend the rules for you; just be humble and own it \u2013 after all, you\u2019re visiting their home mountains.<\/p>\n

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KC Deane takes flight in northern Honshu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5 –<\/strong><\/em> Carry your full avy kit (beacon, probe, shovel, skins, and the knowledge to use them all) with you every day. Like Europe, in Japan you\u2019re either on a groomer or you\u2019re on your own.\u00a0 The off-piste terrain can seem small but it\u2019s usually quite complex, probably not controlled for avalanches, and even a small slide can be big trouble.<\/p>\n

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Bring your avy gear, and know how to use it. Here, Carston Oliver digs out Johnny Collinson after a cliff-drop Cork 360 went awry. Johnny ended up buried 4 feet deep, headfirst, downhill. Adam and Carston were ready and waiting with shovels and began digging immediately. A funny story now, but it could have been disastrous.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not to mention you can easily get stuck in treewells, holes, or your own hot tub!\u00a0 Ski with friends and keep an eye on each other \u2013 don\u2019t count on the ski patrol to come rescue you.\u00a0 On my second day ever skiing in Japan I underestimated the hazards of truly deep snow and had to get dug out from a near NARSID (Non-Avalanche Related Snow Immersion Death) situation right under a chairlift.\u00a0 NOT FUN. \u00a0The same day I had to dig out a friend right next to a groomer!<\/p>\n

People often want to skimp on the skins but if you are downhill from your friend who needs help, the time and effort it takes to put skins on and get to your buddy (even if you have alpine bindings and can only shuffle uphill) is a tiny fraction of the time and energy it will take to struggle and wallow uphill through waist-deep fluff.<\/p>\n

Airbags are a challenge mostly because of TSA, but Japanese laws are also tricky.\u00a0 The best I can suggest is to check your airline policy and hope for the best, or fly out of Canada!\u00a0 Japan-specific canisters for BCA Float packs are available for rent in Japan from K2 Japan (they will send to your hotel and you send them back when you\u2019re done) and some larger ski areas.\u00a0 Unfortunately, Japanese laws only allow refills of Japanese-spec BCA canisters so you can\u2019t bring your own and get them filled.\u00a0 Explosive triggers of ABS systems technically aren\u2019t allowed but you will see plenty of European skiers with ABS packs.<\/p>\n

6 –<\/strong><\/em> Eat the food! Don\u2019t be afraid\u2026 it probably won\u2019t kill you.\u00a0 If you have food allergies or are vegetarian, do yourself a favor and learn how to say that in Japanese.\u00a0 You don\u2019t have to be fluent as long as you can get your point across; I\u2019ve traveled with a friend who is deathly allergic to squid so whenever there\u2019s any question he says the Japanese word for squid \u2013 \u201cika\u201d – and makes the universal \u201cI\u2019m choking\u201d gesture. \u00a0Everyone laughs and he doesn\u2019t get any squid.\u00a0
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You’re in Japan, go big or go home! Try something new, it probably won’t kill you. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, learn how to explain your needs in Japanese – a few words will do.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Speaking of food, if you\u2019re on a budget you\u2019ll want to get friendly with the local convenience stores (Seicomart, Lawson\u2019s, 7-11, Family Mart).\u00a0 These aren\u2019t the convenience stores you are used to that only carry chips, candy, and those sketchy hot dogs that never stop rolling.\u00a0 Japanese convenience stores have an amazing selection of hot and cold food that\u2019s cheap, filling, and good.\u00a0 You may have a bit of \u201cchoose your own adventure\u201d because sometimes it\u2019s not obvious what you\u2019re getting, but whatever it is, it\u2019s probably going to be pretty good.\u00a0 One hot tip I got last year that can help you pick out onigiri (delicious and cheap rice triangles that make perfect packable lunches) \u2013 the character that looks like a backwards \u201cE\u201d is pronounced \u201cyo\u201d and is on all the onigiri that contain mayonnaise \u2013 Tuna Mayo, Shrimp Mayo, Salmon Mayo, etc.\u00a0 If you just can\u2019t risk getting salted plum or cod roe flavored rice triangles, look for the backwards \u201cE\u201d and be safe with the Gaijin-approved flavors.<\/p>\n

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This isn’t your standard American 7-11. Delicious and portable onigiri – rice triangles – widely available at your local Japanese convenience store.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A couple of pointers on \u201chashi\u201d\/chopsticks etiquette: When you\u2019re eating rice with chopsticks \u2013 which you will do at some point – never impale your bowl with your chopsticks.\u00a0 Rest your chopsticks on the edge of the bowl.\u00a0 An impaled bowl implies death and is rude.\u00a0 Don\u2019t rub your chopsticks together to get the splinters off either.\u00a0 That\u2019s another rude gesture, so if you must de-splinter, be discreet.<\/p>\n

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A traditional Japanese dinner. Yum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The author and KC Deane know how to dominate mealtime. Work up an appetite and dig in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7 –<\/em><\/strong> There\u2019s a lot more to Japan than just skiing so be sure to spend a day or two in Tokyo (or Sapporo) on your way out. Both cities are amazing.\u00a0 Whatever your interest \u2013 museums, shopping, food, nightlife\u2026 it\u2019s there, and it will blow your mind.\u00a0 It\u2019s super easy to do this if you send the bulk of your luggage directly to the airport via a transport service and just go alpine-style in the city.\u00a0 One of my favorite ways to spend a day in Tokyo is by going to the Tsukiji fish market early in the morning, then going guitar shopping in Ochanomizu and Shibuya.\u00a0 If you\u2019re able to check out the Snow Festival in Sapporo (usually sometime in February) it\u2019s a must-do.<\/p>\n

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The Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Have a look at it when you’re not skiing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Snow and neon – it’s winter in Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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You’ve traveled all the way across the Pacific, why not enjoy dinner and a show in Tokyo?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bottom line – get your trip booked.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

And there you have it!\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t been to Japan you really need to make it happen, so pack your fattest skis and avy gear, brush up on your chopsticks skills, learn a few key phrases (for instance: \u201csumimasen\u201d means \u201cexcuse me\/sorry\u201d and you will use it frequently when you blunder through train stations or crowded cities with your ski bag; “domo arigato” means “thank you very much” – forget Mr. Roboto), and book yourself a flight!\u00a0 You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n

– Adam \u00dc<\/p>\n

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Ski to the surf at Shakotan, Hokkaido.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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