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First direct Europe to Hokkaido flight: Review of Finnair Helsinki to Sapporo

On the 15th of December I was lucky to be on the first direct Europe to Hokkaido flight for more than 15 years. Check out this review of Finnair Helsinki to Sapporo to find out about my first trip to Japan. Where are Hokkaido and Sapporo? Hokkaido is the second…

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10 of the best winter sports holiday destinations

It’s almost time. The clocks have gone back, the thick duvet is down from the attic and the heating is on… Soon boards, skis, snowshoes, thermals and goggles will be coming out to play. But what are the best winter sports holiday destinations? What makes a place good for winter sports?…

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Guide to Japanese overlanding: Adventure travel in Japan

Japan is a land of contrasts. A place where fire and water meet, of snowy mountains and sub-tropical beaches, both spiritual but highly commercial with untouched wilderness and throbbing cities. So, to help you make the most of adventure travel in Japan, we’ve put together this guide to Japanese overlanding. Japanese geography Japan is…

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10 reasons to book a Japan ski holiday this winter

Japan is steeped in legend and myth, yet actually very easy to get to know. With more people expected to book a Japan ski holiday this winter than ever before, we want to know why? Why book a Japan ski holiday? Everybody loves a top ten…. So here are 10 reasons…

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A guide to the best Japanese ski holiday in Niseko

Niseko was unheard of a decade ago, but has grabbed the skiing world’s attention as the planet’s most exciting and authentic ski destination. Although the famous powder snow makes the long trip well worth it, and skiers head here from every corner of the globe, there are many less well…

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Guide to Japan skiing holidays

It’s not well known outside Japan, but the country is one of the world’s leading ski nations with more than 500 resorts including many world class resorts. Twice a Winter Olympic host, most recently in 1998. The best ski holidays Japan has to offer are at world famous resorts like Niseko, but…