Imagine a lush mountain forest covered in moss, featuring the most ancient cedar trees in the world and almost permanently bathed in a deep mist. Welcome to the island of Yakushima.…

Cedric and Stéphanie, a Belgian couple, chose an unusual honeymoon: an unforgettable ski trip to Japan. To make their dream come true they contacted Daisuke, local IFMGA mountain guide, who…

Thinking of Japan as a destination for your next ski trip? We already told you our 5 top reasons to ski in Japan. So if you are now convinced, it’s…

As the summer comes to a close in the Northern Hemisphere and the leaves on the trees slowly begin to change, the time to start planning your next ski adventures…

Rishiri is a very small island off the coast of North-West Hokkaido. In fact, it takes just under 1 hour to drive around it by car. Nevertheless, its sole volcano…

Dry and extremely light powder has made Japanese ski resorts and backcountry a “must-visit” destination for freeride skiers and touring enthusiasts around the world. And there is no shortage of…

Only two hours away from the crowded Tokyo, the town of Minakami stands as a highlight destination for outdoor activities all-year-round.   Follow the steps of Ardis, Alice and Jimmy,…

Japan is no newcomer when it comes to the Olympics. It participated for the first time in the 1912 Fifth Olympiad, and it hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo,…

Winter is coming in the Northern Hemisphere and ―for outdoor lovers― it’s an exciting time of the year to enjoy all kind of activities: from skiing on unspoiled terrain to…

Sprawling over nine percent of the Earth’s total surface area and comprising nearly one-third of its landmass, Asia is the world’s largest and most geographically diverse continent. Overall, Asia is…

Perfect symmetry is one of the qualities Mount Fuji (3,776 m), the highest mountain in Japan, is famous for. The etymology of this stunning volcano’s name is uncertain. However, it…

Five hours away from the modern and bustling city of Tokyo, there’s an ancient village that seems to be frozen in time. This winter, a group of friends went there…

Discover the best spots for ice climbing in Japan and get some inspiration from people who traveled there with certified mountain guides from our Explore-Share community. Extremely cold temperatures, heavy…

Hokkaido – Japan’s second largest and one of its northernmost islands – has long been synonymous with backcountry skiing. Boasting the perfect climate and powder conditions for the sport, millions…

Situated on Japan’s main island of Honshu, Mount Fuji, which stands at 3,776 meters, is the country’s tallest mountain. It is a sacred symbol for the nation and is especially…

Thirty-six-year old Wim from Belgium was excited when the Japanese chemical company he works for invited him to Japan to visit its headquarters. For him, the trip was the perfect opportunity to…

Hosting nearly 30 million tourists each year, Japan is quickly becoming one of the most visited countries on earth. With its unique and traditional cultural heritage, modern and clean super…

Joe and Jinhee, a couple from the UK, went on a trip to Japan last July. They really enjoyed their time there, and pointed out that the highlight of their…

On the main Japanese island of Honshu, Tokyo is a dynamic city that plays a number of vital roles within the country and the world. The bustling population, well over…

Japan is a powder snow paradise, brimming with exciting opportunities for freeriding & ski touring lovers. The most legendary ski resorts in Japan —including Niseko, Sapporo and Furano, among others— are located within…

Located on the western end of Japan’s main island of Honshu, Hakuba is a picturesque valley in the heart of the Japanese Alps. It is also one of the top…

If you have always dreamed of spending a day on the slopes with a pro skier or snowboarder, a new partnership between Explore-Share.com and the Freeride Word Tour (FWT) will…

Immaculate powder, family time, an expert local mountain guide, and a fascinating country to discover: Mix all up, and you’ll end up having a once in a lifetime holiday! If…

Ten years ago, while he was climbing in the Italian Alps with a group of friends, Matteo kept asking himself one single question: ‘what did I get myself into?’. Besides…

The far north of Japan has a hidden gem for ski lovers. Many people talk about Hakuba or Niseko, but very few venture all the way up to Rishiri. Aubrey…

Situated among highly mountainous terrain featuring some truly astonishing and stunning forests, woods, lakes, waterways and alpine meadows, Daisetsuzan National Park is one of the most beautiful locations in all…

Organizing a trip to an unknown destination, far far away, can be a tough job. But things can get a lot better if you contact a mountain guide that takes…

Far away from Hokkaido’s crowded ski resorts and yet only at a 3-hour drive from the Sapporo airport, Mt Teshio (a.k.a. Teshiodake) awaits you with amazing powder for a true…

Mount Yotei (1,898 m) is a dormant stratovolcano located within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, in the Japanese northern island of Hokkaido. Dominating the skyline of the Niseko valley, this isolated…

Japan is one of the best freeride skiing destinations in the world. Its combination of dry and very light powder, legendary amount of snowfall, hundreds of ski resorts and a…

A ski trip to Japan means, to almost any skier in the world, one of the most desirable experiences to aim for. And the causes of this should not only…