Following are some links to recent media coverage of Journey into Japan and the Japanese disaster of March 2012.

What is Japan Realy like?
Snowy Mountains Ski Guide Experiences the Aftermath
Since the disaster of the 11th March in Japan, many skiers are questioning just how safe it will be to travel there for the 2013 northern winter. Hopefully this information can help you with that decision.
Snowy Times July 2012.>>>> more

Skiing into the Rising Sun
It is now some months since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan. With the Australian winter upon us, and the massive interest in skiing Japanese powder, it is time to consider how this event has impacted on skiing in the land of the rising sun.
Australian Alpine News 2012. >>>> more


Japan Zen & Now. First Tracks the 80's.
A lost decade for music, never mind the clothes or house brick $6000 mobile phones. But at least the 80"s was when it started happening for Aussies skiing in Japan. Thanks to the likes of John Morrell, who has skied Hokkaido long enough to notice both climate and social change. Thirty years on he hasn't lost the nose for empty fresh lines followed by cold beers and hot onsen.
Snow Action 2012. >>>> more

Interview with Tim Macartney-Snape.
(twice Everest summiteer and participant on our Tokachi backcountry ski tour in February 2012)
Which was your best holiday?
"Its a toss up between back-country skiing in central Hokkaido and taking a boat up the Kimberley coast.
Sun Herald 3 April 2012. >>>> more

new for 2013 winter
day guiding. Based in Furano we now offer day guiding servceis to Furano, Asahi Dake, Kamui and Tokachi.
>>> details.

asahikawa and asahi dake Resort lift and accommodation packages to ski this unique area. >>> details

furano independent Restort packages that include lifts, your choice of accommodation and day tours to Kamui and Tomamu. >>> details.

summer update.
self guided cycle tours. After many years we have fine tuned a self guided tour in central Hokkaido and this year many groups enjoyed it for the first time. The tour includes optional day rides, comprehensive guide notes and maps and a baggage delivery service amongst other things. >>> details.