Australians seeking the perfect ski or snowboard escape can ditch the long flights and time zone woes. Japan offers incredible powder snow, diverse resorts for all levels, and short flights making it the ultimate snow destination from Down Under.

The snow engines are firing up and while some resorts have been affected by a bit of rain this week, this weekend promises to be the start of a sustained period of snow across most regions.

It’s not quite summer yet in Australia, which means it’s still autumn in Japan but that hasn’t stopped snow from falling!

Want to experience a Japan snow holiday but want to ease into the cultural side slowly? Or perhaps you don’t want to have to make too many decisions while on holiday?

The Aldi ski sale is a great opportunity to get new ski gear for a reasonable price. Perfect for replacing items your kids might have outgrown. But is it worth it?

Most ski visitors to Japan head to Niseko, Hakuba, Shiga, and Nozawa. But there are hundreds more to explore if you are a little adventurous. Here are a few suggestions.

You’ve probably heard about the amazing culture, the delicious food, and the incredible sights which are reason enough to visit Japan. When you add in the abundance and quality of the snow, amazing infrastructure, and excellent and varied accommodation options, Japan really stacks up as a great option for your next ski vacation.

Ok, we might be a teensy bit biased, but we think there’s no such thing as a ‘bad time’ to visit Japan…that said, if you’re after some of that incredible powder that Japan is famous for, then there are definitely times when the winter months are more likely to deliver optimal conditions.