Japanuary in Niseko

What is Japanuary?

So what exactly is Japanuary? its Japan + Powder Snow + January!

For years the legendary powder snow of Japan has been rumored and storied and passed along in whispers. Until more recently the epic snowfall that takes place year after year in Japan has flown under the radar. The growth of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram combined with the growing trend of snow sports in both China and throughout Asia has created a pressure system that is blowing the top off this long kept secret. Come see what all the excitement is about! Our ski in ski out lodge located next to the Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort is the perfect place to discover your JaPow experience.

Where does all the snow come from?

Weather Patters of Hokkaido and Niseko

Stay tuned for more information regarding what causes such epic snowfall!

Here is a recent blog post from our friends over at Hokkaido Wilds explaining how the Cold Dry Air from Siberia comes over the relatively warm Japan Sea gathering moisture, ultimately hitting Hokkaido's mountain ranges resulting in more lifting and cooling.

Read all about Niseko's snow machine and what makes Hokkaido's snow epic at their blog post titled, "The Hokkaido Wilds Guide to the Winter Weather of the Hokkaido Wilds"

Check out this image below from their post as well. Enjoy.

Alpenglow Lodges - Niseko Annupuri - best powder skiing

A skier sending a fresh powder line on a sunset send for this epic shot

Whether its backcountry, first chair, snow cats, or night skiing we have you covered! One of the best locations in the Niseko Ski Area to launch your exploration from, Alpenglow Lodges - Niseko Annupuri will delight you and surprise you. We specialize in helping you get the most out of your Niseko Experience and are happy to help educate you on the flora and fauna of the surrounding area.

Japanuary = JaPow + January

What is Japanuary?

So what exactly is Japanuary? its Japan + Powder Snow + January!

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Where does all the snow come from?

Weather Patters of Hokkaido and Niseko

Image of Hokkaido's Snow Creation Weather Pattern (Satoyuki)

Figure from Magono et al. Journal of the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University.

Alpenglow Lodges - Niseko Annupuri - best powder skiing

A skier sending a fresh powder line on a sunset send for this epic shot

Book now for your 2024/2025 Winter Vacation

Japanuary = JaPow + January

What is Japanuary?

So what exactly is Japanuary? its Japan + Powder Snow + January!

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Where does all the snow come from?

Weather Patters of Hokkaido and Niseko

Image of Hokkaido's Snow Creation Weather Pattern (Satoyuki)

Figure from Magono et al. Journal of the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University.

Alpenglow Lodges - Niseko Annupuri - best powder skiing

A skier sending a fresh powder line on a sunset send for this epic shot

Book now for your 2024/2025 Winter Vacation

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