Forum: Itineraries / Itinéraires Topic: 7 Weeks of Snow! ------------------------ marli_jd: Looking for places to skiing or snowboarding in Japan this winter? We spent nearly 8 weeks travelling through central and northern Honshu and Hokkaido in the winter of 2010. Here is our trip report for you to enjoy - Off The Leash 2010 paul parker: Snowboarders from across the globe all agree that experiencing different terrains, courses, and climates helps to make you a better athlete. If you are lucky enough to get to travel to experience different snowboarding sites then consider a trip to the Niseko mountain range in Japan. Niseko is made up of 5 different ski and snowboard areas. It is considered the Mt. Fuji of mountain ranges in Japan because of the extreme courses and weather.