Original Travel

Ride the white slopes of Mountain Niseko-Annupuri and be mesmerized by the 'japow' experience - the best powder snow in the world. Steer through the open powder bowls and the ghostly tree runs and drink in the pristine scenery. Embark on a helicopter tourto get a panoramic perspective overmighty Mount Yotei and give winter horse riding a go. Après-ski, relax in the warm waters of a traditional onsen.

Immerse yourself in the rural landscapes of the Furano and Biei areas to see the beautiful fields of multicoloured flowers. Take the Patchwork Road to admire the countryside scenes and the Panorama Road for fragrant purple lavender fields where you can enjoy some refreshing flower-flavoured ice-cream. Final stop-off is the amazing azure coloured Blue Pond to snap some photos of the magnificent mineral-rich waters.

'Fold a thousand cranes and the gods will fulfil your heart's desire' so goes an old Japanese saying. If your desire is to see the beautiful red-crowned cranes - a national treasure of Japan - perform their dance during the mating season, then head to the village of Tsurui, in Hokkaido. This elegant dance is unique to each pair; they will conduct it every winter, for many years to come.