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Can you learn to ski later in life? A 70-year-old rode on her own, and how coaches teach older or less fit beginners →
Yes. FUYU has taught a 70-year-old skiing for the first time, on skis, and by the end of the lesson she could control her own speed and direction. We suggest skis for older beginners, coaches pace the lesson to your fitness so a full day is not too much, and three generations should book separate coaches.
Skiing in Niseko, Hokkaido: How Many Lessons Does a Beginner Actually Need to Learn to Ski? →
"Being able to ski" means different things at different levels. This article breaks down how many lessons most beginners actually need, and the real factors that affect how fast you progress.
Choosing Your Run at Niseko Hirafu: Four Lifts, Nine Runs and How the Routes Link Up →
Who each of Grand Hirafu's nine runs suits and what to watch for, plus how to read the junctions and how to ride the longest route. From FUYU coaches' own teaching experience.
Skis or snowboard? How to choose for your first time on snow →
Choose skis if you are worried about getting tired, are not very flexible, are bringing children, or are wary of falling. Choose a snowboard if you want more technical control from the start. Skis come quicker on day one, but either way you will be moving freely by day two.
Niseko vs. Rusutsu vs. Kiroro: How to Choose Between Hokkaido's Three Big Ski Resorts →
If you've searched for Hokkaido ski resorts, these three names keep coming up. Here we take a deep dive into each resort's trail layout, unique features, equipment rental, and dining convenience. As local Hokkaido ski coaches, we break down the real differences to help you find the resort that best fits your trip.
How many days do you need to ski in Hokkaido? Two full days of lessons for a first trip →
For a first trip, FUYU coaches suggest two full days of lessons (12 hours). Day one is getting used to the board, the lift and speed control; day two is where technique clicks. If you have skied before, two days or more to reshape posture, three or more to link turns.
What Age Can Kids Start Skiing in Hokkaido? From Age 3, With Conditions →
Kids can start skiing as young as 3! A FUYU coach breaks down the right age, skis vs. snowboard, how to choose gear, and how children's lessons actually work in Niseko, all in one place.
Choosing a Chinese-speaking ski school in Niseko: 7 things to check →
Resort recognition, work visas, certification level, per-person or per-group pricing, language, meeting rules and what you get afterwards. Why each matters, and how to check.
Ski concept vs ski technique: why you are still stuck after all that practice →
Technique is what a movement is made of. Concept is how you add those parts together. Being stuck is usually not one movement going wrong, it is not knowing how to string them together. This article uses an S turn to show the difference.