Sessions 1–4 run from the Otaru base. Sessions 5–6 continue north around Asahikawa, with reservation deposits open and exact lodging details still pending.
SNOW
PEOPLE
PLACES
FOREVER
GOOD SNOW.
BETTER PEOPLE.
BETTER PEOPLE.
Each live Stripe link maps to a specific session so deposits stay organized from day one.
This version is wired for a true backend flow: create an account, sign in later, and keep every rider detail centralized.
Choose your session
Your week. Your crew. Your Hokkaido.
Pick the week that fits. Sessions 1–4 are based in Otaru; Sessions 5–6 continue north to Asahikawa. Availability reflects current reservations and temporary holds.
Session 01Jan 10–17
Chill opener / pow + social
Priority crew forming
— / 6 filledChecking spots…
A slightly more relaxed first week to get the mission rolling: resort laps, powder hunting, progression, good meals, and a dialed crew vibe.
Session 02Jan 18–25
All-mountain / freeride
High demand
— / 6 filledChecking spots…
A stronger all-mountain crew for riders who want trees, steeps, storm days, and the freedom to pivot between zones depending on conditions.
Session 03Jan 26–Feb 2
Dog week / film / jumps / pow
Priority roster nearly full
— / 6 filledChecking spots…
The high-energy crew. Jumps, clips, pow, side missions, and stronger emphasis on crew chemistry over simply filling beds.
Session 04Feb 3–10
Pow / freeride / mission
Priority crew forming
— / 6 filledChecking spots…
A mission-style week for stronger riders, with real flexibility in the day plan and any technical objectives handled only through qualified providers if needed.
The trip continues north
Asahikawa extension.
Sessions 5–6 are now open for $300 reservation deposits. The dates and six-rider caps are live; exact north-base lodging, final vehicle-extension details, and the day-to-day mountain plan are still being finalized.
DatesFeb 10–24Two consecutive 7-night sessions.
ZoneAsahikawa / central HokkaidoFresh terrain and a new base north.
Reservation$300 / weekSame deposit flow as the Otaru sessions.
DetailsStill being finalizedExact lodging + final operating details will be posted as they lock.
Session 05Feb 10–17
Asahikawa / north-zone week
Deposits open · details pending
— / 6 filledChecking spots…
First week after the move north. Small crew, flexible mountain plan, and a fresh base for the next chapter of the trip.
Reserve Session 05 — $300Session 06Feb 17–24
Asahikawa / extended mission
Deposits open · details pending
— / 6 filledChecking spots…
A second week north for riders who want later-February Hokkaido or want to stack multiple sessions into a longer trip.
Reserve Session 06 — $300Reservation deposits are open for Sessions 5–6 while some operating details remain pending. Exact Asahikawa-area lodging, the final vehicle extension, and specific mountain plans will be communicated as they are confirmed.
How it works
Reserve clean. Organize clean. Ride hard.
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Reserve your weekPick the live Stripe checkout that matches the crew you want. The $300 reservation is tagged to that exact session.
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Create your rider accountAfter reserving, create your Japow HQ account so every trip detail stays in one place.
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Complete your portalAdd emergency, riding, travel, insurance, rooming, and agreement details.
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Admin tracks everyoneJapow HQ keeps track of what is complete and follows up on anything still needed before Japan.
Same energy / different altitude
After dark still hits.
The mountain is the headline, but the city nights, food, side streets, and crew chemistry are what make the trip actually memorable.
Pick your week
Why Japow HQ
More than a trip.
Japow HQ is what happens when the group chat actually makes it to Japan. A shared base. Flexible day plans. Good people. Enough structure to keep it clean — but not so much that it kills the whole point.
Riders, not tourists.
Homies, not headcounts.
This is a hosted small-group structure. No fake luxury-tour wrapper. No promising guaranteed powder or guaranteed itineraries. Just the right people in the right place with a way better energy than the typical package-tour setup.
Reserve + portal
Live reservations + a real rider system.
Multi-week checkout
Staying longer? Lock the weeks in together.
Choose every session you want. It’s $300 per week and Stripe combines them into one checkout. Already reserved a week? Select only the additional week(s).
Live Stripe links
Just one week?
Use a quick $300 single-week link below, or use the multi-week checkout above if you’re staying for more than one crew.
Real backend flow
Create account. Sign in later. Keep it centralized.
Reserve your week, create your account, and keep everything for your Japan trip organized in one place.
Create accountName, email, phone, IG, session preferences, and password.
Portal dashboardChecklist, progress meter, and all rider sections saved to the backend.
Trip organizationTrip details stay organized and accessible throughout the planning process.
Good to know
Questions that matter.
Is this a guided snowboard trip?No. Japow HQ is a hosted small-group travel structure, not a guide service or avalanche service. Any professional guiding or technical mountain service would need to be separately arranged through an appropriately qualified provider.
What is included?The group house and trip communication / hosting structure for your confirmed session. Flights, lift tickets, meals, gear, travel insurance, and personal purchases stay on the rider unless the final trip paperwork specifically says otherwise.
Do riders need insurance?Yes. Riders need valid travel insurance for Japan and winter sports. If they plan any backcountry riding, they should have explicit backcountry, evacuation, and search-and-rescue coverage.
Why the rider portal?Because it is the cleanest way to keep payments, emergency contacts, travel details, agreements, and rider notes organized without hunting through messages.