MASA
Masa is friends with Futa and Hiroki – he surfs and snowboards with the guys regularly. He is the head of Fukushima Fire Department and gave us a detailed insight into 2011 tsunami and nuclear accident in Fukushima. Masa was part of the team of first responders to go into the destroyed nuclear power-plant. Masa’s […]
Is Aizu safe to visit?
The first question on many people’s lips, is Aizu safe to travel on a ski trip if it’s located in Fukushima Prefecture? We had to ask ourselves this very question. There is loads of information you can access to help inform your decision online. A helpful resource we checked out was the radioactive map for […]
Aizu Snow Community
The Aizu snow community is passionate about their mountains. The snowboard culture is particularly strong. The young crew are focused on terrain parks. Older, more experienced skiers and snowboarders have all the mountain and backcountry dialled in. In this localised Japanese scene, being respectful is important. Weekends are busy and mid-week is generally a lot […]
Samurai Culture
Aizu has a rich history of samurai culture. The city of Aizu Wakamatsu is located about 1 hour from many of the ski resorts. It’s worth checking out Tsuruga Castle, located in the centre of the city. Originally built 1384, it’s been destroyed and re-built a few times during its history. Locals have a strong […]
DYLAN HALLETT
Photographer and snowboarder, Dylan Hallett grew up riding and shooting at Mt Baker, USA with Micah and Mattias Evangelista. The team work and understanding of how to capture action shots in extreme winter mountain conditions creatively, is second nature to Dylan working with Micah and Mattias. Portland, Oregon based now, this was Dylan’s first visit […]
KEI ISHIUCHI
Former Pro snowboarder and local backcountry tour guide, Kei Ishiuchi co-produced the Aizu Film. Kei has been the driving force behind promoting the Aizu mountain region to an international audience. Kei loves Fukushima. He surfs and snowboards and is a true ambassador for this beautiful part of Japan.
FUTA ADACHI
Futa Adachi is a pro level snowboarder, with a passion for Fukushima and the snow, skate and surf scene. It’s through Futa’s eyes we discover the Aizu snow community and understand their resilience and connection to their local environment. Futa teaches snowboarding and skateboarding to the next generation. He wants the next generation to be […]
FUTA ADACHI
Futa Adachi is a pro level snowboarder, with a passion for Fukushima and the snow, skate and surf scene. It’s through Futa’s eyes we discover the Aizu snow community and understand their resilience and connection to their local environment. Futa teaches snowboarding and skateboarding to the next generation. He wants the next generation to be […]
HIROKI MATSUURA
A naturally gifted Pro Snowboarder, with effortless style, Hiroki Matsuura provides a deep insight into the Aizu snow community. It’s through his lens we discover the beauty of the mountains and the resilience and passion of the people.
SOPHIA ROUCHES
A Pacific Northwest skier from the United States, Sophia Rouches is one of the world’s most talented female big mountain skiers. Her passion for travel and exploration made her the perfect person to go and discover the Aizu snow region of Japan.