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Ski bumming in Japan
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Hey this is my first post and I'm not sure if anyone's asked about this before, but my limited time searching didn't help me out. I'm wondering if anyone has ever lived in Japan for a season (a couple months at least), and if they had any advice for someone looking to do that. I've spent the last 2 seasons in the Kootenays (only skiing no working) and, as much as I love the terrain, the snow hasn't been there. I'm looking to do the same thing in Japan and it seems pretty doable, but I'm worried about housing. Are there affordable monthly rentals available short term? If anyone has their 2 cents they could put in it would be much appreciated.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Can't help re accommodation ideas, but my stepson is working as an instructor in a Hakuba Happo One, and I would guess if you approach their tourist office, you may get some assistance. It's one of th most western orientated resort areas in Japan, so finding English speaking help should be ok. I think quit a few Aussies own apartments out there, so maybe that is a way to track down somewhere to stay. Overall the cost of living and skiing is cheaper than anything I have encountered in Europe or North America.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

Loads of ski bum types in Niseko.
Lots of jobs and places to share flats/houses.
Many go there on 90 day tourist visas and work without a permit as Japan is a cash based society so easy to do.
Also pretty easy to get a 12 month work visa if you are young enough, Google for details.
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For the Niseko Resort Area on Hokkaido check here

http://nisekoaccommodation.net/
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