Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort is located in the Oku-Hakuba area of Nagano Prefecture's Hakuba Valley. It has many tree-running areas and is covered in powder snow during the season. It is truly one of the ski resorts where you can experience powder heaven. With the season just around the corner, three official videos from "Hakunori" have been released
Each episode of the movie, titled "Realize," features a skier based in Hakuba Norikura. After touring snow areas all over the world, they explain why they chose "Hakunori." They talk about its appeal and their way of life. "Realize" means "to realize something important." What did they realize through "Hakunori"?
"realise" ep1 soul snow surfer
The first video features Arata Suzumura, who has skied in mountainous areas all over the world. He has traveled in search of waves and snow, and now he has settled in a ski resort tucked away in the glittering and bustling Hakuba Valley area, surrounded by abundant nature. Here he talks about the appeal of "Hakunori."
Starring: Arata Suzumura
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1977. After a bum life in North America, he is a soul snow surfer who has made his base in Hakuba and continues to pursue snow and waves all over the world. He currently runs the accommodation facility "WOOD" in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture.
Instagram: @aratasuzumura
"Realize" ep2 Snowman
Our second guest is Takuma Oike, who skis at "Hakunori" every day of the season, whatever the weather. He runs a lodge at the base of Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort, and in the summer travels to the Southern Hemisphere to ski in mountainous areas around the world. He is currently devoting his efforts to "Hakunori" to connect the environment and culture to the next generation
Starring: Takuma Oike
Born in Hokkaido in 1984. Influenced by his father, a ski demo, he started skiing at a young age, and moved from basic skiing and mogul competition to freeriding. Fascinated by the mountains of Hakuba, he moved there after graduating from university. He runs Lodge Chamingo at the foot of Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort and is an active mountain freeskier.
Instagram: @takuma84.ooike
"realise" ep3 Pro Skier
The third installment features Matsuzawa Hisashi, who has known Hakunori since its inception. Born and raised here, he has seen the entire history of Hakunori. He has been holding a demo camp (basic ski lesson event) at Hakunori every year for 20 years. He talks about why he still insists on camping at Hakunori and what Hakunori he knows
Starring: Hisashi Matsuzawa
Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1972. He has competed in the All Japan Technical Championships since 1994 and was active as a demonstrator for 25 years. After 28 appearances, he retired in 2021. After retiring as a competitor, he has supported athletes as head coach of the demonstration teams of the All Japan Ski Association and the Nagano Prefecture Ski Association, while also continuing to challenge himself as a player.
Instagram: @hisashi.matsuzawa
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort Hakuba Norikura
Plateau, Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
Official website: https://www.hakunori.com/