Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort is located in an area called Oku Hakuba in Hakuba Valley in Nagano Prefecture. There are also many tree run areas, and during the season powder piles up. It is one of the ski resorts where you can truly enjoy powder heaven. With the season just around the corner, three official movies from "Hakunori" have been released.
In the movie titled "realise", a skier based in Hakuba Norikura appears in each episode. Why did they choose "Hakunori" after visiting snow areas around the world? Talking about their charm and their way of life. "Realize" means "to realize something important". What did they notice with "Hakunori"?
"realise" ep1 soul snow surfer
In the first video, Arata Suzumura, who has skied in mountainous areas around the world, appears. Seeking waves, seeking snow, and traveling, he settled in a ski resort rich in nature that quietly exists in the back of the glittering and lively HAKUBA VALLEY area. What is the charm of "Hakunori" that he talks about?
Cast: Shin Suzumura
1977, born in Aichi Prefecture. After bum life in North America, Soul Snow Surfer has set up his base in Hakuba and continues to chase snow and waves around the world. He currently runs the lodging facility "WOOD" in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture.
Instagram: @aratasuzumura
"realize" ep2 Snowman
The second is Takuma Oike, who skis “Hakunori” every day during the season, regardless of the weather. He runs a lodge at the foot of the Hakuba Norikura Onsen ski resort, travels to the southern hemisphere in summer, and skis mountainous areas around the world. He is currently "Hakunori" and is focusing on activities that connect the environment and culture to the next generation.
Cast: Takuma Oike
Born in Hokkaido in 1984. He started skiing at an early age under the influence of his father who was a ski demonstration, and changed from basic skiing and moguls to freeriding. He was fascinated by the mountains of Hakuba and moved there after graduating from university. He is active as a mountain free skier while running "Lodge He is Chamingo" at the foot of Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort.
Instagram: @takuma84.ooike
"realize" ep3 Pro Skier
The third is Hisashi Matsuzawa, who knows "Hakunori" from the beginning. He was born and raised in this land and has seen everything about "Hakunori". The demo camp (basic ski lesson event) that he holds every year at Hakunori has been going on for 20 years. What is the reason why he still sticks to camping at "Hakunori" and what "Hakunori" he knows.
Cast: Kotobuki Matsuzawa
Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1972. He has participated in the All Japan Technical Championships since 1994 and has been active as a demonstrator for 25 years. He will retire in 2021 after 28 appearances. After retiring as an athlete, he has been supporting the athletes as the demo team head coach of the All Japan Ski Federation and the Nagano Prefecture Ski Federation, while also continuing to challenge himself as a player who continues to challenge his skills.
Instagram: @hisashi.matsuzawa
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Area Hakuba Norikura
Highlands, Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
Official website: https://www.hakunori.com/