Too much good food. What an expensive hobby. Here's my thoughts of Hakuba: Great snow, not as crowded or expensive as Niseko, and many ski resorts to choose from. However, I wasn't a fan of taking shuttle buses everyday, as we had to stress about catching the bus to and fro, and it takes more time to get to the ski resorts. But still, really enjoyed Tsukaige Kogen. The best beginner friendly resort so far.

wow great video you are very talented

love the excitement!!

I learnt how to ski at 33. It pains me when I hear stories from friends about how cheap and impromptu snow sports used to be, wish I'd started earlier in life. Now it's commercialized everywhere and prices are eye watering no matter where you are. But still, you make the most of what you have!

I look so graceful falling down 😆

Awwww!!! So sweet!! I can't help but felt so touched when I saw you and Mel riding on the slopes together! Great job Mel!!! You are so awesome to face your fears! You are doing so well! :) Thanks Shawne for documenting this for us all! Feeling so inspired by the both of you!

Watching this before going to bed. Another good video!

Been following your Japan Trips since 2019, keep it up!!! :)))

cool testimonial on the chairlift dude, you are a good one! congrats

Love your Japan series. Keep filming more!

Bro! Why did I now discover your channel just now? and why are you not famous? It's like a precious gem on KZfaq! Inspired me to travel and do more! :) Waiting for your next video

cant wait for the part 3 :D

love your videos, keep it up !!

love watching this as usual for the views and info!

Thanks for all your beautiful videos and your personal review . Makes me want to visit Japan… esp those places you rated highly

have never seen this part of Japan, and it’s sooo breathtaking! always a joy watching your vlogs 💯

What a wonderful trip! Thank you for a nice video!

Finally! been missing your vlog bro!

you guys are adorable

Thanks for sharing. Okusha is beautiful!

i can tell ur wife loves u v much and u are so lucky to have her

Wow!!!!! Cool video, Togakushi Shrine (Okusha) is myfavorite!

the processed food in japan is insane

Awesome video! So great to see your snowboarding progression. My two kids had a lesson at Goryu with Ru last year (skiing), I am now teaching my youngest to snowboard. Everyone sucks in the beginning, however you really improve quickly with boarding, as you can see in your highlight clips. Its a journey without an end. Looking forward to our next trip to Hakubua and the next lesson with Ru. May be a Snowboard/Ski trip to New Zealand is on the cards for both of you next? Only 10 hr flight to AKL to SIN.

Can I give you a snowboarding tip? You are constantly “catching an edge”. If you are toeside you are catching heelside edge and vice versa. Work on staying on one edge (the uphill edge). 2nd tip get more over your front foot you lean back too much. Positive vibes, good videos! Good luck man

Nice trip. Just a side note, your Shimoda Explore backpack was designed in Hakuba :) Also during the the filming of launch video for that bag we went to the Togakushi shrine to film, and ate at the same soba house. Looked like a great trip. Ian

Excellent content. Was just there a few weeks ago.

Great video! From japan

Hey Shawn! I'm so glad that I came across your video! I've skied before but never snowboarded and have always wanted to learn it. Watching this vid made me realise to just go for it! Thank you! Am planning to save up and go to a ski resort in Japan for a solo ski trip before I start Uni. Do you have any tips for a beginner snowboarder?

I’ll be heading there the 9th or 10th!

Shiok, cant wait for my trip LOL

Great video! I love how you bring us together with your journey, by the way, do you need to apply for filming permits indoor?

very nice video! How's the driving in the snow by the way?

Just my two cents here - if you don't mind driving every day, rent a car for the entire duration of your trip rather than relying on hotel shuttle bus/public transport. It gives you far more flexibility in your itinerary and the car can be used as storage space for your snowboarding/skiing equipment. Hotel prices right at the ski resorts can cost twice as much as those within 10-15min drive and that makes up for the car rental itself.

Hey Shawn, great vid. I’m just gonna take your recommendation to head to TK since it’s the first time I SKI. Can I know what are the outfit you brought yourself? And what are the ones you rented? Worried being under prepped and get denied to ski due to lack of gears.

Wowww Hakuba *0*

When did you go to Hakuba? Which month? Great video…

Just found your channel and i’m a new subscriber. How easy was it to get to sobanomi and okusha?

So beautiful to watch. What month is the snow this thick? Im planning to go late December

Hey Shawney! What boots did you bring during this trip to Hakuba? I'm also planning to go skiing next year. It's going to be my first time and I just want to know what should I pack for the trip? Thanks in advance.

Was the pass sponsored by klook for this video? I would had thought the the JR east 5 day pass (Nagano, niigata) or just taking an express bus directly to hakuba would had been a cheaper alternative.

Was it difficult to drive around? We are thinking of renting a car but afraid that it might be slippery or dangerous.

Love this video! Can you share where you hired your car and hotel name? Thanks

Hey I love your videos ! Just wondering can you advice on where do you get your snowboard and gear ? I’m from sg and wanting to start doing snowboarding

Have u been to Ginsan onsen,is really besutiful

Bro, I have been watching for a little while. Please chop up some of the recent vlogs for tik tok, you seriously deserve more views.

Hi. Which month was this? Does it snow like this in December?

Yay there's a part 3! Btw do you speak Japanese Shawne? That's so cool! And kudos to Mel for toughing it out on the slopes!!

Hello which car rental company did you engaged with?

May I know which hotel or Inn you stayed at over in Hakuba? And also the rental shop for the gear? Thanks!

I challenged myself to find where you stayed based on the view from your window. Did you stay at Hotel Happo Kan? Edit: I got my answer at 11:55 and I was right 😃

hey man what camera are you using?

Could you recommend which private instructor/school you hired? We need an English speaking one. TIA!

what was the date/days you went snowboarding?!?

Shawneydepp, I am gong to be honest, but I really did not like how this video was shot. I think showing your tickets on video a horrible idea and it is asking for trouble. It is apparent you did not consider the potential repercussions. May I ask what the thought process was in doing it this way? The train clip at 1:07 was really cool. I have no idea why it was only shown for so short. Can you please consider redoing this video?

hotel happokan?

You wore slippers and wheeled your suitcase into a tatami room. Big no-no. Read up on tatami room etiquette.