This one might be okay...., little bit heavier.
Japan Stoke Thread 2023
If you didn't know, all restrictions to enter Japan have now been lifted.
Who is going?
Where are you going?
Have you been before and where?
What board/bindings are you taking?
I can't believe I'm actually going, if you asked me 4 weeks ago we were holding off until 2024 but now myself and 3 other mates have already booked our flights and accommodation for the first week of Feb 2023.
This will be my 7th time to Japan, I've been to around 30 different ski resorts already in areas such as Hakuba, Myoko, Fukushima (Bandai), Yamagata (Zao Onsen) and several resorts up on Hokkaido.
This trip I have 2 first timers coming with me and the only way I could convince them was to keep the trip reasonably short and inexpensive. So we have 7 days on snow in Hakuba Valley and we will be getting 5 consecutive days of lift tickets for free with our Epic pass. We are staying right next to the gondola at the base of Tsugaike Kogan ski resort.
I am taking my Salomon Dancehaul 152 with Now Drive bindings and my Korua Dart 156 with Ride A-10 bindings. Both boards should be good in powder with the Dancehaul having a softer more freestyle focus and the Dart will be great for carving.
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Who is going?
Where are you going?
Have you been before and where?
What board/bindings are you taking?
I can't believe I'm actually going, if you asked me 4 weeks ago we were holding off until 2024 but now myself and 3 other mates have already booked our flights and accommodation for the first week of Feb 2023.
This will be my 7th time to Japan, I've been to around 30 different ski resorts already in areas such as Hakuba, Myoko, Fukushima (Bandai), Yamagata (Zao Onsen) and several resorts up on Hokkaido.
This trip I have 2 first timers coming with me and the only way I could convince them was to keep the trip reasonably short and inexpensive. So we have 7 days on snow in Hakuba Valley and we will be getting 5 consecutive days of lift tickets for free with our Epic pass. We are staying right next to the gondola at the base of Tsugaike Kogan ski resort.
I am taking my Salomon Dancehaul 152 with Now Drive bindings and my Korua Dart 156 with Ride A-10 bindings. Both boards should be good in powder with the Dancehaul having a softer more freestyle focus and the Dart will be great for carving.
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Pretty risky bringing endone to a strict Asian country. If you didn’t have a permit then you’ve been lucky but if they happen to do a spot check…
Does your prescription involve narcotics?
If your prescription medication involves the use of narcotics (eg morphine, codeine, oxycodone, pethidine, hydrocodone), you must seek advance permission from one of Japan’s eight Regional Bureaus of Health and Welfare.
You will need to submit an import application form as well as supporting documentation at least 14 days before traveling to Japan.
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan - Plan your trip
Find out what the rules are for bringing medication into Japan, including Over-The-Counter and Prescription medicine.
en.japantravel.com
Many common medications and over-the-counter drugs in the United States are illegal in Japan. It does not matter if you have a valid U.S. prescription for a medicine/drug which is illegal in Japan: if you bring it with you, you risk arrest and detention by the Japanese authorities
You’ll also need a doctor’s letter to support you bringing them in. Not sure bringing endone “just in case I might need it” will make the cut… sorry to be the party pooper…
100%, which is why it's important to submit all the relevant paperwork, and talk to your GP about a doctor's letter to show Japanese customs and Police.Pretty risky bringing endone to a strict Asian country. If you didn’t have a permit then you’ve been lucky but if they happen to do a spot check…
Does your prescription involve narcotics?
If your prescription medication involves the use of narcotics (eg morphine, codeine, oxycodone, pethidine, hydrocodone), you must seek advance permission from one of Japan’s eight Regional Bureaus of Health and Welfare.
You will need to submit an import application form as well as supporting documentation at least 14 days before traveling to Japan.
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan - Plan your trip
Find out what the rules are for bringing medication into Japan, including Over-The-Counter and Prescription medicine.
Many common medications and over-the-counter drugs in the United States are illegal in Japan. It does not matter if you have a valid U.S. prescription for a medicine/drug which is illegal in Japan: if you bring it with you, you risk arrest and detention by the Japanese authorities
You’ll also need a doctor’s letter to support you bringing them in. Not sure bringing endone “just in case I might need it” will make the cut… sorry to be the party pooper…
Customs will probe you on arrival, but it's way better than being forcibly probed or worse by the japanese cops if you don't have the right paperwork/permits.
Let's bring the stoke back, I just put together the video of the morning before my accident. You can see it was a great morning, lot's of powder and relatively clear skies.
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Joel Davis on Instagram: "The morning before I broke my leg at #tsugaikekogen #japansnowboarding #japow #powderday #salomondancehaul"
12 likes, 0 comments - Joel Davis (@jeoldavis) on Instagram on February 16, 2023: "The morning before I broke my leg at #tsugaikekogen #japansnowboarding #japow #powderday #salomon..."
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How do you like that Dancehaul ?Let's bring the stoke back, I just put together the video of the morning before my accident. You can see it was a great morning, lot's of powder and relatively clear skies.
Joel Davis on Instagram: "The morning before I broke my leg at #tsugaikekogen #japansnowboarding #japow #powderday #salomondancehaul"
12 likes, 0 comments - Joel Davis (@jeoldavis) on Instagram on February 16, 2023: "The morning before I broke my leg at #tsugaikekogen #japansnowboarding #japow #powderday #salomon..."
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