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Matt Cox presents his unique outlook on
snowboarding and in particular the boarding scene in Japan in his column,
Chairman of the 'Board.
Matt has been in Japan for seven years and boarding for
six. As well as being Chairman of the 'Board, Matt is the President of
Tabibito Travel,
an English-speaking travel agency based in Japan (and next in line for the
throne of Kazakhstan, apparently).
Please note that any views expressed are not necessarily
those of Snow Japan.
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| 4th April 2003 |
The
Lost Dimension in the Search for Pow
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“Where is the powder?” Why
is this question so difficult to answer? Is the powder in Hokkaido? Yes,
and no. Nagano? Yes and no. Yamagata, Aomori, Niigata, Fukushima, Gunma,
or even Hyogo? Yes and no. It is under the fence on the far right? On the
far left? Under the Gondola? Through those trees? On the closed run? Yes,
and no.
“Where is the powder?” We’ve spent
so many months looking for the answer that we don’t even bother to
consider the question anymore and therefore we fail to realize that the
question is seriously flawed. |
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21st January 2003
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Hear
My Train a Comin'
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Planning a snowboarding trip in
Japan can be a daunting affair with multiple connections, highly varied
pricing, and vague hotel descriptions but with a bit of effort you’ll
find that planning a successful trip can be very easy. Below I have listed
ten tips to help you arrange a great trip in Japan, the most important of
which is to plan ahead. Leaving things to the last minute can also lead to
a memorable trip - the type of which you would rather just forget about! |
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6th December 2002
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Leap of Faith
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There is something in the air
these days. The air is no longer stagnant, bland, and quiet. The late fall
air is laced with excitement and potential as if it has something to say.
You can feel the difference in the dull sting of your toes when you wake
in the morning and in the cold slap in the face when you open the door in
the morning. |
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1st November 2002
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The Code of the
Snowboarder
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In the days when
martial arts were finally being formalized after generations of undirected
development, the fathers of these arts often produced codes of honor for
their followers to heed, to ensure that the art never slipped into the
wrong hands. Since the early days of snowboarding, this art-like
sport has virtually exploded in popularity causing the once focused
familiarity, understanding, and honor to become lost or at least a bit
confused. |
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24th May 2002 |
Snow Dance
Revealed
Learn the dance and bring the snow |
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| 20th February
2002 |
Pay No
Attention....
..to the man Behind the Slope |
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| 21st January 2002 |
A
Closer look at what you stepped in.
The Search for The Secret Powder Haven |
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| 3rd December
2001 |
Attack
of the Killer Freestyle Ski-bots From Outer-space!
Snowboarders Unite! |
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| 1st November
2001 |
This
Old Snowboard
Bob Vila Ain’t Got Nothing On Me! |
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| 10th August
2001 |
The
Beast Within
Conscious Thought is the Enemy! |
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| 22nd June 2001 |
Apocalpse
(S)now
Lessons of the Season - Part 2 |
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| 15th June 2001 |
Apocalpse
(S)now
Lessons of the Season - Part 1 |
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| 27th March 2001 |
Snowboarder,
heal thyself
The Mountain Always Wins - PART 2 |
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| 22nd March 2001 |
Snowboarder,
heal thyself
The Mountain Always Wins - PART 1 |
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| 22nd February
2001 |
Eat,
Drink and Be Merry, for Tomorrow...
Injury Prevention |
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| 20th January
2001 |
Ain't
No Sermon on This Mount!
Tadayoshi "Chabbo" Chabara, The
Teachers’ Teacher |
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| 28th
December 2000 |
Getting
In Touch With Vishnu!
Atman and the Art of Snowboard Maintenance, Part 2 |
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| 21st December
2000 |
Getting
In Touch With Vishnu!
Atman and the Art of Snowboard Maintenance, Part 1 |
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| 8th December
2000 |
SPECIAL!
Is Japanese Snow Really Different? |
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| 20th November
2000 |
The
Four Fold Path to HP Pro
Overcoming the Bureaucracy to Go Half-Pipe Pro in Japan |
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| 1st November
2000 |
Fat
Man Through the Eye of a Needle
Pre-season training |
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| 5th October
2000 |
Lead
Us Not Into Temptation
A snowboard consumers guide - part 2 |
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| 3rd October
2000 |
Lead
Us Not Into Temptation
A snowboard consumers guide - part 1 |
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| 18th
September 2000 |
Coming
Down from the Mount |
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| 1st September
2000 |
Tips
to help you begin your rewarding career as a snowboarder. |
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