Yamakashi, I hope you are joking about snowboarder being banned.. That would really suck.
I don't mind if there are foreigners, but not to much, going there to experience the culture and people as well. So if there are foreigners running the place, sort of kill the purpose you know.
the only resorts I been to so far is ones in Oregon and Whistler. haven't snowboard oversea yet, so I thought it'll be fun to try it out in Japan.
I'll look into Zao and Tomamu, tks for everyone's advice. Good thing my trip isn't till next year, got more time to replan.