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I find Japan a much more interesting place for skiing than the alps - culturally it's just so different and the terrain is very varied (lots of trees!). Plus you have the Onsen, and there's still mtbing in winter at lower altitudes (it is dry compared to other seasons).
I did three days on one small resort and had the best snow I've ever experienced even though it only snowed one day.
I flew to Tokyo and we drove up to Nagano. Even with the drive, your travel time will be far less than getting to Europe - and once there it is far cheaper. I'm jealous you're in Singapore, I'd be off to Japan for skiing and mountain biking as frequently as my bank account would allow it!
No need to worry about not speaking Japanese, it is rarely an issue and the locals are very nice about it.
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Normally at this time of year I'd be planning on going to the Alps, but now the nearest skiing is probably Japan.
If I read the various guides (many if not all of which may have been sponsored, so I'm a bit cautious) Niseko looks to be the place to go - but very keen to hear from people with experience as to whether this is the right thing to do?