Shop Guide Overview

Hokkaido is known as the world’s “powder mecca” and receives over 600 inches of snowfall annually. Local riders from Japan have taken their style from surfing the coast and have transferred their skills onto the snow. Around Hokkaido there are great local companies such as Gentemstick and Field Earth that make snowboards and skis designed for the world’s deepest powder. While there are not a lot of outdoors stores in Hokkaido there are high-quality outlets with backcountry gear in each major city. We wanted to remove the guess work when it comes to finding the right outdoor equipment retailer, so we’ve features our favorite brands and community-driven stores in Hokkaido.

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Location: Niseko Area / Sapporo Area / Central Hokkaido

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KONA SURF

KONA SURF is the perfect example of a snowboard shop created by Central Hokkaido culture.

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GENTEMSTICK

GENTEMSTICK is a famous snowboard brand based out of Kutchan specializing in high-end surfing inspired snowboard shapes.

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acousticrock

acousticrock is a high-end boutique that curates local Japanese apparel brands that have a focus around the outdoors.

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MOJANE

MOJANE focuses on snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding and biking in downtown Sapporo.

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