Anyone who visits Hokkaido dreams of skiing the stacks of avalanche barriers that line many of the mountain roads.This video is all shot on the sides of roads in the Niseko area, as well as at Niseko and Rusutsu ski resorts. These avalanche barriers are classic Japan – combining man made structures with a deep snowpack to create a unique and fun skiing experience.

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