Fukushima, Japan

Capital City: Fukushima
Closest Airport: Fukushima
Population: 2,136,000
Resort Area: Mt Bandai-Lake Inawashiro
Snow Season: Dec - April
Main Language: Japanese
Currency: Yen

There are around 30 resorts in the Fukushima prefecture, ranging from the one-man-and-his-lift type, to large commercial operations.

The average lift ticket here is around the US$35 mark, making it great value.

Crowds can be found on weekends and holiday periods so it's best to make the most of the weekday off peak times if you and your friends want to enjoy that Japan fresh all to yourselves.

Remember that fashion is as big a part of being on the hill as skiing or riding. So get out there and be a fashion statement ...