So before going to Japan, I wasn’t too sure what to wear. In Tokyo it wasn’t much on an issue because we were only there for a night. For Niseko, I wasn’t sure what I had to wear to snowboard or the kind of footwear to cover my trotters and handle the snow and iced walkways. Thankfully the very kind Marisa loaned me some of her gear for the trip.

Layer-by-layer detail below:

For Snowboarding

• Underwear (Sports bra preferred)
• Long John bottoms
• Snow board trousers (usually has elastic ends so snow won’t get in)
• Long sleeve lycra/cool fit with thumb holes so it won’t ride up your arm
• t-shirt or fleece turtlenecks (depending how cold it is)
• Jacket (usually has pockets designed for ski passes and
• Goggles
• neck gaiter
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Thick socks or even double socks

Out and about in town

• Underwear
• Tights
• Jeans
• Long sleeve shirt
• Jacket
• Gloves
• Scarf
• Beanie
• Socks
• Rubber sole boots (Best investment I made!)

By the way, that blue beanie on the right was made by Kimmy’s mum! Thanks Auntie! Love it.