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Overview of the 2nd Japan Ski Resort Poster Award

The much-anticipated Japan Ski Resort Poster Award is back for its second iteration, organized by Inplay, the operator of Japan’s leading ski resort information site, SURF&SNOW. Running from January 14 to February 15, 2026, the award aims to highlight the best poster designs that represent 34 participating ski resorts across the nation. This event is set to be a significant milestone in the winter resort industry, presenting a unique opportunity for ski enthusiasts to engage with the resorts through a vibrant medium.

What Makes This Award Special?

The ski resort posters serve as critical PR tools, encapsulating each facility’s unique characteristics and charm into a single piece of design. Each poster dramatically showcases the essence of its corresponding resort, ensuring that potential visitors are inspired and informed about what each location has to offer. This initiative will not only spotlight the creative designs of ski resort marketing but will also aim to attract winter sports enthusiasts and casual tourists alike.

SURF&SNOW will collect the newest posters designed for the 2025-2026 season, enabling the public to vote for their favorite designs. Voting participants will even have a chance to win exciting prizes such as lift tickets and accommodation vouchers for ski resorts across Japan, making it an engaging opportunity for lovers of winter sports.

How to Vote

Participating in the award is straightforward:

1. Access the Japan Ski Resort Poster Award page: Japan Ski Resort Poster Award
2. Click the "Read the terms and conditions and submit your vote" button.
3. Select your favorite ski resort's poster and complete the survey to cast your vote.

Note: Each voter is allowed only one vote.

Event Details

• - Voting Period: Until February 15, 2026
• - Voting Method: Web votes via SURF&SNOW platform
• - Result Announcement: Expected in mid-February 2026.

This award serves not only as a showcase for winter sports but also as a platform for users to discover the diverse and appealing aspects of ski resorts across Japan. As the voting commences, tourists can reflect on past joyful experiences and consider where to visit next.

Participating Resorts

The 34 ski resorts participating in this event include:

• - Ikeda Hirano Onsen Alpen Brick Ski Resort
• - Jigatake Ski Resort
• - NASPA Ski Garden
• - Dynaland
• - Norun Minakami Ski Resort
• - New Greenpia Tsunan Ski Resort
• - Yunomaru Ski Resort
• - Fujiten Snow Resort
• - Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort
• - Maiko Snow Resort
• - Hunter Mountain Shiobara (last season's winner)
• - Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area
• - Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
• - Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort
• - Aizu Kogen Nango Ski Resort
• - Shinshu Matsumoto Nogakudō Ski Resort
• - Iwamizawa Ski Resort
• - Furano Ski Resort
• - and many more!

Last Year’s Winners

In the previous season (2024-2025), Hunter Mountain Shiobara topped the charts, followed by Ikeda Hirano Onsen Alpen Brick Ski Resort and Joetsu International Ski Resort in second and third place, respectively. This year, the anticipation is palpable as favorite designs emerge.

Engage with the Experience

Voters commented on how the posters evoke feelings of enjoying the snow, the impactful designs, and the breathtaking imagery that ignites the excitement of winter recreation. They appreciated the blend of creativity and relatability that these posters bring. It's a celebration of winter sports, an invitation to explore new slopes, and a representation of the community that unites ski enthusiasts.

For more details and to join in on this fun event, visit SURF&SNOW to discover amazing deals on lift tickets, ski school options, and more!

This initiative by SURF&SNOW is geared towards supporting ski resorts and promoting the joys of winter sports while providing up-to-date and accurate information on skiing and snowboarding activities in Japan.