Our recent ski trip to Niseko, Japan, with Imagine Japan was an extremely well-organised and enriching experience for the 18 students traveling from Thailand. The itinerary was carefully planned to ensure a balance of skill development, cultural immersion, and fun.The ski and snowboard instruction was highly effective, with dedicated instructors catering to a range of abilities. Over five days, students made significant progress; many transitioning from complete beginners to confidently navigating more challenging slopes. The inclusion of personalised coaching sessions with video analysis was particularly beneficial in refining technique and the students enjoyed the time they spent in their groups with their instructors.Beyond the slopes, Imagine Japan provided a well-rounded experience, incorporating cultural activities such as igloo-building, traditional Japanese dining, and night skiing. The trip also fostered strong team spirit, with students engaging in group challenges and evening activities that enhanced their overall experience. Logistics that including transport, lift passes, and meals were selected well and managed seamlessly, allowing staff to focus on student engagement rather than administrative concerns.This was a highly successful trip, thanks to the professionalism and expertise of Pete at Imagine Japan. Their ability to combine adventure, education, and cultural exposure created a truly memorable experience for our students. We look forward to working with them again in the future.

On Monday night, 21 students and three chaperones returned from Niseko after a five-day trip to Japan on the first Lanna International School Ski Trip. The students loved the snow and played outside of the Lodge enjoying soft meter-deep powder, having snowball fights and building traditional Japanese igloos. It was a magical world of white and everything we could have hoped for. All the students made progress in their chosen skill of either snowboarding or skiing. We experienced traditional Japanese foods and enjoyed the most beautiful scenery skiing down wide well-groomed pistes while overlooking Mt Yotei (a dormant volcano!) It was a challenging trip for some who were away from home for the first time and others new to overcoming the feeling of being on ice and snow! All demonstrated impressive resilience and growth mindset attitudes. The group had a wonderful camaraderie and enjoyed a playful and friendly few days together. As chaperones, we were all very happy with the trip and the support and organization of the Imagine team in Japan that made everything seamless.So many very fond memories of an incredible trip away. Can’t wait until next time!

I had the opportunity to bring 12 students on a ski trip to Niseko in March 2024 and the Imagine Japan team were phenomenal to work with. From the accommodation to meals to instruction to evening activities, everything was well thought out, age-appropriate, and FUN!The Imagine Japan team did a good job of moving students around to different groups as they progressed throughout the week, which helped motivate and encourage them.As a teacher chaperone, all I really had to do was make sure flights were booked and the bill was paid to Imagine Japan, the rest was handled by then. I would love to take another group there and work with them again. Highly recommend!

It was one of the best school trip experiences I have ever had. The people who went were awesome and all the instructors were super cool and nice. Overall, it was a really cool experience and I didn’t want to leave.