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Japan's Outdoor
Education Specialists 

We provide a wide variety of educational programmes, safety training, tours and certifications across Japan and Asia—for all, individuals, corporate groups, schools and inbound tourists seeking to upskills!

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Avalanche Safety & Wilderness First Aid

Take a Backcountry Intro Tour, AST1, AST2 & snow safety rescue training & certifications – along with WFA, WAFA, WFR & related first aid certifications

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Become a Professional Snowsport Instructor

Start and continue your career by obtaining CASI snowboard, CSIA ski & in addition PMBIA mountain bike instructor certification in Japan & select locations in Asia.

JOI Courses & Certifications

JOI courses, trainings and certifications are all recognised internationally.

Courses are suitable for all – public, professionals, educators, organisations and simply outdoor enthusiasts interested to achieve higher levels of skills & safety, to outdoor operators and schools needing certification for staff or students.

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Read more below and select the training or tour you are interested in, then book or make an enquiry – we'll look forward to hear from you.

Ski & Snowboard Instructor Courses

Including CASI, CSIA instructor certifications. Start your snow career with our entry level 1 ski + snowboard instructor courses and progress your way with us to the top!

Avalanche & Rescue Courses

Avalanche Canada certifications including Avalanche Skills Training – AST1 and AST2, Companion Rescue Skills – CRS. Backcountry Intro Training, AST Refresher / KBYG days.

Wilderness First Aid Course

Provided with WMA - Wilderness Medical Association. All courses are internationally recognised including WFA, WAFA, WFR & CPR  for groups, schools + companies.

MTB Guide & Instructor Courses

Obtain PMBIA - the world's leading Mountain Bike Guide and Instructor Training certification. Raising the standards for MTB professionals  in Asia. 

JOI Certification Standards –

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JOI Tours & Training

If you are individuals, groups, schools or organisations interested in tailored adventure travel, tours and education programmes across Japan and Asia please contact us and/or see our outdoor services below. For specific travel packages we refer you to our travel department – Japan Dimension. 

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[ Services available in English, Japanese, French & Chinese ]

Backcountry Intro & Private Tours

Join our Beginner Intro Training Days or book a Private Group Tour in Hakuba, Myoko, Tohoku & Yuzawa areas with our certified ski guides.

Catering for all skill levels.

Outdoor Education Programmes

As nature education & wellness specialists we design, train and facilitate youth+adult, camp+retreat programmes for educators, schools & private groups through all seasons.

Alpine, Climbing
& Mountaineering

Year round tours and training including Rock & Ice Climbing and Alpine Mountaineering.  Locations across Nagano in Saku, Ogawayama, Yatsugataka, North & South Alps.

Hiking, Camping & Snowshoe Tours

Take a slower tour with your special interests catered for, explore the Japanese Alps on year-round treks, winter snowshoe and multi-day camping trips for all levels and interests.

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