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Backcountry skier in deep powder snow in Japan
Backcountry skiing and snowboarding in Japan

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!

WMA wilderness first aid training in Japan

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

CASI snowboard instructor training in Japan

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 –

CASI Snowboard Instructor Certification Japan
CSIA Ski Instructor Certification Japan
Avalanche Canada AST Provider Japan
VIRISTAR Risk Management Japan
WMA Japan Wilderness First Aid
PMBIA MTB Instructor Guide Certification Japan

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.

JOI Certification Standards –

American Red Cross Water Safety Japan
Climbing Wall Association Certification Japan
Outward Bound Japan
JMGA-japan-mountain-guide Japan
canada-ski-guide Association Japan
child-safeguarding-organisations Japan
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