Okinawa | Surfing the Ryukyu Kingdom

Okinawa lies roughly about 640km south of Japan. Known for its crystal clear waters and deserted beaches, it is a popular holiday destination for both domestic Japanese and foreign tourists. When you talk about surfing in Okinawa most people don't know much information on the topic and have little knowledge about the local scene...........

......and thats how the locals like to keep it.

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Japan Global Adventures By Vacation Races

Experience the magic of Japan's trail running tour with Vacation Races, beautifully captured by MTN Swell Media. Our team expertly documented every moment, from serene forest trails to cultural experiences, with stunning photography and captivating videography.

Powster Goggles and Snow Wear

This season, we traveled up and explored Japan's ski resorts, testing out Powster Goggles and Snow wear. Powster was our main supporter for our 2024 season YouTube series, 'Chasing the Frozen Wave 2.'

We shot in all snow conditions and really put this gear to the test.

Nozawa | Father and Son Shoot

Awesome shoot with Father and Son. Had such a small weather window to get some POW shots before record breaking temperatures hit. Safe to say we had some success…

Lotte Arai | Ski Instructor Shoot

Sticking to the groomers on this shoot with Myoko Snowsports Senior Instructor from Belgium. 3-4 hour shoot was just enough to get these shots..

Suginohara | Jalapeno Snowboards

Product Shoot for Jalapeno Snowboards on one of our favorite mountains in Japan. New upcoming Australian Snowboard brand..

Madarao | Ski Photography and Guiding

We took a group of 3 up and around Madarao Kogen for a day. Their first time in the trees and we managed to find some fresh tracks in such a low snow season. Beautiful sunny day..

Hakuba | Pre Wedding + Action Shoot

We shot a Pre Wedding celebration with a group of 15 from Singapore. Full day of Photo and Video. We chose this location as it is generally a bit quieter on weekends compared to other resorts in the Hakuba Valley. As well as having the huge Hotel complex as a unique backdrop to create some drama to our images as we were battling with the weather this day. Ice cold winds and foggy, not ideal for shooting but we all had a great time…

Nozawa Onsen | Surprise Proposal Shoot

We shot a Surprise Proposal in Nozawa Onsen. Our first time shooting this kind of photo session and what a memory it has made. We are very happy and grateful to have been hired by our customers form Hong Kong and Taiwan and wish you guys all the best....

Nozawa Onsen | Akari Swiss Bakery

Akari Swiss Bakery Photo and Video Shoot

A little gem in Nozawa Onsen where you can have a true taste of a Swiss bakeryWe spent a day shooting both Photo and Video to be used for promotion.

La Colina Retreat Backcountry Tour

I followed as a photographer on La Colina Resort's backcountry skiing journey in Madarao and Kurohime. This brief recounting sheds light on the distinctive perspective I brought to the Spanish group's winter expedition. From capturing the exhilaration on the slopes to freezing moments of camaraderie, my lens transformed the experience into a captivating visual tale, documenting the beauty and excitement of the Japanese winter landscape.

Exploreryan butterfieldOctober 17, 2017Okinawa, Surf, Japan, BlogComment