THE MISSION
Chasing The Frozen Wave is a series about our experience living in a van and snowboarding in various locations in Japan during the winter season.
CHASING THE FROZEN WAVE is a video series documenting our lifestyle here in Japan over the Winter. Focused on Snowboarding, Back country tours, Abandoned ski resorts, Onsens, Unique Japanese culture and to give a glimpse of what we call 'Car Danchi' in Japanese.
A group of Photographers and Riders share details about our van, our travel itinerary, and the snowboarding destinations we visited. We also describe the challenges and joys of living in a van during winter and share tips for those who are planning a similar adventure.
Additionally, we wanted to highlight the unique cultural experiences we had during our trip, such as trying local foods and attending festivals. Overall, our series provides a captivating account of our winter van life and snowboarding experience in Japan.
TOMO SAZANAMI
YouTube Host
Snowboarder
Go Pro Follow Cam
Translator
RYAN BUTTERFIELD
Lead Photographer
2nd Videographer
YouTube Host
Snowboarder/Skier
Youtube Editor
HIROMA HAYASHI
Lead Videographer
2nd Photographer
Skier
BTS Footage
Reel/Shorts Editor