Instructor Introduction


Premium Private Lesson  Instructor   (A-class instructor, professional snowboarder)

Tadayoshi Chabara

 

JSBA (Japan Snowboard Association)

JSBA Certified Demonstrator

JSBA certified A-class instructor and A-class examiner

Certified Legend Demonstrator of the Nanamekai

 

Representative of Hakuba Iwatake Snowboard School

Leave your carving, especially stylish carving, to us!

Certified as a JSBA certified demonstrator for the sixth term

The Legend of Demonstrator!

 



Saori Chabara  (Principal)

 

 

JSBA Certified Demonstrator

JSBA certified A-class instructor and B-class examiner

Certified Legend Demonstrator of the Nanamekai

Former PSA certified professional alpine racer

 

2016-17 Fastest Freestyle Championship

Open Women's Division Winner

2021-22 All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships

3rd Place, Women's Alpine Division

2022-23 All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships

3rd Place, Women's Alpine Division

 

Alpine, Freestyle,

I teach both.

Anyone can do this step by step without resisting the fall.

We teach efficient carving.

Has won many technical championships!

 

After 11 years as a PSA certified professional,

She is currently working as a JSBA certified demonstrator and the principal of our school!

He is also head coach of our school's seasonal training team, the White Monkeys.

 



Taro Makino

 

JSBA certified A-class instructor

Park & Groundtrick lesson instructor

 

18-19 All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships

Men's Freestyle Groundstyle Division 1st Place

 

Carving, Groundtrick, Jib, Air,

An all-round snowboarder who can do anything!

His gentle smile and distinctive voice are memorable.

He is an instructor who is good at communicating.

 

Fishing in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.

I live an outdoor lifestyle all year round.

If you like fishing, please let us know!

 



Miho Kodera

 

JSBA certified A-class instructor and C-class examiner

 

To dedicate himself to snowboarding,

A cheerful girl full of smiles from Kagoshima!

In the summer, go to Sora Kakeru, a great adventure in the sky in Kita-ku, Kobe.

I work as an athletic instructor!

On her days off, she enjoys outdoor activities all year round, such as road biking and trekking.

Our selling point is the detailed lessons that only women can provide!

 

The occasional dialect is part of the charm!

If I use a dialect, please comment!

 

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Yoshiki Morimoto

 

JSBA certified A-class instructor and C-class examiner

 

22-23 All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships

Chubu Regional Tournament, Men's Alpine Division, 2nd Place

22-23 All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships

Men's Alpine Division 10th place

24-25 All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships

Chubu Regional Tournament, Men's Alpine Division, 1st Place

 

In the season just after switching to Alpine Snowboarding

Competitors who win preliminary rounds across the country compete against each other in a technical contest, the All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships!

The following year, he became one of our school's promising young athletes, making it into the top 10 in Japan!

 

Alpine and freestyle

The soft and stable riding feel is appealing.

"We want our customers to be happy!"

Such a passionate instructor!

 



Yoshimasa Ookura

 

PSA Certified Alpine Pro Racer

 

He has been training with our school team since his junior days.

He has competed in numerous tournaments, including the All Japan Championships, and has earned professional qualifications.

He is currently active as a young professional racer!

 

If you are looking for speed, leave it to us!!

 



Kenta Yoshikawa

 

PSA Certified Alpine Pro Racer

JSBA certified C-class instructor



Toshiki Yamauchi

 

PSA Certified Alpine Pro Racer

JSBA certified C-class instructor



Instructor (Class B Instructor, Class C Instructor)

Rina Sugiura

 

JSBA Certified B-Class Instructor

 

All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships

Women's Freestyle

All Japan Snowboard Championships

Snowboard Cross

He has experience competing in the All Japan Championships in both tournaments!

 

Coach Sugiura is loved by everyone and nicknamed "Rinari"!

 

Small but powerful edging

Her energetic boarding is so cool that it even overwhelms the men!

An active woman who travels all over the country in search of all kinds of fish.

 

She is also active as a YouTuber! Please check him out!

 

Click here for our YouTube channel

 



Nino Hank de Vries

JSBA Certified D-Class Instructor

SBINZ Certified Level 1 Instructor

Anwarter SKI Certified Instructor

 

This internationally certified instructor traveled all the way from the Netherlands to experience the legendary JAPOW! Now based in Omachi, Nino offers engaging and easy-to-follow lessons for both beginners and advanced riders looking to enjoy JAPOW at Iwatake.

Nino combines expert techniques with confidence-building strategies to help you have fun and look great on the slopes. But don`t just take our word for it- hear from his former students:

 https://g.page/r/CWYRtYBmIy-eEBM/

 

"My favorite part about snowsports is teching! I love seeing you grow and enjoy yourself on the slopes."

 



Yuuta Kato

 

JSBA Certified B-Class Instructor

 

She was born and raised in Toyama Prefecture! Her charming Toyama dialect and smile are very appealing.

It is very popular among customers of all ages, from adults to children.

We use skillful conversation to find out what our customers want and provide highly satisfying lessons every day.



Miyuki Watanabe

 

JSBA certified C-class instructor

 

He has been with the school as a trainee since his first year of high school.

After graduating from high school, he obtained a JSBA instructor qualification and became one of our instructors!

 

In the summer, I worked as a lifeguard.

Enjoying the outdoors all year round.

 

They are characterized by their strong legs and agile movements!

They are also trying their hand at snowboard cross racing!

 



Saki Okada

 

JSBA certified C-class instructor

2024 All Japan Snowboard Championships

Snowboard Cross Competition Runner-up

 

She has been snowboarding for 17 years. She has been snowboarding at Hakuba Iwatake since she was 3 years old.

It is no exaggeration to say that they are a resident of Iwatake.

She is also a big success as an instructor, thanks to her natural, infectious smile!

An active rookie who continues to achieve success in competitions.

 



Keigo Yamada

 

JSBA certified B-class instructor / Park and Groundtrick instructor

 

A snowboarding geek from Hakuba Iwatake!

Once he starts talking about snowboarding, you won't be able to stop him!

 

I love tackling uneven ground and steep slopes.

We'll tackle any terrain on Iwatake!

 

If you want to know how to enjoy rough terrain, please contact us!

 



Takumi Takezawa

 

JSBA certified B-class instructor and D-class examiner

Seasonal training team "White Monkeys"

Assistant Coach

 

He has been a trainee at our school since he was 16 years old.

At the training team "White Monkeys"

He gained a lot of coaching and technical experience as a coaching assistant.

He is now a promising future talent, skilled in both alpine and freestyle riding!

Goofy's aggressive riding is a must-see!

 

If you're looking for aggressive riding, be sure to request this!

 



Yumiko Noguchi

 

JSBA certified C-class instructor and D-class examiner

 

Mainly alpine snowboarding

I also teach freestyle.

In her private life, she is also active as a sanshin player.

A super talented instructor who can also do nail art!

 

She also has a lot of teaching experience

Yumin is a big sister that everyone can rely on!

 



Hiroshi Takimoto

 

JSBA Certified B-Class Instructor

 

Above all, the tireless 21-year-old loves snowboarding!

 

I'm also practicing freestyle tricks intensely!

A future park and freestyle lesson instructor candidate!?

We will entertain you with fun conversations and careful lessons.

He is a very kind instructor from Kansai.

 



Yang Jiaxing (nickname: Yang)

 

JSBA certified C-class instructor and D-class examiner

 

Fluent in three languages: Japanese, English, and Chinese

A globally active instructor from Taiwan!

Overseas customers are also welcome!!

 

"I want to carve cool things."

We will be happy to assist you!

 



Nickname: Abechin

 

 JSBA certified B-class instructor and C-class examiner

 

Coach Abechin is a cheerful and bright person!

For children and adults

He's a fun instructor that everyone loves!

(His instruction skills are also top notch!)

 

He is an alpine instructor with many years of experience.

"I want to try alpine snowboarding now."

If you feel that way, please request "Coach Abechin"!



 

Taiko Enomoto

 

JSBA certified C-class instructor

Tech.2 Retention

 

A mogul lover and off-road enthusiast at Hakuba Iwatake!

We are also in charge of producing the bank cobs for Tech testing.

With these hard boards made with metal you can get on any mogul!

 

What's more, he's extremely good at showing off his moves!

Leave the basic and dynamic exercises to us!

 



Nickname: Muchan

 

 JSBA Certified B-Class Instructor

 

All Japan Snowboard Technical Championships

In the women's freestyle division

A talented artist who has made it into the singles (single digit rankings)!

 

In charge of badge test camps, etc.

She is well known for his impressive skating!

 


Nickname: Tessi

 

JSBA certified C-class instructor

 

He trained at Hakuba Iwatake since his student days.

Continued as an instructor even after entering the workforce

A man who loves snowboarding!

 

Not just carving,

Flying, spinning, and speaking English

Coach "Tesshi" can do many things!

 

"I want to try carving and tricks."

This instructor is recommended for such people!



Natsumi Kojima

 

JSBA certified C-class instructor

 

All-Japan Snowboard Cross Athlete!

"I want to support people trying snowboarding for the first time."

That feeling is second to none!

 

The first snowboard

Leave it to Coach "Nacchan"!!