Ichi Go Ichi E – Deep Japanese Powder Meditation for the Snowboard Soul.

Mountainwatch | Video

Presented by Korua Shapes and featuring team rider Liam Glass, this film was shot last winter in Hakuba’s expansive backcountry, and it is a beautiful film that captures the essence of snowboarding in Japan. Hakuba’s legendary snowfall has made it one of snowboarding’s most sought-after destinations, but for Liam and film maker Henry Brant, it has also become home.

Filmed throughout the 2025/26 winter, this short captures a season spent chasing storms, exploring familiar terrain, and documenting the moments that make riding in Japan so unique. More than just a collection of powder shots, it is a glimpse into life lived in the Japanese Northern Alps.

Ichi Go Ichi E

Featuring Liam Glass (@liamgordonglass)

Filmed and Edited Henry Brant/Late2wenty Media (@late2wenty)