René Kelly

Born and raised in New Zealand, Rene has been travelling to, working and living in Japan since 1993; often for extended periods.

Formal study, total immersion and marriage have made Rene a fluent Japanese speaker, reader and writer. He has a comprehensive understanding of Japan, its people and its idiosyncrasies. No worry and no hurry as Rene's skills allow you to relax and live in the moment: the greatest travel indulgence.

Over the last 30 years Rene has skied or worked at a large number of ski areas throughout Japan. Founded Snow Culture Tours in 2009.