Winter Tours in Snow Country
The Snow Country Region attracts thousands of skiers and snowboarders each winter who come to enjoy the great snow in the many ski...
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Jan 16, 20182 min read
Bridegroom Throwing in Matsunoyama Onsen
Someone once told me that the best festivals in Japan are the ones that are on a fixed date every year. These are the ones with long...
Nov 14, 20175 min read
N37 Snow Country Culture Workshop
We’ve spent the last couple of days on the fascinating Snow Country Culture Workshop Autumn Edition, during which time we have learned...
Jun 5, 20171 min read
Suzuki Bokushi Memorial Museum
Just off Bokushi Dori in Shiozawa, behind a park which is a big hit with the little ones, is the Suzuki Bokushi Memorial Museum. The...
May 30, 20171 min read
Echigo Jofu on “Made In Japan”
Made in Japan is an absolutely amazing website which aims to be “a showcase of Japanese crafts and traditions and the untold stories...
Mar 24, 20171 min read
Meguro-tei
Meguro-tei is an impressive residence dating back to 1797, that is located right beside the more modern Suhara Ski Area. It is believed...
Mar 24, 20172 min read
The Hayatsu Gallery, Koide
The artist Tsuyoshi Hayatsu was born in Muikamachi in 1938. For the past 40 years he has been painting traditional houses in Snow...
Dec 4, 20165 min read
Jomon / Snow Country Tour
What does a five thousand year old intricately decorated pot have to do with life today? Surprisingly, a great deal. This, and many other...
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