Maple Syrup Making in Matsudai
If you head into the mountains of Matsudai in mid-winter you can take part in a snowshoe tour with a difference. There is a section of...
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Mar 10, 20213 min read
The Old People Hate the Snow!
As you travel around Yukiguni and interact with the locals at the ryokans that are part of Timeless Yukiguni, an often heard refrain is...
Jan 20, 20212 min read
The Unique Climate of Yukiguni
Yukiguni, which translates as Snow Country, is a place where the climate and environment play a very large role, and has shaped the...
May 6, 20171 min read
Matagi / Hunters
One of the fascinating things about life in Snow Country is that there are traditional ways of life still carrying on today. Foraging for...
Dec 8, 20161 min read
Snow Protection
Yukigakoi (雪囲い） is snow protection. The weight of the winter snow can push in windows, break shrubs, or snap branches of trees. As...
Nov 8, 20161 min read
Snow Activities at Matsunoyama Onsen
Japan is a great place to experience the snow, and Snow Country usually gets its fair share. Skiing and snowboarding are popular in...
Oct 4, 20161 min read
Majidon Food Festival in Minami Uonuma
The new rice is being harvested at the moment so all the restaurants are full of diners enjoying this year’s koshihikari rice. There is...
Mar 24, 20162 min read
Matsunoyama Onsen Royal Backcountry Tour
Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area is one of those great resorts that are off the radar for many people. It is well worth a visit as it gets...
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