https://vimeo.com/89229505 Simpler Times Ride Japan A Day Off by local boys Wood House Studio. Arigatou Gozaimasu A look back to life before the dreaded “Rona” things seemed simpler, or were they. Maybe all of this has given us and the world a chance to take a breathe to reassess and appreciate and enjoy the simple things in life. Waxing a board, taking a turn, spending time with friends in the beautiful nature. We look forward to sharing those times again with you all.
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Last Snow Next Snow Nozawa Japan
Last Snow Next Snow Nozawa Japan Last of the snow up top in Nozawa Definitely warming up in Nozawa and Summer is just a few days away. We have even seen some 30 degree days down in the village. As always it has stayed cooler up top but the last of the snow is now melting and making its way to the mountain streams. A few guys headed up for no doubt the last turns in Nozawa this year can check out the video here. The good news is only 6 months until the next winter snow arrives! There has also been talk that international travel will return by the end of the year. Maybe even earlier between Japan […]
Japan Pays Tourists Way
Japan Pays Tourists Way The International Travel picture is still unclear however many countries around the globe are beginning to emerge from the Corona Pandemic and keen to get economies back on track. Japan has done an amazing job at attracting tourists to its shores over the past decade. When first arriving in Japan 30 years ago I was still seen as a novelty. There were not many foreign guests at all visiting Japan. Now Japan is one of the top destinations on peoples travel lists for skiing or just to experience this amazing country and all it has to offer. Japan Pays Tourists Way The Japanese economy has become very reliant on Tourism as an Industry. Like many countries […]
Making Tracks Nozawa Japan
Making Tracks Nozawa Japan – Feb 2019 Track – a continuous line, series of marks, left by person, animal or thing passing along… Birds eye view of Nozawa Holidays Ski Instructor Daniel from Austria carving a nice line through the famous Nozawa Powder. People often ask when is the best time to visit Nozawa to make the most of the snow conditions. The Answer really depends on what you are looking for. Here is a summary of month by month over the Ski season in Nozawa and some information on what to expect each month. Snow Condition Nozawa Making Tracks Nozawa Japan When is the best time for Making Tracks in Nozawa? December – The season kicks off and the […]
Book Ski Japan Free Cancellation
Book Ski Japan Free Cancellation New Gondola Construction a Birds Eye View An interesting view of all the work going on in Nozawa at the moment to get the new Gondola up and running for next season. With usual Japanese efficiency they are wasting no time and things are looking good. The route had already been cleared last summer and some of the pylons had gone in now the whole rig is gong on up the line. Will keep you posted on updates over the summer, it is going to be a great short 8 minute ride to the top and we really hope you can join us some time next season with some talk of borders opening up early […]
Ogama Cooking Onsen Nozawa
Ogama Cooking Onsen Nozawa A different take on the Sunday roast Ogama cooking onsen in Nozawa is a truly atmospheric place. With the steam rising out of the boiling hot pools and the local villagers keeping busy cooking up mountain vegetables, eggs and all sorts of other vegetables. The scene looks amazing in mid winter covered by deep snow but just as beautiful at this time of year. It has been the place of a few marriage proposals over the years. Onsens in Nozawa Onsen There are 5 pools for cooking at Ogama and all a little different depending on what the locals are trying to cook. At the moment there is a lot of Nozawana the famous local […]
Resorts reopen Nagano Japan
Resorts to reopen Japan – Back on the slopes in Nagano The State of Emergency has been lifted in Nagano and many other prefectures around Japan. Just baby steps but it means Nagano Ski Resorts including Nozawa are able to open for Summer activities like Mountain Biking and Hiking. Will be good to get back in the mountains for some fresh mountain air. Nearby Yokoteyama Ski Resort in Shigakogen has opened back up for skiing! Just 1 hour from Nozawa it is the highest resort in Japan the top sitting at just over 2300m above Sea Level, means there is still a bit of snow to enjoy on the runs. This shot from yesterday, some beautiful views. Nozawa Onsen Ski […]
Kids School Nozawa Japan
Kids School Nozawa Japan Cars can double in size overnight in Nozawa – Flashback Friday When it dumps in Nozawa it dumps and we can sometimes get over half a meter of fresh snow overnight. This was an early morning a few years back in February after one of those days. The kid in the photo is walking to school with his cross country skis to practice on the school oval. Would have been hard going that morning, could probably have skied all the way to school! Here is a link to info on cross country courses and other runs in Nozawa Runs Nozawa Japan If your kids don’t have to go to school and learn Maths or Science they […]
Walls of Snow Japan
Walls of Snow Japan Amazing empty streets of snow. The mind blowing ice walls of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are very quiet this year. This annual phenomenon which takes place in Tateyama just over 2 hours from Nozawa Onsen is impressive and something you should try and see once in your life. The walls of snow can reach a staggering 15 meters high and a testament to how much snow the region can get over a winter. At this time of year the snow lined streets are usually bustling with hikers and tourists eager to travel thru the mountain maze. This year like many place the streets are closed and this is the scene up there currently. […]
Line up Nozawa Gondola
New line up for the Gondola Who used to line up for first tracks in the old Nagasaka Gondola station? After a big dump the boards and skis would almost go out the door with eager powder hounds lining up to get amongst the fresh snow as early as possible in the morning. Now the old building is being dismantled bit by bit to be replaced with a flash new building and Gondola set to open next season. The new stairs I have heard will actually be an escalator heading up from opposite Mt Dock where Glatt tuning station is now so will be an easier access with no need to climb any stairs. Maybe the Congo line […]