March Magic Continues March Magic Continues Another beautiful day on the slopes today in Nozawa Onsen! With sunny skies greeting you in the morning and intermittent cloud coverage and snow showers throughout the afternoon. Yesterday, the annual pigeon cup racing kicked off the weekend, with some exciting performances enjoyed by all spectating. Another day of racing ahead today, alongside the monthly kids’ free slope day. So get the kids out and about, it is an exciting day to be in the snow! March Magic Continues ⛅️TODAY: Temperature at the top: 4℃ at top of Yamabiko New snow since yesterday: 0 cm Base at top: 240cm Wind: 20km/h West North West, increasing to 25km/h throughout the day. Weather: Sunny with […]
Work Nozawa Japan
Nozawa Onsen Hospitality Staff
Still working into their 90’s in Nozawa Today we witness a mixture of clouds and sunshine, with a little drizzle in the morning. Gladly on the top there’s a little snow cover as we can see on the trees. The gondola is running so head up if you’re keen! 🍱 Lots of new seasonal staff coming in to Nozawa this season. Welcome to everyone, remember to respect the local community and all their history and customs. Here are two long term hospitality working locals. The Saito family have been running Akibitei Okonomiyaki Restaurant in Nozawa for decades now and not much has changed there since I first went in the early 90s. Even the staff remained the same with Mum […]
Yoga Space Nozawa Japan
Yoga Space Nozawa Japan Shizen Studio rental price: Hourly rate: ¥8000JPY for 2 Hours and an additional ¥4000 for every hour there after. Yoga Space Nozawa Japan The studio hire price includes: – Yoga mat hire (I have a total of 15 mats quality mats available -similar to the lululemon ‘the mat’ made of natural, non slip rubber- and 10 outdoor lower quality yoga mats) – Yoga Blocks – Yoga bolsters – Yoga straps – Yoga Blankets – Meditation cushions – Incense and savasna oils – Kitchenette facilities -includes small fridge, gas stove, sink with drinking water, kettle, teapot and tea warmer, tea cups, water jug & water glasses. – large whiteboard & whiteboard markers This price does not include […]
Average Temperature Nozawa Japan
Average Temperature Nozawa Japan 45 Degrees Temperature Difference – Summer vs Winter Nozawa Always amazes me the massive difference in temperature in Nozawa between the Green Season and when the snow arrives. The first Thermometer shot 35 degrees and the forest was only a week ago. The second was mid winter at the same spot in town outside Nozawa Central with a fresh – 10 degrees! If you want to fully experience all 4 seasons Nozawa Onsen is the place. Average Temperature Nozawa Japan In winter in the Village we average around between 0 and -5 degrees, up top -5 to -10 Degrees with some variants. One of the main reasons for the dramatic swing is that in winter […]
Welcome Team Nozawa Holidays
Welcome Team Nozawa Holidays Congratulations and Welcome to the Nozawa Holidays Team Nozawa Holidays has a long and rewarding history of living and working in Nozawa Onsen, beginning back in 1991. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to have an incredible team of people from all around the world join us—each playing a part in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and one another. We’re excited to welcome you to the team and continue this amazing tradition in the beautiful village of Nozawa Onsen, Japan. To help you prepare for the season ahead, we’ve put together some helpful tips, videos, and resources. Think of it as a little bit of homework—designed to make sure you get the most out of […]
Working Nozawa Ski Japan
Working Nozawa Ski Japan Working in Nozawa Onsen, Japan can be a unique and rewarding experience. Nozawa Onsen is a popular ski resort town located in Nagano Prefecture. Here are some aspects to consider if you’re interested in working in Nozawa Onsen: Employment Opportunities: The primary industry in Nozawa Onsen is tourism, particularly during the winter ski season. Therefore, most job opportunities are related to the hospitality and tourism sectors. Common job options include working in hotels, resorts, restaurants, ski rental shops, and ski schools. Additionally, there might be opportunities for English teaching positions in nearby schools or language institutes. Language Requirements: While English-speaking positions might be available in certain establishments that cater to international visitors, knowledge of Japanese is […]
Great Snow Job Japan
Great Snow Job Japan End of Season Road Trip Japan Over the years many fantastic friendships have been formed amongst the Nozawa Holidays Team members throughout the ski season. We have even seen a few wedding bells and lots of endearing “bromances”! We are fortunate to bring together a fantastic group of people from all over the world with different skill sets, languages and personalities. They arrive as strangers and after 3 short months often leave as friends for life. Having shared a passion for the snow life, genuine hospitality and a new found love for all things about Nozawa Onsen. Great Snow Job Japan There are always multiple heartfelt “Sayonara Parties” at the end of the season and certainly […]
Live Gigs Nozawa Onsen
Live Gigs Nozawa Onsen More March Sunshine today in Nozawa Beautiful spring morning here with the sun rising over the mountains and beautiful clear skies. Temps sitting at about 5 degrees but think will be a warm one ahead under this bright sun. Yesterday cloud cover most of the afternoon kept the slopes nice and fast up the top and the place to be was in the natural half pipes up at Yamabiko. This time of year that area really comes into its own and carving under the birch trees is all day fun. Lots of live Music and events on around town these days as the locals come out and everyone has more time to indulge. The ever popular […]
Community and Friendship Nozawa
Community and Friendship Nozawa Over the past few days we’ve had some of the best powder days of the season… And how good is it to be able to share these moments with the family we’ve travelled with, the new friendships made and the Nozawa village community? Today will be another with almost a magic foot fallen overnight! A Japanese Proverb says; Akarui tokoro o hitori de aruku yori, kurai tokoro o nakama to aruku hō ga ii. Which translates to; Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. There’s something so special about skiing and boarding with friends and family… Bouncing together down the moguls, swerving through the trees, giggling and laughing […]
Happy Chinese New Year Nozawa
Happy Chinese New Year Nozawa What a weekend in Nozawa Yesterday was a fantastic day on the mountain. The snow just kept coming all day and heavy at times. Was funny as I got on the Gondola after lunch it was sunny down the bottom but 8 minutes later when reached the top the snow was dumping down. Nice cold temps too which kept the slopes in good condition all day. Being the weekend and the start of Chinese New Year there were definitely more people around but didn’t line up much at all yesterday afternoon. Most Tokyo folk will head off at lunch time today so this afternoon should be good too. Todays Japanese word is “Nichiyobi” which means […]