After a couple of warmer than we'd like them days the forcast is for a solid week of snow and temperatures down below minus 10 celcius. It's time to get the shovel out again to groom the carpark of... More…
My intrepid arubaito (part time worker) Flynn went out in Goryu last night. It's a nice little town a few kilometres out of Hakuba, there's a couple of bars and restaurants and not much else. It's... More…
It's always good to hear what an outsider thinks...someone who is seeing your home for the first time brings fresh ideas and perspective. Sometimes there are negatives you didnt realise and you get... More…
If you've always wanted to go to Japan to experience the culture, temples, castles, geisha, cuisine etc winter is the best time to go. Why you ask?? Two reasons; in summer all the tourist spots in... More…
Looked out the window of my Hakuba accommodation this morning and saw a rare sight, not a cloud in the sky. We only really get a few days a season that have absolutely no clouds so days like these... More…
I just got this and was so stoked I thought I'd share it with all my loyal readers. "Mitch, I have been slack in messaging you and thanking you for personal touch as we enjoyed your chalet and the... More…
I went for a drive the other day past all the resorts in Hakuba down to the last one; Cortina. They were all pretty empty too. It was a beautiful sunny day but hardly anyone was about. The world... More…
It's funny the options that Hakuba gives you....it's been snowing....like I'm talking dumping big time....nearly 10cms per hour...thats a metre 20 overnight...you just dont see that anywhere... More…
Well it sure seems that way!! The locals have been digging out their homes and business's all day and the snow is still coming down in buckets....not that Whistler Blackcomb heavy snot kind of snow... More…
I did it again!! Every Hakuba accommodation in town does their shopping after skiing each day at between 3 and 6pm and much as I try to hit the supermarket at a different time I always seem to end... More…
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