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Spanning Snow, Sea and Tradition

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Japan united in sport
Hot on the heels of Japan’s stunning success at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, there is no doubt that in Japan itself interest in sports has been renewed with fresh vigour, not least for the Olympic Summer Games of 2020 and also for the Rugby World C...

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Tazawako Ski Resort

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Overlooking Lake Tazawa is spectular Tazawako Ski Hill
Now that the first snow has fallen and some of the ski resorts are open, it's time to think about ski and snowboard. Tazawako Ski Resort has one of the best panoramas of any ski resorts in Tohoku if not Japan. It's overlooking be...

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The Snow Walls of Mt Norikura

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Take a Bus Tour to The Top Of a Snowy World Mt Norikura is the third highest peak in the Northern Japan Alps at 3026m high and it is a great place to visit if you want to get stunning views of the surrounding peak. During spring you can catch a bus almost to the top of Mt Norikura wh...

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Sakae Club Ski Area, Nagano

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Fun Day Out At a Lesser Known Ski Area Japan has a staggering amount of ski resorts but the famous ones tend to get the majority of the attention. Head out for a bit of exploration and you can find some real gems that are almost deserted. Great news for intrepid skiers and snowboarde...

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Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Japan's Highest Quality Snow
“Japan doesn’t get snow! It’s an island! It’s tropical!” Those were the words from my mouth when I first heard that Japan would host the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. A look at a map and the unfolding of the Olympics taught me better and put Nagano on the li...

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