Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament
September 17th, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Every year in March, the highly anticipated Grand Sumo Tournament, or Honbasho, takes place in the Kansai region`s most dynamic [&hellip
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Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium & Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
July 11th, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
A visit to the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium and adjacent Winter Sports Museum is a fantastic half-day trip for the [&hellip
Untoan Temple: Samurai history in Muikamachi, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan
July 10th, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
If your snow trip to Japan takes you into Yuzawa Snowcountry or the Minamaiuonuma snow region, a visit to Untoan Temple [&hellip
Snowmobile Land Sapporo: throttle-up your Japan snow trip
July 8th, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Set aside your wooden planks and ride your 250cc horsepower Yamaha on beautiful tree-lined snowmobile trails above Sapporo city. Whether [&hellip
Osaka, Kansai, Japan: the “other” Japanese metropolis
June 20th, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
You`ll read a lot on the internet about Osaka being dirty, Yakuza-infested and generally not as appealing as Tokyo. You won`t [&hellip
Japan toilet etiquette: please don`t wear your poo slippers in the kitchen
June 18th, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Regardless of how culturally adaptable you are, you`ll still likely make some `cultural mistakes` on your journey through Japan. Wearing your toilet [&hellip
Conveyor-belt Sushi in Tokyo: count your plates
June 17th, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
The appeal of conveyor belt sushi restaurants have found there way to cities all around the world. But the freshness [&hellip
Nikka Whiskey Distillery Tours & Tasting, Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan
May 10th, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Single malt and blended whiskey aficionados have the unique chance to step inside whiskey`s world-famous Hokkaido household by touring the [&hellip
Hakkaisan Ski Area, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan – First the snow then the sake
April 22nd, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Reachable from Tokyo in less than 2.5 hours via Echigo-Yuzawa station, Hakkaisan boasts some of Japan`s most consistently deep annual snow totals. [&hellip
Keisei Skyliner: the fastest train between Narita Airport and Tokyo
April 22nd, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
The Keisei Skyliner is the fastest train between Tokyo and Narita Airport making it a great option for weary international travelers [&hellip
Low-cost flights in Japan for skiers & snowboarders: Island hop by air from city streets to mountain peaks
April 21st, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
While the JR Pass is your best overall Japan transportation option, many skiers & snowboarders will need to rely on at least one flight [&hellip
Tazawako Ski Area, Akita, Japan – Snow fun and friendly vibes above the crater
April 21st, 2013 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Overlooking Japan`s deepest crater lake — Lake Tazawa — sits one of Tohoku`s most beautiful & best kept powdery secrets. [&hellip
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