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		<title>Togari Onsen Ski Area, Nagano, Japan &#8211; Nozawa`s little neighbor with big surprises</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2014 10:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You might think by the name of this relatively unknown Nagano ski-jo that soaking your sore muscles in the onsen takes precedence over shredding the mountain. But you`ll find that Togari Onsen has more to offer than just therapeutic thermal water within walking distance of the lifts. Without question larger nearby ski areas, Nozawa Onsen [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan Skiing &amp; Snowboarding Region</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Located just beyond the better known Yuzawa Snowcountry ski areas, the Minamiuonuma region of Niigata prefecture harbors its own share of great skiing &#38; snowboarding resorts. Excellent terrain for all abilities, deep powder conditions for off-piste junkies, adequate lift infrastructure, lodging options, easy transport accessibility from Tokyo (2 hours) or Niigata City (1 hour) and [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Akita, Tohoku, Japan Skiing &amp; Snowboarding Region</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2013 13:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lightly-traveled Akita Prefecture in northwestern Honshu doesn`t have many destination-style ski areas, but what it lacks in size or variety it makes up for in solitude. Although statistically accumulating less snowfall than other Tohoku prefectures (e.g. Iwate or Fukushima), zero-lift lines, friendly locals, beautiful scenery and very good snow quality make skiing &#38; snowboarding in [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Iwate, Tohoku, Japan Skiing &amp; Snowboarding Region</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iwate is Japan`s second largest prefecture, yet maintains the country`s second-smallest regional population density (aside from Hokkaido). This is great when you`re looking for uncrowded slopes and unhurried rural Japanese cultural experiences. There are numerous mid-to-small-size ski areas within close proximity to one one another mainly wrapped around the flanks of the region`s giant namesake [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan Skiing &amp; Snowboarding Region</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2013 10:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Yuzawa region of Niigata prefecture  &#8212; known as ¨Snow country&#8221; widely known from Yasunori Kawabata&#8217;s Nobel Prize winning novel based in Takahan ryokan near Echigo-Yuzawa Station &#8212; is home to 12 ski resorts within 25 minutes drive of one another. Easy access from Tokyo, solid lift-infrastructure, deep snow-packs, beautiful scenery and plentiful accommodations near the main [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Hakkaisan Ski Area, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan &#8211; First the snow then the sake</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. Its geographic location only 1-hour inland from the Japan Sea by car or train, as well as elevation &#38; aspect make it a mountain blessed by the snow gods. In essence, this quiet Niigata ski hill is [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Tazawako Ski Area, Akita, Japan &#8211; Snow fun and friendly vibes above the crater</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overlooking Japan`s deepest crater lake &#8212; Lake Tazawa &#8212; sits one of Tohoku`s most beautiful &#38; best kept powdery secrets. Located just across the prefectural border between Akita and Iwate on the Japan Sea-side of northern Honshu, Tazawako Ski Area has a lot to offer skiers &#38; snowboarders of all abilities. The appeal of Tazawako [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Kagura Ski Resort, Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan &#8211; Wide open Snowcountry powpow</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of all the hundreds of snow resorts in Japan, Kagura is one of the best destinations for snow sliders of varying abilities. Beginners and intermediates are well-catered to on-piste, while upper-intermediate/advanced riders will have fun cruising long groomers or flowing through easily reachable powdery off-piste zones spread across a large rideable area. Kagura`s terrain isn`t the [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Tenguyama Ski Area, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan &#8211; Ocean views and crowdless cruising</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area provides a great half-day outing for snow riders who recognize that good things can come in small packages. Mount Tengu isn`t a world-class multi-day Hokkaido ski destination like Kiroro, Niseko or Rusutsu. But host seaside town, Otaru, is definitely a regional highlight worthy of an overnight stay or better yet, to be used [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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		<title>Madarao Kogen, Nagano, Japan Backcountry Skiing &amp; Snowboarding Guides &#8211; North Nagano Outdoor Sports</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort has plenty of excellent in-bounds powder pockets, so logically the powder stashes outside the ropes are even better. North Nagano Outdoor Sports guide, Aki Kitamura, will help you discover what 12 meters of annual Iiyama snow feels like during beautiful Honshu tree runs. The playful terrain accessed by NNOS doesn`t emit [&#038;hellip]]></description>
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