Apr 3, 20212 minMaple Syrup Making in MatsudaiIf you head into the mountains of Matsudai in mid-winter you can take part in a snowshoe tour with a difference. There is a section of...
Mar 10, 20213 minThe Old People Hate the Snow!As you travel around Yukiguni and interact with the locals at the ryokans that are part of Timeless Yukiguni, an often heard refrain is...
Jan 20, 20212 minThe Unique Climate of YukiguniYukiguni, which translates as Snow Country, is a place where the climate and environment play a very large role, and has shaped the...
Jan 13, 20212 minAn Unusual Childhood in Matsunoyama OnsenMatsunoyama Onsen is a small town deep in the mountains of Niigata, and even in the last fifty years it has witnessed some big changes....
May 31, 20171 minRural Experiences in AkiyamagoBokushi Suzuki visited the Akiyama region in 1818 and was charmed by this mountainous region. He wrote about his travels there in...
May 6, 20171 minMatagi / HuntersOne of the fascinating things about life in Snow Country is that there are traditional ways of life still carrying on today. Foraging for...
Mar 23, 20171 minSnow Bleaching Kimono MaterialThere are many traditional techniques that are still in use in present day Snow Country. One of the most visually stunning that we have...
Dec 8, 20161 minSnow ProtectionYukigakoi (雪囲い) is snow protection. The weight of the winter snow can push in windows, break shrubs, or snap branches of trees. As...
Nov 7, 20161 minSnow Activities at Matsunoyama OnsenJapan is a great place to experience the snow, and Snow Country usually gets its fair share. Skiing and snowboarding are popular in...
Mar 24, 20162 minMatsunoyama Onsen Royal Backcountry TourMatsunoyama Onsen Ski Area is one of those great resorts that are off the radar for many people. It is well worth a visit as it gets...
Jan 7, 20161 minSnow Country Tours on Snow JapanSnow Japan is the leading resource for information about all things snow in Japan. There are daily snow reports, travel guides and...
Nov 8, 20151 minMorimiyanohara StationMorimiyanohara Station is a quaint little JR station in Sakae Village, Nagano. It is very different from the hustle and bustle of a town...