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...
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...
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 8, 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...
Oct 4, 20161 minMajidon Food Festival in Minami UonumaThe new rice is being harvested at the moment so all the restaurants are full of diners enjoying this year’s koshihikari rice. There is...
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...