[Spray on or wash in re-waterproofing?]

+1 for Nikwax too.

Snow wear is not just water-repellent, it is also breathable.

Don't use waterproofing sprays: true, they make water bounce off, but they also reduce the breathability and turn your wear in portable steam unit.

[Having to listen to J-pop or silly interviews - which is worse?!]

Originally Posted By: muikabochi

I don't know which is worse, the J-pop music or listening to someone being interviewed about what they had for lunch whilst at a ski resort.
( For those interested, the curry rice seemed to be popular. )

Understanding japanese is a terrible thing.

Anyway, the solution is to bring your own music.

[Where's the best tree run in Shiga Kogen?]

Originally Posted By: Go Native

This is what we call a tree run up this way

That's what you'll get in the terakoya area.

[Where's the best tree run in Shiga Kogen?]

I don't know if they are the BEST ones (Shiga Kogen is huge), but I know there are some tree runs in the Terakoya area.