[The drive from Nozawa <> Shiga Kogen]

It takes much longer on public transport which is not really convenient between those two place.

[If you were to choose 2 weeks to ski in Japan....]

I always think the 2nd week of January is good, just after New Year. Then, the crowds for new year have moved on and it is usually quieter as well as great snow.

[E Ink snowboard concept]

E Ink looks really amazing though.

 

Not sure I'd want this on my skis or board though!

[Cool biz]

One of my friend was dating young teacher when she was 16. It was big secret of course. He was 23 I think. They separate a few years later.

[In Japan?]

I live and work just outside Yamanote line near Shinjuku.

 

My parents come from Nagoya and now live in Shizuoka.

[TR: SPRING ON HOKKAIDO]

Great reports, Mike Pow.

I have not yet been to Hokkaido for ski and really want to try it.

I heard many good things.

[How many days ski/board this season?]

I had 11 days last season. I was planning more for spring but then the earthquake happen.

 

Shiga Kogen - 3

Sugadaira - 2

Myoko - 3

Marunuma - 2

Hunter Mountain - 1

[Zao 10/11]

Zao is a great place. I have been 3 times now and it is one of my favorite skijo. I love the onsen there also and food.

[What Provoked you to start Skiing or Snowboarding?]

School ski trip to Shiga Kogen. Like many Japanese junior high!

[The nationality poll]

Hi

 

I'm Japanese.

[Skier or snowboarder THE POLL]

Ski and snowboard.

I started with ski and a few years ago tried snowboard first time.

Now I usually decide each day on feeling and why my friends do.