Ski Japan Guide

Peaker, We are also very happy that both the site in general and the Forum have seen great increases in visitors over the last year. As you probably know, the site will relaunch in early November. There will be a lot of changes, one of which will be a reorganisation of the Forum - as you suggest....just please wait a little longer and it will happen In the meantime, if you have any comments concerning the site, the best way to get our undivided attention is to send an email to editor@skijapanguide.com - that way the messages gets directly into our inbox and it gets noticed b

Some of you may be experiencing difficulting in connecting to SJG today (Sunday). The server that SJG is located on is working fine, but there are currently some network connectivity issues that we cannot control that are affecting the site.....things should be cleared up and back to normal soon. Apologies for any inconvenience. SJG

Danz, thanks - I'd really like to get down there and meet people and party too. The end of November one definitely sounds good to me. It's fairly easy for me (Yuzawa) to get there, but quite difficult for Hokkaido/Yamagata/etc people.... Thanks Andrew

Hi Belle Thanks for the post. The best way to explain it is that the Forum is now setup differently, meaning that some of the registration details were moved around a bit. We do have number 1 as well, but created the "Ski Japan Guide" handle later on to make things easier - a few of us use that handle. Thanks SJG

...and on Yotei, Niseko. http://www.skijapanguide.com/2002/daily-reports/niseko-now.html

Check it out (details to be announced soon): http://www.skijapanguide.com/2002/specials/index.html

Many thanks for the comments Ryland, we're glad you like the site. And thanks also to everyone for joining in - it seems more and more people are using and registering every day. We'll send in some personal comments under our own names in answer to your questions. SJG

Sorry danz, maybe next time. The next one's good too.....and lots to come over winter. SJG

We've just heard that Fuji-san saw it's first sprinkling of snow today (hatsu-yuki) - 10 days later than normal About time too, we say!

Thanks for the data Ocean11. We've just heard that Fuji-san saw it's first sprinkling of snow today (hatsu-yuki) - 10 days later than normal. About time too, we say!

Look out for a lot of resort lift tickets, hotel nights, equipment and more.....

Thanks to all of you who entered the Freebord Summer Giveaway. The winner has now been announced (check out the link below). http://www.skijapanguide.com/2002/specials/index.html Also look out for one more exciting giveaway on Ski Japan Guide before the winter season - details of that will be announced on Wednesday this week. Of course when the winter season gets going you can also expect weekly giveaways on the site with many prizes and winners. Thanks SJG

You probably know this Ocean, but for everyones benefit.. When you make a poll - and anyone can do that - you specify if other users must actually vote before being able to see the results of the poll. It's probably a good idea to let anyone who is registered to see the poll results without having to vote. Anyway, just something to keep in mind when you make a poll, poll-fans! Thanks SJG

We're glad you like it. Thanks for all the comments both on the forum and emails some of you have sent in. Further cosmetic changes to the Forum will be made when it takes on the new site "look" from Nov 1st.

Just to set things off (and show off this new feature), here's a quick poll. With an obvious answer. Any registered users can create and take part in the Forum Polls, so feel free to start your own!

As you will have noticed, the SJG Forum has had a few changes. You should be able to login using your current password without problems. You'll also notice that the URL of the Forum has changed to: http://www.skijapanguide.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi We will begin to change the main links on the site to the new URL. If you do encounter any problems, please send us a mail at editor@skijapanguide.com. That way, we can quickly see to the problem and get back to you as quickly as possible. Hope you like the improvements. SJG

There is a lot of development going on, but you'll just have to wait a bit longer to find out about it all! We think you'll like it though

Hi danz Thanks for the comments. We're doing what we can to make the new site as fully loaded as possible...but there are of course things that we can and can't do for a number of reasons. Comments are always welcome and we ask you send them to editor@skijapanguide.com. The new site should be online Nov 1st. SJG [This message has been edited by Ski Japan Guide (edited 17 September 2002).]

16 degrees here in Yuzawa too this morning, so we're happy about that! [This message has been edited by Ski Japan Guide (edited 13 September 2002).]

Hi Ocean11 and everyone else interested! We have been in contact with Shiga Kogen and heres the response; All mountain ticket (lifts, gondolas, ropeway, shuttle bus) 4500 adults 2300 children (6-12 years) Children not yet going to elementary school (<5) go for free if they are with an adult. Hope that answers your question. [This message has been edited by Ski Japan Guide (edited 13 September 2002).]

Send us a mail at editor@skijapanguide.com and let us know what youre thinking of. We'll see if we can help. foreigner-friendly realtors in Yuzawa

..wasn't aware of that Ocean11, but we will check it out for you. Thanks Jon

As the first stage in the improvement of the Ski Japan Guide website before the coming winter season, the SJG Forum (this board!) will soon be receiving an overhaul/upgrade. There will be a short period of time when you will be unable to use the forum as behind-the-scenes technical stuff goes on, but once we're back online you should be able to tell the difference! We hope you'll look forward to the using the improved Forum soon... SJG

Rod, Even with huge amounts of snow, you'll find that the main snow resort towns cope really well. After all, it's their biggest and most important time of year so they need to keep access open to get everyone on the slopes. Towns have, as Ocean11 said, convoys of all sorts of huge snow removing and distributing vehicles. Other towns have sprinklers in the middle of roads that are turned on before a big snowfall to try to keep the roads clear. When there is a major heavy snowfall that continues for a day or more, things do slow down and get very dangerous but for the mos

Thanks for pointing that out. It will be changed. As always, any mistakes or anything you want to add - please email us at editor@skijapanguide.com. Thanks