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Not that I know where it actually IS!

Good guess that TB because the Kanetsu does go high as it approaches the mountains but no that's not Oana/Oh-ana

Clever you! Too easy being closeby I suppose.

It's not Naspa, muimabochi.

On the case!

Is that "story" ring true?

Red? And I'm taking that as a hint --- it looks like it could well be Akasawa in Gunma on the other side of the mountain from Naeba.

I'd really get on over to Nozawa for a day or two if you can Sciclone. Not too far away and a nice contrast to SK.

Where's that one Jimmer? For me, very probably Tenjindaira.

I think for lots of people "back to normal" will be next week. And for us slack gaijin of course, the week after.

On the subject of horror, last night I checked out The Exorcist. The version with the upside down walking scene. Creepy movie indeed, though less impact than I remembered.

You're converting Mamabear?

Come on down and give us a shout!

Mr Bolt. Quite fast then.

I know what you are saying, but I stand by my comment. I know a few people who have visited and actually regretted going to 'the big names' due to them at times thinking they were not in Japan. At the same time, I know of one guy who did a bit more of an adventure last season after doing Hakuba the year before, and he absolutely loved the decision. Just depends on what you want doesn't it.

Ok I'll give you that. Sugadaira is the main name.

Helicopter

You want a hint?

No

Nope Nope

But if you specifically want to avoid English, then perhaps lesser names are the way to go.

Lots of cloudy looking humid weather early on this morning

Nope

I'm afraid not. Think somewhere between the two.