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As mina2 said. Though if you mean the best in peak season rather than just for now, there's a whole lot more to say.

Keisei is the better deal but ending up at Ueno isn't convenient for everyone. And that is probably why JR charge more for the Narita Express. I reckon that is probably the main reason.

I don't know if it is just me not noticing any more, but in recent years there seems to be less of the 'by the side of the road' places than there use to be. Some of those were like relics from the 70s or something, though cheap along with it. If you plan on skiing a fair bit and don't plan on putting on too much weight in the next few years, it quickly makes sense to buy. It also encourages you to go out and use it more!

I like Hodaigi. When I have been there the snow has been really great and not busy. Not made it to Okutone yet.

Ahh Kagura! One of my go-to places. Here's my thoughts on Mitsumata Ropeway vs Tashiro Ropeway as starting points for Kagura. Mitsumata is more popular/busy, mostly I expect because it is closer to Yuzawa and so more convenient. There's not much to Mitsumata itself, so most people make their way over to Kagura using the Gondola. Tashiro is further from Yuzawa town (and IC exit), but at the same time it is closer to Naeba. And I suppose some people might use Route 17 from Minakami to get there, though suspect most people just speed up to Yuzawa IC rather than use the windy road. Tashiro is a much wider area than Mitsumata and seems to be less busy. While I have always liked the snow up there when I go, the runs are generally a bit flat for my liking. I usually just get myself to the main Kagura area via Mitsumata.

Are you sure it's not written 山なし?

Anxiously waiting to see where it will go

Interesting stuff, would be good to see more. I hope not many people actually made it to Fujiten.

She looks totally different on that photo. In real life, she reminds me a bit of that popular actress Haruka Ayase.

Hold on a sec. If they are 'unreleased', how come you have them? Mate of the studio technician or something?

Being a gaijin, that's a given anyway!

Could murder a bacon sarnie right now.

Hold on, is it a beer or a crapposhu?

Deserted! They should install a "cold bath" next to the onsen for the hot months.

I demand a Super Duper Cool Biz, where we can wear shorts and a t-shirt. And ladies must wear bikinis.