keba

In my own case, I was met at the base of a resort in Hakuba, by another gaijin coming off the hill at 9:30am. He offered me his day pass for Y1000. Am I to righteously say "No, thank you", and head to the ticket counter? I'm sorry, I know the resorts (along with most of the rest of the J economy) are struggling, but sorry, I'm just not that altruistic. I use thepiratebay occasionally too. There. Off my chest.

Well articulated Gareth. Why should they be able to double-dip? Point taken Black Mountain. Your analogy is better, and even easier to be at peace with.

And occasionally I drive over the speed limit.

It's the same as ripping a copy of a friend's purchased CD. I've done both, and sleep well at night.

In the time of Plato, Asia refered not to the massive land mass we think of, but the lesser area containing Turkey, etc. Still a big island though...

Sorry I missed it, we left Hokkaido the day it opened. Maybe next time. Saw it in '05, though, and agree with Thursday that the night lighting really adds something to the sculptures.

What Ezorisu said...

I'm in Furano as I type, and as far as the thread title is concerned, I vote for Nozawa.

Originally Posted By: JA Still when you consider the size of the place, it wasn't overcrowded with Aussies. When we went to Nozawa in 04/05, we booked the accomodation directly with the minshuku we stayed in, and when I tried to get transfers into the village at the time of booking our flights, no-one in Flight Centre had ever heard of the place. We felt like we were the only Australians skiing there, and now all the commercial snow travel package companies have Nozawa on their books. I hope it doesn't get too much attention, I really liked the feel of the village, and wasn't at all d

Here's some cheddar I caught trying to duck the ropes at Furano. Last photo from me, Cheeseman, I'm off home tomorrow, hope the gallery fills out nicely. Will be checking in to see how it's going.

Originally Posted By: Mattaus We are staying at the base of Happo-One, and I've noticed there is a post office near Hakuba Station. The map is not scaled very well so I need to know - how far is the post office? Is it reasonable, or will it be a trek and a half to get there? It's a trek, take the free shuttle bus. But take enough cash so you don't need to.

Especially if it's Yen!

they were big cups of sake, but Y800 still seemed steep.

Done.

cash. Bring a card, and use it when you can, but bring cash.

Not very classy, but here is some cheese-like substance in the trees at Kamui Ski Links. Not an easy shot to take, I had to take my skis off in knee-deep snow. Hope that's penance enough for the Natto diversion, Cheeseman...

No the prices are the same (or higher, in the case of lift passes), it's only the AUD that's changed. Not trying to sound harsh, but it is wishful thinking to hope that the Japanese will drop their retail prices to accomodate the Aussies. Suck it up. Especially in Hakuba, where the Aussie tourists are still in the small minority.

I'm forty, and still progressing, but it doesn't get any easier... I wish I was 35 again.

Originally Posted By: snowhuntress Sorry to hijack this thread - Keba are you talking general living ie food drinks etc. OR are you including ski passes etc?? We are hoping to live quite cheaply by buying everything at the co op in Kutchan. It isn't hijacking the thread, cost is critical for some people in making a decision on travel destinations. Yes general living costs and lift passes. Camembert Cheese in Coop in Kutchan = Y600 = $10.50 Cup of flat white espresso coffee in Hirafu = Y600 (vending machine canned coffee Y120-150) Petrol @ Y100/l = $1.75/l Day lift ticket a

I've only read bits.

Originally Posted By: RobBright Why has no-one made a video game of the bible? Didn't Rod and Todd Flanders play one on "The Simpsons"

And on the stinkiness, I've eaten cheese that makes natto smell like fresh flowers.

Phool and I managed to leave our families at home (his youngest daughter is 6 weeks old) to go skiing in Japan. I consider it a great achievement. But the snow gods have punished us for our ambition...

But check the exchange rate before you commit to Japan. Canada might be the go for your first overseas ski trip. We're in Hokkaido now, and not for the first time, and the prices are killing us.

You're talking about Niseko. Hirafu area. It fits all your criteria.