Rafster

You know I was intrigued to read the same article describing the Aussie invasion of Niseko the other day - I must say I feel numerous different emotions about the description of Aussies in Japan - I personally have never been to Niseko but am visiting in mid Feb for a couple of weeks - I must say it reminds me of Whistler in the recent few years with the amount of Aussie kids there that always created a vibrant party atmosphere - I suppose it is different in Japan though - I am attempting to learn some basic Japanese to get around feeling that it is the proper way to address the locals etc...

Yo Yo Toque - I heard about that crazy event in Whistler - my bro is working there at the moment for whistler.com - he also said that a mate of his got stuck up on the Peak for the night - luckily he was with another friend and the sharing of body warmth seriously allowed them to survive the night - when they got back to Vancouver the body temps were 3 degrees below normal!!!!! One of them had fallen in the lake!!!!

Hey Gday all - Just at work really hungover cause the Aussies are finally goin to World Cup after 30+ years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So - are you guys talking about teaching english over there or other things? I've heard it is quite a good gig if you can get it - I have a double bachelors degree - English and Law - what do ya reckon the chances of getting a job teaching are???? know of any good places or people to ask?????????????????? The SNOW LOOKS AWESOME ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yo all - Ijust read in the newspapers in Sydney that there was a quake in Japan - I quote from Sydney Morning Herald (big paper!!!) "A strong earthquake shook northern Japan early today and Japan's Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings. The magnitude 6.9 quake hit at 6.39am (0839 AEDT, 2139 Monday GMT) and was centered off the coast of Sanriku in northern Japan, the agency said. The agency said tsunamis as high as 50 centimetres could reach Japan's Pacific Coast." What the ****!!!!! Is that serious dudes??? was that near Tsondaboy's predicitons???????

How much are ipods in tokyo????? does anyone know what the 6oGB is worth there?????

I have heard food in Tokyo is expensive!!!!! Obviously coming from downunder half the experience is to eat common cuisine found everywhere - how much do ya reckon a guy can eat a really nice sushi meal in Tokyo for? I am staying in Shinjiku - an expensive area? can anyone reccomend some good places to go to and eat??????

Gday Tsondaboy!!!!!!!!!!!! Im comin over in Mid Feb - what do ya reckon about buying gear then???????? I will be in Tokyo for a bit before I hit Hokkaido and then on my way to Niseko with all the other travelling Aussies for some skiing.

Im an Aussie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its bloody hot downunder at the moment!!!!!!!!!!!

When are there bargains for ski gear - ie what time of year? and where is the best place to purchase ? for e.g. Tokyo or in the ski areas - Im comin over there for my first time and wouldnt mind getting some fat powder skis on the cheap!!!!!!!!!!!!

Much appreciated!!!!! Are you living in Niseko??? how long have you been there for??? Do ya love it????

Thanks Sakebomb!!!!!!! looks great but as you said pretty sunny - is the minimal amount of snow normal for this time of the year??? I am coming to Niseko in Feb as I have been told that the later in the season the better for the copious amounts of Japanese Powder I have heard so many gorgeous rumours about!!!!! Can anyone recommend any good clubs, resturants etc... to hang out at?????

Cheers ProbCrazyPerson!!!!!!!! Ill check it out now - just sitting at work dreaming about the white stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Capt Stag, My bro is in whistler as well at the moment!!! He is cleaning luxury houses to fund the winter skiing - clearly doesnt compare to ski school!!!! but should pay those canadian dollar bills he is accumulating - drop me a msg if you wanna chat I can give you his details to hook up there - I have been to WB a couple of times previously and I know how hectic it can get!!!!!!!

Gday everyone!!!!!!!!!!! Im sitting here in Sydney Australia where it is about 30 degrees celcius today - summer just starting to warm up - anyone know what its like in Niseko at the moment? Im coming over there with three mates in February for our first trip to Japan... the Photos look awesome already? is it snowing heavily there yet?