holo

congrats on acting so quickly, a nice forum you have here

From a newcomers perspective this is a great initative for the site. I really enjoyed the interview and learning a little more about fattwins and what brought him to Japan Cheers

jeez, this thread isn't helping my SDS (snow deprivation syndrome) one little bit

yep yellow for me. I hate flat light more than anything !

Quote: Originally posted by panhead_pete: I get there but through researching as much as I can b4 getting there via this site and many other sources I will be prepared as much as possible. I plan to live the dream where ever that takes me, not just talk about it. This may just be the next chapter. besides Pete, research is half the fun ! Follow your dreams, you only live once

yeah, love to know if you don't mind sharing Congrats.

Quote: Originally posted by le spud: I asked my Japanese girlfriend, I said babe, what do you think Hakuba would benefit from? She thought about it for a while and to my surprise, she suggested a titty bar.

Quote: Originally posted by thursday: TJ, you thinking of off-loading already?

as per my earlier post, I am seriously thinking about it

Drop Inn, good to get the perspective of a Hakuba local, thanks for posting. From our perspective, i can only say I would much prefer a more authentic cultural experience. That is why Hakuba appeals more than Niseko, not just the price.

Some very interesting comments in this thread. A great read. My thoughts are this. I want to ski more, an overseas trip can cost me and my better half A$15,000 and more quite easily. I also only get limited holidays a year. I could afford a place in Hakuba which might say cost A$160,000. That is the cost of say 10 or so overseas trips, but I also then have ongoing property ownership costs over that. The market, may or may not improve. I can't help think that Japan is one of the few places left in the world where you can buy something so close to a ski hill where snow conditio

Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: but I would also hope that people respect the other people in the area. whether it be in Hakuba or Niseko. Or indeed, in Sydney, London, my hometown Hailsham or any other place in the world. If moving to an area, or investing in an area you need respect and compliment that area in my view. Anyway, back on topic, I don't want to upset the opening poster

Quote: Originally posted by thursday: Quote: Originally posted by holo: I will as you suggest contact a couple of the Niseko agents to get their thoughts as well. Yes, get some unbiased views from them. ooh, you cynic thursday, or is that realist

thanks for the info and links all. Especially thanks Rag-Doll for typing all that out, very useful points. I will as you suggest contact a couple of the Niseko agents to get their thoughts as well. Thanks for the links SnowConnection, let me just get my laptop to accept Japanese characters. I appreciate everyones time in replying.

I have been to a few places in Canada. Whistler is great when it is on, however there can be negatives such as heavier, wetter snow, lift queues and cost. The village and terrain are awesome though. Lake Louise is incrediby beautiful, Fernie has great snow and terrain. We went to Sun Peaks in Jan and really loved that, lots of snow, few lift lines anywhere and a pretty village with lots of ski in and ski out. If you want to know any specific feel free to ask. Lots of great choices

Afternoon all, I was just after your opinions if I may on the Japanese property market. My wife and I have long been interested in purchasing an overseas ski property, primarily for our own use, however with the possibility of renting it out as well where possible. We have looked in Europe and North America but for various reasons, cost and distance being 2 of the major ones, turned our search to Japan. Further research has led us to Hakuba. We like the variety of terrain, the fact it is underdeveloped currently compared to some and of course the snow record. Also we have follow