Thought this would be helpful for some of those trying to buy new gear in Japan. Whilst not the biggest snow wear festival in the world, there are some bargains to be had.
With permission from the SJ-guys, here is the link. I won't post links to all the events around the country, but it's kind of a travelling market, going around Japan at different weekends, who knows, maybe one near you.
Personally, am going to the Yokohama event at the Pan-pacific at the end of November.
http://www.winterspo...jp/index02.html