thursday 1 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Originally Posted By: tripitaka Originally Posted By: thursday. change may not be inevitable, but when it comes and comes rapidly, locals will feel that they have missed the boat or feel hard done by with foreigners milking the cash cow that perhaps had always been there but not exploited. I find that almost laughable. The locals made a killing during the bubble era. The foreigners are picking up the pieces from the drunken orgy. yes, go ahead, you're obviously the expert. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Originally Posted By: 2pints,mate No offence taken. Think what you want mate.... obviously you will!! I'll be open-minded about it. I guess a bit of suspicion is normal. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thursday, trust me, I'm definitely not an expert on the economics if Japanese resorts, but I know enough to see a familiar pattern in Hokkaido, Nagano and Miyazaki. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Well after that slightly bizarre and irrelevant interlude, lets get back on topic..... Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Good report Bag! Link to post Share on other sites
Nisoko 6 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Nice to read that. One day I would like to get to Hakuba, Shiga Kogon and Nozawa Onson. Quote: We’d both like to check out Nisoko while they still at least understand the Japanese language there Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Originally Posted By: Journey Man Cool TR! Thanks. How about basing yourself out of Asahikawa next time? Very few people so virtually no Gaijin and the lightest pow ever... Whats Asahikawa like as a city/town in terms of jobs and stuff. I've often thought of getting out of dodge in the future and looked at places in Hokkaido, obviously Sapporo as its the biggest city and will have more jobs but Asahikawa interests me due to its proximity to quality ski fields good write up lads, hope you don't get too glum looking out the office window at grey old London! Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Good one BagOfCrisps. I generally agree with your scores and feel the same way about all the places. All good. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Good one mate. Link to post Share on other sites
base40 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I enjoyed reading that cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks folks. (And thanks to Bag for doing the writing!) Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yes. But you need to write 'the other one', 2pints Link to post Share on other sites
Snow-Woman 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Good report. I bet a trip around Tohoku will be fun. Will you be renting a car? Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Oh yes I think so. But then again.... no firm plans yet. Link to post Share on other sites
the snowboarding vicar 1 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 That was interesting to read thank you for sharing your experiences. I have never been to Tohoku myself but by all accounts it is a very attractive area. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I like the write up of your trip. There are quite a few things I can relate to from our time their. The Japanese Hospitality... awesome. They made us feel so welcome, and also the part about it being a shock to the system. When we arrived into Sydney after a day without sleep, only to have some rude Yugoslav-Australian treat us like we're idiots, I felt like jumping back on the plane and heading back. If you want to read about another place, I'll do a write up (if I haven't already) on our trip to Furano 2 weeks or so ago. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 do it Sciclone, please. Link to post Share on other sites
giggsy 0 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Good report Bag. Next year I want to be with you guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Amos in Utsunomia 0 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm no expert, but I'd say a trip round Tohoku would be something you would really enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sounds great UK friends. Next season I am going to do something more adventurous than what has gone before (Niseko) Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 yeah me too Lin. I hope to be a bit more adventurous next season, as my skills improve. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Don't come to Tohoku. There's no snow and we don't want no furriners here (unless you bring your sister). Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 how do you know about my sister??!! anyways she is far too young for you, my gran on the other hand...... Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Is your mother married? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 yeah...but I reckon my previous sentiment still holds true for her too!! Link to post Share on other sites
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