foreversnow 5 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We just returned from our first trip to Japan and are totally addicted and have already booked our trip for next year. I wish I had discovered it 5 years ago as I think it will only get busier and busier as the word gets out. The skiing was AWESOME - The food was AWESOME and The people were AWESOME. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 whereabouts did you go? Let me hazard a guess Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 We went to Niseko - The best thing (apart from the wide open runs) was that you could ski between the 3 resorts and even on the busiest day the cues moved nice and quickly because of the their scanning system and the runs didn't get over crowded. We had great weather and had a couple of good dumps of snow. Although next year we are planning for mid February to experience the ultra deep snow. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 excellent, I've not heard of a first time visitor being disappointed there. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 God how could you be disappointed We skied nearly everday (couple of days sightseeing) and I still managed to put weight on because the food was so great. We like to go to Canada but the flight is to long and it works out an expensive trip so we were throwing New Zealand in every second year. NO MORE it is Japan all the way. My only disappointment was we went to dinner at a traditional japanese sit down restuarant and had a great night and meal and when we went to leave someone had taken my shoes and left me with a very cheap 2 sizes to small pair (that will teach me for only taking one pair). Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Originally Posted By: snowhunter My only disappointment was we went to dinner at a traditional japanese sit down restuarant and had a great night and meal and when we went to leave someone had taken my shoes and left me with a very cheap 2 sizes to small pair (that will teach me for only taking one pair). A lot more crime in Niseko these days, with all the bloody Aussies. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 what kinda sicko would take someone's used shoes. Must've been a prank. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 One thing I really don't like about onsen and things here is communal slippers. (Is that another thread). Kimochi warui. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 In all the years I've been here I never waer the communial slippers, as all too small to fit my feet anyway, but yes I understand sharing slippers is not a good thing, but oh well they do it here. Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like the slippers for some reason- seems strange that your shoes got ninjaed - The only other thing is people like you are killing the industry in NZ - there is a noticeable decline in the number of skippys visiting the S Island and Japan - Hirafu in partcular is a big reason for that Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Sounds a bit strange. NZ for July, August, Japan for Dec to March. How does that conflict? Don't mention money or time off, they are not considerations on this forum. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Well if things go well for you you can do both, but having Northern and Southern Hemi winters you can also get two time periods where you can indulge - sometimes Dec-March is impossible! Or the other way. I know Koko wont be ski-ing in Oz this year, and my hubby had to pass on the POW in Niseko in Jan while his knee healed - but he gets another bite at the cherry this Aussie winter. Sure not the same POW conditions - but it is better than nix! Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Originally Posted By: boardbaka I like the slippers for some reason- seems strange that your shoes got ninjaed - The only other thing is people like you are killing the industry in NZ - there is a noticeable decline in the number of skippys visiting the S Island and Japan - Hirafu in partcular is a big reason for that I was under the impression that they were getting record numbers of "skippies", (or shackle draggers or whatever you want to call our friendly neighbours)in Queenstown last season and numbers are growing. I would rather go to japan. Link to post Share on other sites
actually 0 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Definitely. Actually, why "skippies"?? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 LOL! "Skippies" comes from the fact that there was a TV show in the 60's/70's called "Skippy, the Bush Kangaroo" - roo's are called skippy, so Aussies get skippy, skip or skippies as well. Shackle draggers - from being the descendents of English convicts. (Great!) Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I watched reruns of that show on TV in the States! The Dad used to have a Toyota FJ-55 Land Cruiser, but later got burdened with some crappy Jeep Wagoneer or something. Do 'roos actually make that clicking/smacking sound, or is that just for TV? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I've never heard them make it. Not that they are jumping down the main street mind you. I have only encountered the odd roo in the wild, usually out of the corner of my eye on a country drive where your heart beats MUCH faster knowing they can be totally unpredictable and jump right in front of moving vehicles. Most contact has been in wildlife parks (often with a Japanese exchange student) and I have never heard them make it. Must be SOME truth in it, but I suspect it is a lot like how exaggeratted the 'talking' of "flipper" is... Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Just think how much better the Japan experience would be if they understood cheese more. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Originally Posted By: Mamabear I've never heard them make it. Not that they are jumping down the main street mind you. I have only encountered the odd roo in the wild, usually out of the corner of my eye on a country drive where your heart beats MUCH faster knowing they can be totally unpredictable and jump right in front of moving vehicles. Most contact has been in wildlife parks (often with a Japanese exchange student) and I have never heard them make it. Must be SOME truth in it, but I suspect it is a lot like how exaggeratted the 'talking' of "flipper" is... what, flipper can't really talk!??!!?? Saw a lot of roos when I was in Oz both wild and in zoo's. The best roo is a dead roo that has been cooked medium rare and is lying on your plate!! mmmmm Link to post Share on other sites
elswit 0 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I bet I'll be the same this time next year Link to post Share on other sites
ex-lurker 0 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very probably! Welcome elswit. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Originally Posted By: Ezorisu I watched reruns of that show on TV in the States! Do 'roos actually make that clicking/smacking sound, or is that just for TV? Of course they do! And a trained ear can interperate what they say. They can also rescue people trapped in a ravine with a broken leg, using a coil of rope. ...Amazing creatures Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I guess it's like Lassie's barks... Some peoplejust get what's the old girl is saying! Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Stolen shoes? sounds like the start of 'Hound of the Baskervilles' Anyway, you were obvoiusly not affected by ghostly killer dogs during your time in Niseko, always a good start... ...perhaps now you understand why some of us are daft enough to live in this crazy land! Link to post Share on other sites
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