Nat 0 Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 I have heard such a funny news in Germany, After SSAWS (former big snow dome) will be IKEA which will open next Spring... it is true?? I am happy to hear that IKEA will be open in Kanto area (so I can guy a lot of stuff in the future in Japan) but.... I still miss SSAWS.... any comments!? Link to post Share on other sites
amandanism 0 Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 ive heard similar things, but i heard it was opening in 2005. Link to post Share on other sites
fantastic 0 Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Perhaps they will sell furniture in their omiyage shop.. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I reseached about this topic. yeah, first IKEA shop in Japan opening in 2005 September. So SSAWS will be broken down. I hoped any company would open SSAWS again. I still miss SSAWS, too. " title="" src="graemlins/cry.gif" /> Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I hope I dont have to walk up hill to look at my furniture? Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Same here. Many fond memories. I was hoping that Japanese insolvency law would allow the asset to be sold to a new operator with the slate wiped clean but no such luck. Link to post Share on other sites
sachiko 0 Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 What is IKEA? Link to post Share on other sites
Nat 0 Posted October 24, 2003 Author Share Posted October 24, 2003 Ikea is Swedish furnishing design shop. Pretty good and reasonable. here is link www.ikea.co.uk www.ikea.de etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 I saw that there is plans to build a SSAWS-like structure in Dubai soon as part of a huge entertainment complex (the so-called " Mall of the Emirates "). Quote: Offering a snow-covered atmosphere all year round even during soaring summer temperatures, the ski resort is expected to draw crowds from the region and beyond, eager to ski, snowboard or simply to experience real snow. Enclosed only with tall glass partitions, its winter environment and exciting activities will be in open view to shoppers in the mall, diners in the nearby restaurant area and guests from the overlooking rooms in the adjoining hotel. One third larger than initially planned with five ski runs and a full capacity of 1,500 visitors, the ski resort will match standards of leading edge indoor ski facilities in Europe and will hold a massive 6,000 tons of snow. Its longest ski run will measure 400m – a record by world standards and equivalent to 1 ¼ times the height of the Burj Al Arab. Visitors will be immersed in an authentic winter environment of an alpine village where children can build snowmen, experience the chilly interior of an ice cavern, go tobogganing and play with snowballs. Visitors can also take a ride on the ski lift, and skiers and snowboarders can jump off at their choice of slope, ranging from a beginner run to a 62m vertical drop. The changing terrain throughout the slopes will deliver the thrills and challenges of the world’s top ski mountains, and offer an ideal environment for amateur and professional competitions to be hosted by the resort. Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Placing the snow dome inside a shopping mall is a great idea and make commercial sense. It would raise curiosity and attract people who are otherwise hesitate to join the sports. Only if SSAWS have done the same thing (sigh!). Link to post Share on other sites
DrEvil 0 Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 It does sound like a good idea that one. Snowboarding and shopping. Link to post Share on other sites
JohnJohn 0 Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 That place would be awesome, being able to escape from the heat of that part of the world Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 The place is missed. Link to post Share on other sites
Anaru 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I was really sad when that place closed. I went 10 times. Link to post Share on other sites
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