10 Culture Japan Ski Museum in Nozawa Onsen Rufus Starbuck The Japan Ski Museum in Nozawa Onsen is an impressive collection of ski memorabilia tracing the development of the sport through..
Food Patisserie Sphere in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Most new builds out in this part of the countryside seem to be old peoples' homes these days, so it was with some exciteme..
12 Activities Ikaho Green Bokujo Rufus Starbuck Ikaho Green Bokujo offers the chance to check out the sights, sounds and especially the smells of a working farm. Located on t..
Food Urajiro Restaurant in Shukuyu no Yu Rufus Starbuck An onsen and art gallery just past Tashiro Ropeway but the real find is a little restaurant inside serving great Thai food.
Culture Exploring Echigo Tsumari Art Field Rufus Starbuck Echigo Tsumari Art Field is a massive exhibition with lofty ideals of reconnecting art and nature. All the works are dotted around..
Food Badbest Sports Bar in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Huge sports bar, restaurant and event space on the road out of Yuzawa that fills a hole in the nightlife of the town. Food, drinks..
Activities Winter at Naeba Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Naeba ski resort is one of the most well known winter resorts on the main island of Japan. Dominated by the big Prince Hotel at..
Food Uonuma no Hatake Restaurant Rufus Starbuck A restaurant in Echigo Yuzawa Station that serves dishes starring local ingredients and rice prepared in traditional ways. The lunch..
