Culture Tarai-bune in Ogi Town, Sado Island Alena Eckelmann Ever fancied a ride in a cut-off barrel? Try tarai-bune in Ogi Town, Sado Island.
Culture Earth Celebration on Sado Island 2025 Aug 22nd - Aug 24th Kodo Earth Celebration on Sado Island
Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watch..
Beauty & Spa GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort Alena Eckelmann The GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is less than 80 minutes from Tokyo by Joetsu Shinkansen, which means that even a day-trip to this ski..
Activities Snow Country Instructors, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Snow Country Instructors are based in Yuzawa and give ski and snowboard lessons to all levels and ages. Their service includes..
Activities Early Season Skiing at Kagura Rufus Starbuck Ski Season in Yuzawa kicks off when Kagura opens at the end of November each year. How much early snow has fallen plays a big part..
