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RE: Niseko/ Japan trip/ snowboarding

by radicalbliv 23 May 2012

Yeah, I had a friend that worked in Niseko in the office of an accomodation booking company, but she was a 25 year old with real good…
Niseko/ Japan trip/ snowboarding

by ash_1_kearney 22 May 2012

Hey everyone, I am a 19 year old guy and i'm from Sydney Australia. i will be in Niseko, Japan for most of the 2012/2013 ski season.…
RE: Japan - Ok to go around Christmas??

by Glenski 08 May 2012

Christmas itself is not celebrated here as it is in the west, but look out for "shogatsu", the end-of-year time when everyone returns…
Japan - Ok to go around Christmas??

by busbysden 07 May 2012

We're planning a trip to Japan (first timers) in December, arriving around 20th December... Itinerary will be few days in Tokyo, then…
Winter in Japan - Outdoor Activities

by nicola_a 28 March 2012

Hi Thorntree-ers I am considering a two-week long snowboarding trip to Japan in January 2013 (either Niseko or Hakuba - any opinions…
Re: Cost of travel in the Stans?

by steepdeep 18 March 2012

Hi everyone who replied thanks for taking the time to reply. If you ever come to Niseko Japan we have the most reliable powder snow of…
Tokyo one night what's the must do's and accom stranger the better...

by christian500 15 February 2012

Hi all I am transiting through Tokyo on the 2nd of March on my way back to australia from Niseko. I will be there just for the night…
Re: Over-Rated Bang Bang Restaurant in Hirafu, Niseko Japan

by calebo 11 February 2012

Went there on my first night in Niseko as well after reading many rave reviews, the food was sub par. Very salty and bit overpriced. …
RE: Snowboarding Japan in March - Which Area?

by NicMaybe 09 February 2012

I've been to Hakuba twice - working for a full season and for a 3-week-trip. Snowfall really depends on the season. I've seen rain in…
RE: Where to ski on Hokkaido, also storage in Tokyo

by radicalbliv 06 February 2012

I'd base myself in Niseko if boarding/skiing for a week. There are lots of other mountains but it's big, heaps of areas to explore, and…
RE: 3 month exploration of Japan

by tokyoaaron 14 January 2012

"snowflakes large enough to cast shadows" (more on Hokkaido's snow season) The Travel Section of this weekend's NYTimes carried [a piece…
RE: 3 month exploration of Japan

by tokyoaaron 12 January 2012

A few comments about Hokkaido and Yakushima... Hokkaido at the end of March is still gonna be cold and wet, and not a great time to visit…
Re: Snowboarding Japan in March - Which Area?

by marniemac 09 January 2012

Personally I don't think either Hakuba or Niseko are for you given what you have described. Riding off piste is banned in a number of…
Snowboarding Japan in March - Which Area?

by dasmoove 28 December 2011

My friend and I are going to Japan in early March for about 9 days for the first time. Plan is 3 days in Tokyo, then we head for the…
Snowboarding Japan in March - Which Area?

by dasmoove 28 December 2011

My friend and I are going to Japan in early March for about 9 days for the first time. Plan is 3 days in Tokyo, then we head for the…
RE: Best skiing resort in Japan

by Tokyo_girl 26 December 2011

Niseko is popular, also take a look at the snowjapan website for ideas. Depending on your size, it may be a good idea to go somewhere…
RE: Best skiing resort in Japan

by mokira 26 December 2011

I heard Niseko is a great place to ski as it gets a lot of the snowy weather from Siberia. A lot of pow pow :=)
Re: ays,Japan 12 days achievable?

by Dr_noodle 09 December 2011

sorry glenski I meant Niseko
RE: Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by myteaatOM 03 December 2011

Hi becky, i live in Chitose and would echo what Glenski posted. A loop from Niseko to Otaru - Sapporo then down to Shikotsu lake which…
RE: Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by tokyoaaron 26 November 2011

Cheers, aussiebecky! I just noticed: the ex isn't in any of my pictures, either. Maybe it was just a hatred of cold: she finally left…
RE: Ideas for 14 days northern honshu / hokkaido in dec/jan

by tokyoaaron 25 November 2011

How 'bout staying in Niseko another day, but something other than skiing? I did a short snowshoe hike in a river valley somewhere around…
Ideas for 14 days northern honshu / hokkaido in dec/jan

by ZTalpa 25 November 2011

Hello all, We'll be travelling for 14 days in northern honshu and/or hokkaido during this year christmas holidays. I'm looking for some…
RE: Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by tokyoaaron 25 November 2011

Hey aussiebecky, I gotta say that, unless you know about something I missed in Biei, it's not much of a wintertime destination. It's…
Hokkaido in winter - advice?

by aussiebecky 24 November 2011

I would really appreciate some expert advice to make a decision! I'll be spending a week in Niseko over New Year to ski, and afterwards…
RE: Tokyo to Niseko travel options?

by Danj628 22 November 2011

If you really want to fly you should be able to purchase a visit Japan airpass which make the domestic flights only around $135 AUD plus…