If you’ve ever ridden the backside of Cortina chances are you passed right by Norikura on your way back inbounds so next time turn right...

The builders are in and ripping our old onsen bath out for replacement by shiny new heated shower rooms meaning no lines ever! With 3...

We house smoke the pork shoulder that makes these croquettes so amazing, then we use an imported manchego cheese and local potatoes. They...

It may be the off season now but rest assured time flies! Ill be frothing over pow with the rest of you. Now here are a few tips to get...

Introducing Iwatake Mountain Elevation 1289 m ( above sea level) Vertical 539m ( vertical fall of total ski area) Base elevation 590m ...

Slow Cooker specials at the Temple this season. We do some amazing meals at the Temple Like a cracker Chicken Parmy or home baked...

February is by far our best month for snow conditions so here’s a February special for you. All inclusive 2 weeks in Hakuba for 2 people. ...

Howdy snow people! As the the beautiful summer season gets into full swing in Hakuba I like to discuss the village, what’s cool and...

We had the pleasure of accommodating two lovely guests who have been blogging their journey around Japan, the link below begins with...

The bbqs on order, the meats been selected, so get ready for the experience of a lifetime! We’re sourcing Australian and New Zealand...

Following on from the recent article espousing Japan as a world class ski destination after being rated number one ski travel destination...

With Japan already a cultural hot pot of amazing quisine it's no surprise that Traumerei in Hakuba is tantalising tastebuds and has been...

Synonymous with good times, sake (Japanese rice wine) is a drink found all over the world, but there’s no better place to sip on sake...

BASIC PHRASES Remember its all about practice and not just on your own, grab a buddy and start conversation or test each others vocab,...

To Use a Rail Pass or Not? That is the question? This article can be summarized very fast for some so you may not need to read on. Are...

Jetstar are running their birthday sale. You will only pay for a one way ticket getting the return air fare free, tickets start are $340....

Article courtesy of JIJI, KYODO MAY 20, 2017 Overtaking New Zealand, Japan has topped the 2017 world skiing destination rankings compiled...

Here’s some answers and links highlighting exactly what you’re thinking. Why Hakuba instead of Niseko? We believe Hakuba is a clear...

The partners in pow above As the Powder Temple shuts its doors for the summer I thought Id take the opportunity to discuss the season and...

It's been a nice start to the season with good people cold temperatures and plenty of snow.... well there could always be more of course....