January 2010

A great day on the mountain

by Mark on January 4, 2010

What a day on the mountain! After a week of non-stop snow we finally had a blue-bird day. The Villa Nozawa and Lodge Nagano staff were up there getting their share of the powder that was on offer. Check out some of the shots they took.

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Ski Resorts Near Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on January 4, 2010

Blue Bird morning in Nozawa Onsen. After days of bucketing snow the Sun has finally emerged and looking amazing There was 20cm of fresh up top overnight and with all the Holiday Crowd going home this could be the best day of the season so far This photo was taken from one of the rooms […]

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Fire and Ice – Ice Bar in Nozawa

by Mark on January 3, 2010

With all this snow falling in Nozawa the guys have decided to put it to some good use besides gliding in it. They are moulding the ever growing pile of snow out the front of Villa Nozawa into a very cool Ice Bar. Had a trial run opening tonight but the snow was still falling […]

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Snow shovels and champagne powder.

by Mark on January 2, 2010

Over past 36 hours Nozawa has been buried under 130cm of fresh dry Japanese powder. What a way to bring in the new year! Those trying to leave the town today will first be confronted with the task of locating and then digging out their cars (see today’s picture). Those hanging around will be lucky […]

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