January 2018

Nozawa Snow Report Tuesday 16th January 2018

by Mark on January 16, 2018

Wonderful festival last night Sunny conditions on the mountain yesterday which led in to a wonderful Dosojin festival last night.  We have 20 cm expected tomorrow to fall throughout the day and evening followed by some light snow to finish the week. Nozawa Onsen held the Dosojin or Fire festival last night which drew a […]

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Nozawa Snow Report Monday 15th January 2018

by Mark on January 15, 2018

Absolutely knee deep in powder What a magic day we had yesterday here in Nozawa Onsen, with that 46cm of fresh powder, absolutely knee deep in the morning and it kept snowing until around midday. All over the mountain people where plowing through the snow and lots of shovelling in the village. Last night the […]

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Fire Festival Ceremonial Log Race

by Mark on January 14, 2018

Watch the towns men on their journey down the mountain through town.

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Nozawa Snow Report Sunday 14th January 2018

by Mark on January 14, 2018

The fire festival brings the snow again Temp at Top: -9℃ Weather: Snowy Base at top: 280 cm Base at Uenotara station: 230 cm New snow since close: 46 cm

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Nozawa Snow Report Saturday 13th January 2018

by Mark on January 13, 2018

Snow clouds rolling in for the weekend Snow wise we’re looking at a light snow fall during today and a heavier dump overnight.  A few clear days next week with snowfall to commence again on Wednesday. The festivities for the fire festival are going to begin today with the chosen men bringing the trees down […]

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