by Mark on January 7, 2011
New Snow – 30cm Base at Yamabiko – 190cm People often talk about Shonan Magic, Shonan being the famous or more so infamous Surf Spot near Tokyo. I am not sure if it refers to the way the waves there suddenly appear or disappear but when it is on the waves can be perfect. Nozawa […]
by Mark on January 6, 2011
New Snow – 50cm Base at Yamabiko – 160cm The Snow has arrived in Nozawa Onsen with 30cm plus settling on the ground in the Village. Should be more up top. The shot above is of the car park and Hiace at Villa Nozawa a familiar sight for some. This was early this morning and […]
by Mark on January 5, 2011
Awesome bluebird day here in Nozawa with great views across the Valley. Snow conditions are good up top where it is nice and cold at -5 degrees. Lower slopes need some more snow but it is expected tonight so hope it arrives. Fun day up top yesterday, a but slushy dow low in the afternoon. […]
by Mark on January 3, 2011
Shaping up to be the best day of the season so far in Nozawa Official reports are showing 20cm of fresh snow overnight but there is probably that much on the roof of the cars so figure it is more like 30cm plus up top The sun is peaking thru and temps are pretty cold […]
by Mark on January 1, 2011
Looking like a nice start to 2011 in Nozawa. Bits of sun shine and a nice and calm in the Village. . Actually pretty quiet night in town last night just a few rock stars in the Karaoke bars. Most people were hitting the snow. Was a festive vibe up in the Nagasaka slopes last […]