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Birds eye view of Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on December 6, 2015

Looks like we have had another bit of a dusting up top in Nozawa overnight with the trees up top a nice white haze this morning. For anyone wanting a birds eye view of the current conditions in Nozawa it does not get much better than this footage taken yesterday from above! Seiji san arigatou […]

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Ski Resort not yet open in Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on December 5, 2015

There is a saying in town that if it snows well 3 times up the top of the mountain then it will snow and settle in the Village. So hopefully the next dump will be a keeper. Still some light snow on the ground in town but don’t think it will last. Had a few […]

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Snow on the way today in Nozawa

by Mark on December 3, 2015

After a few warmer days looks like the temps are set to drop today and some snow falls expected from this afternoon and into tomorrow. The big question is will it be enough for the resort to open up? Will have to wait and see what the powers to be decide but would say will […]

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Grey skies hovering over the Village in Nozawa today and not a lot to report on the snow front. They were expecting a little up top but hard to tell if it arrived as the top is shrouded in fog. Yesterday was a picture perfect day with lots of blue skies and sunshine. With the […]

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Sun breaking thru the clouds in Nozawa

by Mark on November 26, 2015

Clearing to be a beautiful day here. Had another nice little dusting up top last night and can see the white rug rolling down Madarao Ski Resort across the valley this morning while I drink my coffee. It rained in the village last night so was not cold enough to produce any snow but up […]

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