Tag: Norikura Kogen
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Fresh Snow in Norikura Kogen
A blanket of fresh snow covers Norikura Kogen and the surrounding area. These photos were taken near the trailhead to Zengoro Falls just below the Yamaboshi Parking area of Mt. Norikura Snow Resort.
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Yukiita
I ran into a friend from the CLAMP lifestyle shop in Ina as he was heading out to make some turns on his Yukiita.
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Fresh Snow in the Village
We woke to a light dusting of snow here in Norikura Kogen. We need a bit more snow before the resort will open all the runs but this was a nice way to start the day.
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Opening Day at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort
Today is the opening day for Mt. Norikura Snow Resort. I headed up with two of my boys to make a few turns and enjoy some free Tonjiru pork and vegetable soup.
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Enjoying the Fall Colors
The fall colors were rich today. These photos were taken near the Onogawa School and there was no wind today so the pond was like glass.
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Norikura Kogen from the Sky
Norikura Kogen hosts about 100 Japanese Inns, Ryokan, B&Bs, and Pensions where people from all over Japan and the world come to enjoy time here. This quaint little mountain village at 1300-1500m is known for snow-sports in the winter and mountain climbing, hiking, cycling, and agriculture in the summer months. Many people also enjoy the…
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Fujie Yuma
I met first met Yuma in 2015 as he was in the process of taking over a local Inn. He is a man with a vision to help people regain their work-life balance. He spent over 10 years working for a large corporation in Tokyo and eventually stepped out to pursue his passion for helping…
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Not ready for Fall
I went for a bike ride today and found a Japanese Maple tree that was already turning. Although it is pretty, I am not ready for Fall to come.
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Oyama No Uta by Azumi Takahashi
Check out Azumi Takahashi’s new single on iTunes. I shot the original image back in 2013 in and they used it for her album cover design.
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Mountain Biking in Norikura Kogen
Today I got to ride my new Mt. Bike for the first time with my friend Shingo. We rode a trail called “Terrie’s” which is named after a former staff who discovered the trail about 5 years ago. It was a great ride and fun to see how much faster I can ride on a…
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