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Green season = MTB

The weather was just right for a quick ride with my boy.

Still Waiting for Snow

Although the ski resort is open we are yet to see decent snow in the village this year. As of today the road to Ichinose Meadow which on a typical year is only accessible by foot after mid-November was clear and dry.

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort Opening Day

Let the snowriding begin.
Opening day at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort.

Getting Ready for Winter

Living at 1400m has its advantages and challenges.

Woodcutters in Ichinose Meadow

Years ago Ichinose Meadow had another name. Norikura Kogen and Ichinose Meadow are known for being naturally cool and a great place to pasture cows. I have heard…

Family Freeride Day at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

We invited some friends from Takayama to come ride with us at the Mt. Norikura Snow Resort here in Norikura Kogen. They ride a lot at Hoonoki Daira…

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…

Soba in Nagawa

I was in Nagawa, a neighboring community today for a meeting and got to enjoy some fresh Soba buckwheat noodles. Nagawa is famous for their Soba which is…

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…

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…