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Ski & Snow Trip – Katashina, North Kanto Gunma, JAPAN

Japan’s Official Miffy Ski Park : Katashina Kogen Ski Resort
1 Jan 2015

Japan’s Official Miffy Ski Park : Katashina Kogen Ski Resort

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Everywhere in Katashina Kogen you will be able to spot the cute little rabbit cartoon named ‘Miffy’ – on the toilet doors, sign posts or as snow sculpture… Originally this character was invented by the dutch artist Dick Bruna in … Continued

Japanese Winter Culture
6 Jan 2015

Japanese Winter Culture

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This is my 5th time in Japan, yet it is my first time to arrive with a suitcase filled with woollen jumpers, thick socks and gloves. Japan, also known as the land of the rising sun, is often seen as … Continued

All-Around Snow Fun:Hotaka Bokujo
5 Jan 2015

All-Around Snow Fun:Hotaka Bokujo

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The ski park Hotaka Bokujo (as the name already suggests) is located on Mount Hotaka. It is Katashina’s only resort that offers cross-country skiing. There are 2 circuits one of 3km and one of 5km, which are both located at … Continued

Oze Snow Adventure: Oze Tokura
6 Jan 2015

Oze Snow Adventure: Oze Tokura

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The Oze Tokura Snow park is located closest to the Oze National Park and welcomes you with their mascot of a green bear. It is a relatively small ski resort but offers slopes for various levels ranging from beginners to … Continued

Ultimate Snow Experience in North Kanto: Snowshoeing
5 Jan 2015

Ultimate Snow Experience in North Kanto: Snowshoeing

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If you love snow, enjoy hiking and great views snowshoeing is something you should try! It is versatile and thus something for everyone – whether you do it as a relaxed and tranquil walk in the snow or as endurance … Continued

Harvesting Sweet Winter Carrots in North Tokyo, JAPAN
6 Jan 2015

Harvesting Sweet Winter Carrots in North Tokyo, JAPAN

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Katashina village where located Gunma prefecture of North Kanto, winter is cold – average temperatures below the zero point with ice and snow. Yet, in these frosty conditions, underneath a thick layer of snow there are sweet and crisp carrots … Continued

Ski & Snowboard:Oguna Ski Resort
3 Jan 2015

Ski & Snowboard:Oguna Ski Resort

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The Oguna Hotaka ski resort is found in the Hanasaku area attracting a mixed crowd of skiers and snowboarders. The 6 ski lifts leading to 9 different courses open from the 20th of December until late March (8:30-16:30 everyday). About … Continued

Katashina’s ski resorts: Ski & Snowboard Rental
2 Jan 2015

Katashina’s ski resorts: Ski & Snowboard Rental

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All 6 of Katashina’s ski resorts offer ski and snowboard rental. It might be easier to rent the equipment there, however the rental shops that are not located right at the ski park are cheaper. I was recommended Goyoukan Shirane … Continued

Katashina’s Biggest Ski Resort with A View: Oze-Iwakura
1 Jan 2015

Katashina’s Biggest Ski Resort with A View: Oze-Iwakura

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‘White World’ Oze-IwakuraIn summer you can wonder through the lush fields filled with colourful lilies. During winter the lily bulbs sleep underneath a thick layer of snow as Oze-Iwakura transforms into Katashina’s biggest ski resort. So far I have visited … Continued

Eating on the Ski Slopes in North Tokyo
6 Jan 2015

Eating on the Ski Slopes in North Tokyo

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                              Japan is cray about its food and seems to have an endless list of dishes. When visiting during the winter season Katashina’s snow resorts offer … Continued

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