Yama-no-hi
Today, August 11th, is YAMA-NO-HI or Mountain Day. The day was named as a national holiday in 2014.in order for the public to get familiar … Continued
What is Hakuba Yosakoi?
Yosakoi is a type Japanese dance style which combines the basics of traditional Japanese dance and music with a variety of modern influences, and is … Continued
Climbing the Daisekkei
First of all what is the Daisekkei? Roughly translated the Daisekkei is a large snowy valley. Maybe a large snowy river gorge would be a … Continued
Cool down in Hakuba this Summer
Summer has hit the Hakuba Valley with temperatures soaring above 30ºC. And even though the valley is high compared to the rest of Japan it … Continued
Hakuba Mountain Beach
Soak up the incredible views of the Japanese northern alps while relaxing in a hot jacuzzi at 1400m The Mountain Beach opens tomorrow July 26th … Continued
Rainy Season Trail Running
Rainy Season Trail Running It’s early morning we have some free time, the sun is shining a rarity in this rainy season. It’s time to … Continued
Reach for the Stars
Reach for the Stars It’s July 7th, it’s TANABATA MTBing. What is Tanabata? Tanabata, also know as Star Festival is akin to Japan’s Romeo & … Continued
Let’s Get Dirty
Let’s get Dirty With the World Cup Rugby coming to Japan in a few months time, Hakuba hosted its first tambo rugby tournament. Tambo is … Continued
What’s Hakuba Like in Summer?
What’s Hakuba like in the summer is one of the more common questions that seasoned locals are asked during winter. As the snow slowly recedes … Continued
Mt. Karamatsu Hike
Imagine a hike that you could enjoy on a warm day but without overbearing heat that the Japan’s summers are famous for and at the … Continued