winter

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The Slopes Near Shima Onsen: A Skiers Paradise, a Snowboarder’s Dream!

Japan is world-renowned for its abundance of ski resorts and top-notch powder snow. Niseko in Hokkaido and Hakuba in Nag...
Shima Onsen

Winter in Japan: Open-air Onsen, Scenic Snowscapes, Skiing and More!

As we’ve written before on our blog (see links below), the Japanese take pride in the distinct charm of each of the four...
Shima Onsen

Drive trip in a car. Watch out road closures during winter.

In my previous blog, I wrote an article to recommend using a rental car for traveling areas close to airports and major ...