Great read that. Thank you!
Drinks are on me next time down Ippachi.

Got round to reading it. Would really like to know some of the 'politics' that goes on you mentioned.

Oblivion, politics usually means lying to get yourself an advantage.

But elaboration would be a nice part 2.....

It's probably all the behind the scenes jostling for position that goes on. Like all those dudes in Niseko / Hakuba / wherever in competition with each other.

yeah, basically being nasty to get yourself a nice image.

Something like that no doubt. When I have spoken to him though I've never been able to extract details!! Even after lots of beer.

This article has made me respect SnowJapan even more. Good stuff guys I'll be supporting.

You could easily post some goss on here. Go on, no-ones reading.

I think it is wonderful site, better than any Japanese one!

Thank you, it helps me enjoy reading English as well.

I really enjoyed reading that, very interesting.

Keep up the good work.

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm glad people seemed to find it interesting. Sorry about it being nearly 3 months late!

You won't catch me commenting on the politics, oh no.

We might do something similar one day (about the site etc) with questions that have come in since this has been online.

The BIG unanswered question: ManU or Liverpool?

The ones in red!

I sense a sale or joint-venture on the horizon.

I think your senses are mistaken!

How about linking a person's SnowJapan insider page to the profile name on the forums?

And if SJForums says so....

We'll put that in the "things to consider" pile, Rob, thanks.

Thanks for all the comments again people sent by mail, always good to get more feedback.

I found this place from this interview. It's a fantastic site you have here. I'm sure I'll be using it a lot in the coming months. Cheers and see you in Japan next January - hopefully!

Really interesting to hear how SJ all came about - some great insights.

Good luck and thanks

Really, really, REALLY interesting.

An observation - though the site is SnowJapam - there are people from all over on here. The discussion is wide ranging and I enjoy the interchange of ideas and discussion.

There are discussions about the world in general, and I appreciate all input. However, I believe that there could be an area of the forums devoted to "foreign" skiing - after all, lots of members are from UK and Aus and the season in Oz is just beginning while the Japan season is winding down (if not wound down already!). It would be nice to see the "down under" ski fields covered as well.

Thanks for such an informative and stimulating site. SJ#1 deserves plaudits for his foresight and enthusiasm.