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General Snow Talk
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Yeah pensions are definitely more like B&B's though many here do have Japanese or western style rooms (or combination). Hirafu is not exactly an old town steeped in Japanese history so it's little wonder there's no real traditional Japanese accom
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Soon... soon... surely...
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Thanks. I have multiple that are quite obvious and dont want to offend others. Have seen a doco where some places in the citys were Ok with them, just hoping there might be one there.
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which sake factory are ya near? One of my favorite sakes in Japan is Kirei 亀齢 which is fantastic.
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I like making gyoza and also harumaki. I make many at one time and then freezing some. Delicious!
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General Snow Talk
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Are you working also
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Ah... that might explain it.
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Oh my, even i am suprised at the amount of info on this unpopular subject. This time the culprits are the raving hippies at TIME magazine http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1839995,00.html and in news related to the health of our pl
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BBC iplayer is pretty good folks. We get it for free ("oh no we don't" say licence payers) and it is really popular. Use it a bit myself, though alas it is blocked from work
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Crowded House's most recent album is pretty good. I hear they are making a new one - one of those 'break up 20 times' bands.
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Attacking forces will definitely be less scared now
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Check out kamakura. It's a good day trip from Tokyo, possibly two days if you are into temples.
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General Snow Talk
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Yeah I am pretty happy to be making yen about now
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I have just had one of those "want to throw the computer out the window" experiences. Of course, my fault but I just could not for the life of me get an Excel accounts file to balance out. Just spent the best part of 3 hours messing aroun
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Thanks for the helpful feedback! I figured that to fly to Japan over Germany would coast me around 150,000 Yen more than direct from New Zealand. Quite a bit to get work permission, I would say. On the other hand as wattiewatson sad that money would
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from Tokyo airport or from Tokyo city? Most economical or most convinient?
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New update, well, what to say, mom has still managed to blame everything on everybody but herself – nothing new there. Her daughter collapsed this morning before coming to school and had to be carted off by an ambulance (heard this happened dozens
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They both look like they are made of plastic. Another debate tomorrow I see. Why do they call them debates when all they do is spew what they spew.
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Sounds dangerous.
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That is a classic.
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Stupid question but how do I know what I am using? I have no idea!
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Site News & Announcements
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Casi 67 (located in Niseko, Hokkaido) has been added to the Places to Stay section. Details can be found here: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/hotel/viewhotel.php?hotid=235 Photos: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/hotel/photos-casi67-niseko.html
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General Travel & Trip Reports - Japan
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As per JA, would recommend sending your gear. I found this out after lugging my snowboard and luggage onto and off trains. Also recommend Andon Ryokan. Myself and my other half stayed there last December. Managed to fit my snowboard bag in the ro
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Stupid? Me.
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General Snow Talk
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Rusutsu is a "one hotel resort", so there is not much to do when you are not on the snow. If you're only there for the snow, it's a great place. Niseko and Furano both are towns, so there will be more night life and dining choices. Not
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