Steeped in deep traditions, ringing in the new year is of the upmost importance in the land of the rising sun. It is considered one of the most auspicious days, one said to set the tone for the rest of the year to come. With rituals in abundance, the Japanese take great pains in readying […]
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What Anthony Bourdain and Niseko Skiers Have in Common
What do Anthony Bourdain and skiers have in common? Certainly, “a love for food” serves as an acceptable answer to that question. It might be a stretch to compare on the same level, but skiers truly are foodies at heart. Really, who doesn’t like to wine and dine after hitting the slopes? There is a […]
The Good, the Great and the Strange at Rusutsu Ski Resort – Hokkaido Part V
On Valentine’s Day, I had two dates. No, I’m not of the polyamorous persuasion, I just happen to be accompanied by two men for the day. Really, quite a good female/male ratio for the typically testosterone driven skiing world. No offense to the two lovely people in my company, but the day could have been […]