Travel in Japan

I wanted to share some photos of Asakusa; famous with tourists not only for its temples but also for its winding back alley streets with food stalls, souvenir shops and rickshaws. Asakusa is always our preferred base when we are in Tokyo. It’s quiet yet convenient.

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Asakusa – Day Trip

Two half pipe contests are held over in Hanazono this weekend! If you want to check out some of the best pipe riders that J-pow has shredding it up at the moment, go check it out! FIS Snowboard Japan Cup 2010 – Presented by kissmark Official practice – 29th January Qualifying round/final – 30th January 14th Hokkaido Ski Championship Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine. Hanazono Niseko Half Pipe Contest Related posts: Niseko Snow Report – 5th April 2009

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Hanazono Niseko Half Pipe Contest

After meeting with Ultraman Mebius the day before, Raimie was pretty excited at the chance of meeting with Zoffy (a seior ranking Ultraman, for those not in the know). After checking out from Nikko Kawasaki Hotel, we went back to Lazona and head towards Ultraman Club again. Zoffy’s appearance

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A Day With Zoffy At Ultraman Club

After meeting with Ultraman Mebius the day before, Raimie was pretty excited at the chance of meeting with Zoffy (a seior ranking Ultraman, for those not in the know). After checking out from Nikko Kawasaki Hotel, we went back to Lazona and head towards Ultraman Club again. Zoffy’s appearance.

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A Day With Zoffy At Ultraman Club

Come and get your jib on with the super smooth crew at Herbie’s Umbrella Bar. Join in and throw it down for the crowd or kick back, relax and watch some tailbone breakin’ action with an adult beverage in hand! Bring your cameras, some friends and your best, “ARRRR damn that would hurt!” face.

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Herbie’s Umbrella Bar Rail Jam

If you want to work in Niseko during the 10/11 season, why not try your hand at being a ski/board instructor! Think of the girls, or the boys, the fame, the fortune, the sexy mankinis! The NZSIA level 1 certification will take place from the 1-4 of Feb in Niseko Hirafu. Candidates need to be able to ski Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine

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10/11 Season Work In Niseko

BEER AND SAUSAGE SANGER SET As Aussies back home head to the beach for barbies and a cold one, J-Sekka Cafe and Delicatessen are offering an even better alternative this Australia Day – a day of skiing the best powder snow which is capped off with a chilled glass of Otaru draft beer and a thick-sausage sandwich served with tomato sauce and fried onions… The wee ones can of course switch the ale for a more appropriate beverage… and hot-drink alternatives will also be available for those keen

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Australia Day at J-Sekka

There are two drinks from Japan both Zaini and Raimie love, apart from Calpis and they are Dekavita C and Oronamin C. Both are energy drinks from Japan. In Japan, energy drinks are almost legendary as the energy drink dates as far back as in the 1960s aimed at all those hardworking salarymen needing a boost after a hard day’s work or curing a hangover

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A Dose Of Energy Anyone?

Remember my post earlier; about giving away a book written by Hajah Halela titled Pulut Sakura Serunding Kasih? Am happy to inform the winner is Nick Phillips of Anything Goes . Nick e-mailed me the correct answer within minutes after my post was published.

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And The Prize Goes To…

It has been reported that 3 skiers have been injured in another avalanche in Annupuri, part of Niseko United. The incident happened at the last gully before the cornice. All skiers were experienced and survived the 300 metre slide, albeit with injuries.

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Annupuri Avalanche Injured 3 Skiers