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A Trip To The Record Store And A Cardboard Box

After our trip to Kawasaki and

An Oden Adventure In The Back Alleys Of Asakusa

Planning our trip, we had in our must-do list, a visit to a famous oden place in Asakusa, Otafuku which was nearby to the Toyoko Inn hotel we were staying in. But as luck would have it, the few times we went there, the place was closed or closing! After a couple of unsuccessful tries, we kinda gave up. Zaini and I decided to just walk around the area, and went into a shop that didn’t look too intimidating (i.e.

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An Oden Adventure In The Back Alleys Of Asakusa

Red Bar One Foot In The Rave

Time to get your rave on with the crew at Red Bar! Where: Red Bar – Lower Village in Hirafu When: Feb 5th – 10pm till you drop How Much: Cover charge is 1000yen and includes a cold beverage of the alcoholic kind. Drinks: Beers will be 300yen, Cocktails/Shots 400 yen between 10pm & 11.30pm DJs Include: J West & Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine

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Red Bar One Foot In The Rave

Asakusa – Night Shots

Asakusa is a quiet place come nighttime. A complete opposite from the hustle and bustle during day.

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Asakusa – Night Shots

Japanese Cultural Tour tomorrow for Setsubun

If you’re in Niseko this week, it’s highly recommended to go along and take part in the Japanese Cultural Tour in Kutchan tomorrow. Starting with a tea ceremony, the day includes other traditional activities such as martial arts, Taiko drum performance, Niseko Sake Brewey visit and ends with a beautiful, authentic Japanese dinner.

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Japanese Cultural Tour tomorrow for Setsubun

The North Face Backcountry Clinic

The North Face will be holding a backcountry event in Niseko early March.  Tomoki Takaku a rider for The North Face and leader of the Powder Company will be leading the tour! If you are in the area go check it out! Post info from Neil Hartmann – Go check it out! Your Checking A Post From Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine

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The North Face Backcountry Clinic