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Category Archives: Outdoors
Welcome to Nagano
Welcome to Nagano AJET Who we are: Nagano AJET is a group for anyone living in Nagano who wants to be part of the international community. We organise monthly gatherings, such as camping trips and barbecues in summer, Thanksgiving Dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Japan Travel, Lifestyle, Nagano AJET, Outdoors, Snow and Ice, Sports
Tagged Featured, IYC, Ski, Snowboard, Winter
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A Ball-Kickin’ Good Time: ALT Soccer Tournament in Nagano!
Mary passes to Jess, Jess shows some fancy footwork as she dribbles past a defender, she takes the shot and … GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! Nice work, Nagano!
For the past 9 years, teams from all over Eastern Japan have gathered in Nagano’s own Sugadaira to play in the ALT Soccer Tournament. Deadline is September 24th — register soon! Continue reading
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Jump into Summer…literally: Lake Aokiko
In tourism materials, Nagano’s alpine peaks and winter skiing usually outshine most of the prefecture’s arts, culture, and other outdoor activities. But in summer, locals know that the most refreshing way to enjoy the mountain’s lush greens is from the … Continue reading
Posted in Hakuba, Nagano, Places, Water
Tagged lake aokiko, lake nojiriko, lakes, swimming
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Mastering the mountain; Climbing Mt. Fuji
By Paula Kerrigan You are wise to climb Fuji once and a fool to climb it twice. I knew a girl once who had been to Egypt six times but had never seen the pyramids! Coming to Japan and not … Continue reading
Sapporo’s Yuki Matsuri
Travel Japan: Sapporo By Lauren McRae Sapporo, being the main city of Hokkaido, is a large, modern city but without the crowds. Once a year, Sapporo takes advantage of the sub-zero temperatures and creates a wonderful world of ice and … Continue reading
Posted in Festivals, Hokkaido, Snow and Ice
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Kiso’s Mt. Ontake, Japan’s 2nd Tallest Volcano
Mt. Ontake, the second tallest volcano in Japan, sits quietly, yet smoking, in the Kiso Valley. The hike up the volcano and the views from the trail are excellent and the spirituality of the place is hard to miss- shrines, small … Continue reading
Kiso Valley Edo era Post Towns Trail
The Kiso Valley Definitely worth a look is the trail between the post towns of Tsumago, Nagano and Magome, Gifu. The 8 km trail passes through the quiet Kiso countryside following the old Nakasendo route that linked Tokyo and Kyoto in the Edo … Continue reading
Kamikochi National Park Basics
Kamikochi （上高地） National Park is one of the most scenic spots in Japan and one of my favorite places. The views are spectacular. There is an abundance of nature. The trails are well kept. And in the summer, the temperatures … Continue reading
The Grains and Greens of Roots Cafe, Happo One
By Whitney Conti Roots is the ski in ski out vegan café for non-vegans. Vegans and veg-heads of course also frequent the brown rice and falafel focused lunch spot, but Roots clientele resembles any average ski hill lunch crowd. Children … Continue reading
Posted in Bakeries and Cafes, Hakuba, Nightlife, Organic, Snow and Ice
Tagged organic, Ski Food, Vegan
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Local Profile: Professional Snowboarder Kinuyo Masumoto
Kinuyo Masumoto warmly says to call her “Ki-chan.” She is unassuming, in both manner and stature. Her explanations are simple, with unconscious modesty. Her actions speak for themselves. At eighteen, Ki-chan strapped on her first board. In only two years … Continue reading
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 with Evergreen, Hakuba
After doing Evergreen’s AST 1, I can’t believe I’ve gone through so many seasons without it. Nagano prefecture has world renowned powder and back country terrain which can be safe throughout the winter with the proper knowledge, precaution, and experience. … Continue reading
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The Asian Gaelic Games
By John Scanlon There is an annual event held every year in Asia. It is called the Asian Gaelic Games and it is truly a sight to behold. Now, you are probably wondering–Asian Games, Gaelic, Irish, Asian people? Well, all … Continue reading
Summer surf on the Nihon Kai: Niigata
by David Caulkins “When Nagano gives you lemons, go surfing in Niigata” We’ve got mountains, we’ve got snowboarding and skiing , we’ve got monkeys , and we’ve got an awesome new group of JETs!!! But there is one thing Nagano … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Out. Oct. Nov. 2009, Outdoors, Surf
Tagged Featured, japan sea, nihon kai, niigata, surf
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A Teddy Bear’s Picnic: An Avalanche Narrative
A Teddy Bear’s Picnic by David Enright If you go into the hills this year you’re sure of a big surprise! If you go into the hills this year you’re sure to see a slide! For every slide that ever … Continue reading
Ski* Season Prep 101
Nagano Ski* Season Prep 101 by Ｋａｔｅ ＭｃＤｏｕｇａｌｌ *Note: Skiing has been referred to for the entirety of the below paragraph. This is in no way intended to diss those who choose to snowboard. If snowboarding readers have a problem with this, … Continue reading
Ben’s Ski Guide to Nagano
Ben Raven’s seasoned guide to Nagano prefecture best ski hills and best kept ski secrets. Continue reading
Posted in 2 Food. Dec. Jan. 09-10, Snow and Ice
Tagged Featured, Nagano, Ski, Snowboard, Winter
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Finding the ice in Nagano
by Nagano’s Resident Ice Skating Queen: Karen Okaya: indoor ice rink; offers speed, figure, and hockey rental skates; daily rental and seasonal rentals available. There’s also an outdoor speed skating oval, but I’ve never skated there, so i don’t know … Continue reading