Tag Archives: Winter

Yomoyama: Winter 2011

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Molly Conner

Dear Readers, Welcome to the winter issue of The Yomoyama! Herein lies a veritable manifesto of winter living in central Japan. Whether you want to hit the slopes or hibernate under the kotatsu,  there’s something in this issue to help … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Nagano

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Molly Conner

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 →

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Togakushi’s The Base Festival

Posted on March 7, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

by Whitney Conti What do bingo, group salsa instruction, ninja fireworks, ojisan face painting, and college students dressed as godzillas and french maids have in common…a 200 yen nomihodai (all you can drink) tradition at Togakushi’s the Base winter festival. … Continue reading →

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A Teddy Bear’s Picnic: An Avalanche Narrative

Posted on February 2, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

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 →

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Ski* Season Prep 101

Posted on February 2, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

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 →

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Ben’s Ski Guide to Nagano

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Ben Raven

Ben Raven’s seasoned guide to Nagano prefecture best ski hills and best kept ski secrets. Continue reading →

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Finding the ice in Nagano

Posted on February 2, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

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 →

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