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Snowboarding
Catching up with Michael Baker
Owner, Powder House Lodge & Hakuba Real Estate Michael Baker arrived in Japan from his native Australia 12 years ago t...
Cultural Travel
History of Hanami
The practice of hanami is centuries old, starting during the Nara Period (710-784) and is said to have been influenced by the Chi...
Spring
Hanami Gear Guide
Essential gear Large (blue) Tarp: It’s primal. You must mark your space. Bonus: Masking tape, X marks the spot.
(Real) Beer: Only...
Spring
Hanami Guide and Map
"I wish to die under a cherry blossom tree, In full bloom under a full moon in spring." ~ Saigyo Before you can truly experienc...
Music
Searching for Korean Beauties is a No Brain-er
As always, we visit with musicians and ask them what places do they recommend traveling to in their home country. This month, enj...
Eco Corner
Eco Corner: Choices for Sustainable Lifestyles
Organic Body CareOrganic and Natural Enterprise Groupwww.onegrp.com Have you ever wondered what the heck are cetearyl glucosid...
Travel
Iron Bridges: Monuments Stamped With Lost Memori...
At 1:24 on the afternoon of Dec. 28, 1986, a strong wind blew across the rails of the iron bridge, causing the Miyabi passenger t...
Adventure Travel
Above the Icy Sea
For the slightly less adventurous Hokkaido vacationer, a drift ice cruise off the north shore of the island provides stunning vie...
