The Ultimate Solo Snowboarder’s Guide to Traveling to Lotte Arai, Japan (without a car)
Welcome to my ultimate guide to Lotte Arai, Japan for first-time visitors and solo snowboarders and skiers! This is my sixth stop on my Snowboarding Around the World Trip and my third destination in Japan. Lotte Arai wasn't a part of my original plan, but when I noticed that it was on my Ikon Pass, I thought why not go there and visit since it's already included in my pass. Related Article: The Ultimate Solo
The Ultimate Solo Snowboarder’s Guide to Traveling to Hakuba Valley, Japan (without a car)
Welcome to my ultimate guide to Hakuba Valley, Japan for first-time visitors and solo snowboarders and skiers! This is my fifth stop on my Snowboarding Around the World Trip and my second destination in Japan. Not a lot of people might recognize the name but Hakuba Valley was the main resort of the 1998 Winter Olympics. As a kid, I remember it being referred to the Nagano Olympics but had no idea it was held
The 8 Top Things To Do in Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Besides Skiing / Snowboarding)
These are my top things to do in Nozawa Onsen that doesn't involved snowboarding or skiing! Nozawa Onsen is one of those surprising places where there's actually a lot to do in town so you don't even need to be a skier or snowboarder to come and visit. Also, after staying here a week, I found this place to be more culturally enriching and educational than more western places like Niseko or Hakuba. So, let's