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How to use Japanese Crosswalk Pushbutton Traffic Lights? - Traffic Rules in Japan

A lot of foreigners get confused about how to use "Crosswalk Pushbutton Traffic Lights" in Japan. In Japan, some crosswalk has the pushbutton traffic lights. When you want to cross the road, push the button and wait for the traffic lights …

Hakuba Village Shopping Guide - HAKUBA VALLEY Nagano, Japan

Discover the best shopping in Hakuba. The Hakuba's Best Shopping recommendations by local.

How to prepare for a Typhoon in Japan? How to find information?

A strong Typhoon Hagibis (Typhoon No. 19) hitting in Japan. These sites have an English page that you can get information about a typhoon. Forecast Japanese Meteorological Agency -You can get the latest information about a typhoon. NEWS NH…

Mt. Shirouma - First Snow of the 2019-2020 Winter in HAKUBA VALLEY

News from Hakuba Sanso Lodge. Today marked the first snowfall of the 2019/2020 winter season at Mount Shirouma. The temperature was minus two degrees celsius this morning (Oct 9, 2019). Winter is just around the corner!

How not to drop your iPhone off the chair lift

Have you ever dropped your phone off the chair lift? Every year a lot of skiers and snowboarders drop their phone from the chair lifts. I am using "Coil Strap" for not drop my iPhone off the chair lifts. Attach the coil strap to the iPhone…

What is the gogglesoc?

goglesoc protect your googles with style. gogglesoc is a goggle cover company based in Whistler, BC, Canada. gogglesoc founders Andy Taylor, Richard Adrian-Smith, and Josh Gray developed a solution to scratched and scuffed goggle lenses wi…

Autumn in Hakuba - September 2019

Autumn arrives in Hakuba. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. Rice paddy fields turned golden yellow. Autumn flowers are in full bloom. My favorite things to do is go for a walk to get fresh air and admire the autumn colors. In a couple …

He is Hakuba village mascot "Victoire Cheval Blanc MURAO III"

Have you met him in Hakuba? If you have visited Hakuba, you may have met him. His name is "Victoire Cheval Blanc MURAO III," Everyone calls him "MURAO." MURAO is the regional mascot for Hakuba village. "Victoire Cheval Blanc" means "Victor…

Before you hit the slopes in Hakuba, get familiar with HAKUBA RULES

Before you hit the slopes in Hakuba, get familiar with Hakuba Rules. The Hakuba Rules are official rules for the safety of all visitors to the Hakuba Valley and its ski resorts.

The 6 Best Places to See Fall Colours in Hakuba

Hakuba is beautiful in Autumn. These are the most breathtaking spots to see fall foliage in Hakuba.