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The quirks continue…

The quirks continue I just love it how it doesn’t matter where you go in Japan… you’ll find something quirky & cute. Today I was lucky enough to go shopping at the local stationary shop in Hakuba (yes, I love … Continue reading

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Pizza night at Luna Hotel

Another great night with all the staff last night at Eclipse Restaurant at Luna Hotel. Luna’s new chef Joe fine-tuned his incredbile pizza-making skills and served up some delicious pizzas. Most of us over-ate… The girls did a great job … Continue reading

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First runs of the season

                              After rumours of a lift or two potentially opening at midday today, the staff at the White Horse were all buzzing about trying to cram … Continue reading

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Beautiful snow in Echoland We had a grea…

Beautiful snow in Echoland We had a great dump of snow yesterday – not a huge amount, but it’s a great start to what will be a great season. Watching the snow falling was just beautiful – like little feathers … Continue reading

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Gearing up for a great season…

There’s been an incredibly exciting vibe in the air here at The White Horse Hotel over the past few days as staff continue to arrive with snowboard bags in tow… now we’re really gearing up for a great season!  After … Continue reading

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There are so many cute & quirky thin…

There are so many cute & quirky things I am coming to know and love about Japan… one of my favourites is the crazy English translations you’ll find on menus, flyers, products in the supermarket and pretty much on anything … Continue reading

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…and we’re back

  The snow is back in Hakuba There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of snow sliding off your roof – excitedly peeking out the window hoping that the little dusting you saw coming in last night has turned … Continue reading

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Quick update on the weather forecast

Apparently another little tease is arriving tonight, then hopefully something more substantial from 6th-8th… will update you tomorrow!

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  And the food just keeps getting b…

  And the food just keeps getting better… The other night I went out for dinner with Tony & some of the White Horse crew. Amazing fish, sesame chicken wings, whole roasted garlic cloves, and Pari Pari Potato – these … Continue reading

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December is here…

And you know what that means… the snow is not too far away! Rumour has it something big is coming around the 8th so stay tuned. As for this week – no new snow has fallen since Monday but these … Continue reading

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