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gfell · Sun 29-Oct-06, 01:42 PM

If you're looking for ski slopes and the action of cities, then there's heaps of places you can choose in Japan. Winter in Japan gets quite cold so snow does fall in most parts.

Nagano could be an option. In 1998, the Winter Olympic Games were held there and it has a decent population of just under 400,000.

Kobe is another great location, but you would need to drive a few hours north in order to get to the ski fields.

I would avoid living in a place that has no international airport nearby. I used to live in Sendai in Miyagi-ken. To get to Narita airport it would involve a night bus (7 hours), and then another 90 minutes from Tokyo to Narita airport. Not a pleasant experience.

Sun 29-Oct-06, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 654	Ski slopes and semi-urban areas in Japan If you're looking for ski slopes and the action of cities, then there's heaps of places you can choose in Japan. Winter in Japan gets quite cold so snow does fall in most parts. Nagano could be an option. In 1998, the Winter Olympic Games were held there and it has a decent population of just under 400,000. Kobe is another great location, but you would need to drive a few hours north in order to get to the ski fields. I would avoid living in a place that has no international airport nearby. I used to live in Sendai in Miyagi-ken. To get to Narita airport it would involve a night bus (7 hours), and then another 90 minutes from Tokyo to Narita airport. Not a pleasant experience. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!