Japan 2020 from January 4 - 18th has come and gone and, we skied about 10 days in the Iwate Region of Northern Honshu where 'Gaigen or non-Japanese people' are rarely seen.  Where is this you say?  Suffice it to say, it is off the beaten path and alien to Foreign travelers.   Although we can't say that we skied the renowned epic powder as expected as this was the worst start to winter in more than 20 years, we can certainly say we had an authentic Japanese experience.

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This trip was tailored to our every need from arrival in Tokyo to our departure.  Although the emphasis was on skiing, there was an opportunity to see the amazing sights and sounds of Tokyo itself.  We rode the Shinkasen Bullet Train to and from Tokyo to our destinations in Northern Honshu and on our days off in Tokyo, got to see and experience some of this massive city.

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One is our ski destinations, Geto Kogan, is known locally as the King of Snow and we did have boot deep snow to play with.  The region is also well known for hot springs or onsens and our hotels did not disappoint; it was 2 weeks of Japanese hospitality, cuisine and culture.