Japan

We recently spent three weeks in Japan. Two weeks were spent travelling around Honshu and Hokkaido and a week was spent snowboarding in Niesko. Our top five highlights are:

1. Sumo

For the first time in five years two grand champions fight it out on the final day of the Tokyo New Year competition and we were in the audience. What more could we ask for on our second day in Japan? You can watch the bout here!

2. Kyoto

Geisha, numerous temples and kobe beef. So much to offer. It was our favourite city of the whole trip.

3. POW

POWER TO THE POW!!! Japan is famous for its powder and it didn't disappoint us in Niseko. Well the first day was absolutely awesome but after that, pure heaven!!

4. Shinkansen

No better way to travel! Fast, punctual (and we mean to the second on time) and comfortable.

5. Onsen

Traditional Japanese baths. Probably the cleanest, nudest most relaxing way to bathe and wind down after a long day of snowboarding or sightseeing.

Full write up (be warned it's long)!

And of course......... LOTS OF PICTURES

If our pic's aren't enough you could always check out those taken by Pen & Kris or Anna & Adam !

Overall Japan was one of the most amazing places we have ever visited. So much so we are already planning the next trip. Japan now comes with a Rob and Lou’s Highly Recommended Stamp of Approval for Being a Fucking Amazing Place TM!

Sayonara!