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Traditional Japanese New Years Breakfast

So neil and i made it to the land of the rising sun, jet lagged and with motion sickness (that was me), we arrived in Tokyo…this was just a brief stop before heading to Hakuba for our New Year on the piste.

As we arrived in Echoland, the white stuff was falling and made for a perfect day on the piste the following day. Sadly the conditions deteriorated, but I did learn some new things, getting big air (about an inch off the ground) and how to ollie……

Anyway, so far Japan has been a real eye opener in a good way – heated loo seats, polite and helpful people and interesting food items. Neil and I are still not sure what we ate for our traditional Japanese breakfast on New Years day – and I dont think either of us are in a rush to know either…….

Today we leave Hakuba and head to Yudanaka, to hopefully see the snow monkeys, and maybe if we are brave enough an open air onsen (bath). Neil tells me he is brave enough to go, even if I dont – will keep you posted on that one!!