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About Nathan Eden

Nathan Eden is the owner of Myoko House and Myoko Apartments — accommodations in the powder capital of Myoko Kogen, Japan. When not trying to figure out how to deal with Myoko’s generous snowfall, you can find him studying Japanese, drinking nihonshu, listening to extreme metal or watching rugby league.
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Why Riley chose Myoko for his first working ski season in Japan
3 weeks ago

Why Riley chose Myoko for his first working ski season in Japan

Long seasons, world-class infrastructure and large resorts with something for everyone, … Why would a Canadian want to leave his homeland and venture off to work a season in Myoko …
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5 lesser-known ski resorts within driving distance of Myoko Kogen
2 months ago

5 lesser-known ski resorts within driving distance of Myoko Kogen

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While the term “driving distance” is relative to how keen for pow you might be on any given day, here, it refers mostly to those within 30km, with the only …
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How to capitalise on the weak yen this winter
3 months ago

How to capitalise on the weak yen this winter

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For a while now, Japan has been known as a go-to spot for powder fiends. With an influx of pow hunters flocking to its renowned ski regions such as Niseko, …
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The argument for renting a car in Myoko Kogen
4 months ago

The argument for renting a car in Myoko Kogen

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Recent ski seasons have seen visitors increasingly likely to rent a car during their stay. Unlike some one-ski resort/one-village destinations like Nozawa Onsen, for example, the Myoko Kogen area offers …
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How to ski Japan during the 2024 cherry blossom season
7 months ago

How to ski Japan during the 2024 cherry blossom season

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You know cherry blossom viewing is important to the nation of Japan if only because they have a name especially for it – hanami. Although indigenous to the Himalayas and …
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Breast implants and pop stars: the bizarre transformation of one of Japan’s iconic ski resorts
9 months ago

Breast implants and pop stars: the bizarre transformation of one of Japan’s iconic ski resorts

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Alighting the Hokuriku Shinkansen line at Iiyama and boarding the big blue bus bound for Nozawa Onsen, travellers may have gazed out and cast eyes upon one of the steepest …
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Is skiing in Japan getting too expensive?
11 months ago

Is skiing in Japan getting too expensive?

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As the northern winter approaches and the froth for powder is on the upswing, seeing costs do the same can threaten to dampen one’s stoke for Japow. It’s no secret …
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6 things to do away from the mountain in Myoko
1 year ago

6 things to do away from the mountain in Myoko

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As the sun begins to light up the snow-covered Mount Myoko, a day off from skiing or snowboarding offers the chance to uncover a bit of the adventure, culture and …
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A local’s guide to onsens in Myoko Kogen
1 year ago

A local’s guide to onsens in Myoko Kogen

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For many chasing Japow, an afternoon or evening onsen becomes just as much a part of the appeal as fresh lines and ramen. The mineral-packed waters of a therapeutic and …
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Why choosing Togari Onsen over Nozawa Onsen was the “best decision we could’ve made”
1 year ago

Why choosing Togari Onsen over Nozawa Onsen was the “best decision we could’ve made”

A skier may gaze across the valley and see Togari’s infinitely more popular cousin, Nozawa Onsen, from Togari Onsen Ski Resort. It’s within arm’s reach and yet, a world away …
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