From Feb 1st to Feb 7th of 2026
I will be on the slopes at Nekoma Mountain
and staying at “Bandaisan Onsen Hotel”!

Daily hangouts, nightly drinks, exploring the area, skiing, snowboarding, and so much more!

I will be there all week, & anyone who wants to come hang out, connect, hit the slopes together, eat, drink, etc… is welcome!

All that I ask is that you pre-register so I have an idea of who is coming!

This area is MUCH more than just skiing and snowboarding!

The surrounding area is filled with amazing gems like…
The Okawaso Hotel, Ouchi Juku, A station with a cat as the master… and so much more

I recommend doing some research!!
But for now, here’s a Tokyo Lens Video with a bit of a preview of the area!


https://youtu.be/JZJWUZFaC5E?si=tObf-d5k0elLjg8T

I (Norm) will be there all week!

- Mornings will be breakfast and coffee with whoever wants to join.
- Afternoons will be hitting the slopes and grabbing lunch!
- Evenings will be dinners, drinks and general hangout and chat time!

With one or two special guests, and events along the way!! (Maybe even some LIVE Shamisen!)

I will be staying at the Bandaisan Onsen Hotel (Right at the Ski Resort)

BUT…. As it is peak season and there will not be enough rooms for everyone! [AT THIS TIME IT SEEMS FULLY BOOKED]

BUT THERE IS GOOD NEWS: The area is FILLED with incredible lodging options that have great access to the slopes!

Even an option to come by Camper Van and stay right on the ski hill !d