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Bridging the gap: A half-Japanese cultural consultant in Niigata Prefecture finds an outlet for her passions both online and on the ground. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/04/03/our-lives/nina-otsubo-cataldo-myoko-consulting/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #hafu #rurallife #niigataprefecture #myoko #localrevitalization

In rural Japan, a consultant code-switches and connects

A cultural consultant is combining academic and personal passions in Niigata Prefecture while maintaining an online community for women of similar biracial backgrounds.

The Japan Times

Minoru Saba Mar 25, 2025

"Japan’s snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4B mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, with hotels charging some $1,350 (203,000yen) a night"
"...for many Myoko locals, foreign interest [is] threatening [to cause] overdevelopment, sky-high prices and the sweeping away of traditional culture"
" “We don’t want to be another Niseko.” "
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/economy/20250321-244472/
#Japan #tourism #Myoko #Niseko

In Japan’s Ski Resort Area of Myoko, Trepidation as More Foreign Money Pours in

<p>MYOKO, Niigata (Reuters) — Three winters from now, Japan’s snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, with hotels charging some $1,350 a night.</p>

The Japan Times Mar 20, 2025

Foreign interest in Japan's snowy Myoko highlands has become a double-edged sword for many locals as it threatens overdevelopment, sky-high prices and could sweep away traditional culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/20/japan/ski-resort-myoko-more-foreign-money/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #myoko #niigata #tourism

Myoko ski resort area feels trepidation as foreign money pours in

Many locals fear Myoko could go the way of Niseko.

The Japan Times

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Kevin Jan 3, 2024

Day 24 - Ikenotaira Alpen Blick - (sorry for the lack of updates these past few days) This is from January 1st. Happy new year everyone. I proved that I can still drink till the wee hours celebrating a new year and get out to the ski resort for first tracks. I also broke out the new Zuma skis for the fresh powpow that fell overnight. Great day! I skied 4 runs, 10km.

#skiing #Myoko #ikenotairaonsen #alpenblick #niigata #japan #japow #ski #skiresortporn

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Kevin Dec 24, 2023

Longish video from sixth run yesterday.

Merry Christmas 🎅

#japan #ski #myoko

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Kevin Dec 24, 2023

Day 16 - Alpen Blick - Yesterday was gorgeous bluebird skies, and despite the snow shortage, surprisingly good conditions at Myoko’s Alpen Blick Ski Resort’s opener on Christmas Eve Day. I skied 9 runs, 17.3 km. It was also great to meet a fellow mastodon community member for the first time irl!

Merry Christmas everyone.

#skiing #ikenotairaonsen #alpenblick #myoko #niigata #japan #japow #ski #ikepow #christmas