Thank you everyone for the beta on this thread! Just returned from a trip with no snow, but we still had fun. Since they are already mentioned, had fun at niseko, Asahidake, and furanodake. got to...

Random question for the collective on pot and Japan. After some research, i'm not going to even try and bring a pen with me. usually travel with a pen no problem in the states, however international...

Awesome Chups! Booking now. thanks for the heads up on the insurance. i'm checking to see if the business american express cards i have will cover. i assume they will. they've always covered american...

I'm planning our trip for Feb 17-27th. We too are hoping for a Mt. Yotei summit, however it will be a few days after you.

Curious on your car rental situation- Where did you find said Subaru? My...