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Love In Every Obento: Japanese Women Reveal The Art Of Boxed-Lunch

March 24, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

A deeper look into Japan’s creative packed lunches. In Japan, a boxed lunch isn’t just a meal on the go — it’s also a work of art and a means of communication from the maker to the receiver. Obento, or Japanese boxed lunch, has hundreds of years of history for providing hungry men, women and children with a meal on... READ MORE

An Unspoilt Japanese Snow Experience: Spring Time In Madarao Kogen

March 10, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

As February comes to a close, most of the Western snow junkies coming from Australia, New Zealand, America and beyond – leave Japan, turning their attention to other activities. Most of them don’t realise that quality snow extends well into the Japanese Spring Skiing Season. Spring skiing in Japan throughout March is considered to be too late in the season... READ MORE

Easing kids into ski school without tears, or at least tantrums

February 13, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

The Kuma Team found this great article on how to get your kids as excited about skiing or snowboarding as you are. Ski school can be stressful for the children and also for you when they kick up a fuss on throw a tantrum! The article discusses three key strategies to help you and your kids have a great time... READ MORE

Sumo: Japan’s biggest national sport!

February 10, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Sumo is rich with history, and attending a sumo wrestling match should be on the bucket list of anyone travelling to Japan. If you are combining a snowsports holiday at Madarao with a few days of tourism and cultural sightseeing – we highly recommend you check out sumo! Read the full article from G’day Japan Click Here Kuma Lodge, Madarao... READ MORE

Getting to Kuma Lodge: 5 Best Affordable and Stylish Guesthouses in Tokyo

February 1, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Kuma guests often want to spend a couple of days exploring Tokyo either before or after their trip to Madarao. Fast Japan has prepared a list of great accommodation options for those travelling in large groups or are seeking budget options with rooms for under 3000 yen. Read the full article from Fast Japan Click Here Nui. Hostel & Bar... READ MORE

‘No Pow Police, Just Pow’ JapanSnowtripTips

July 24, 2016February 6, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

JapanSnowtripTips review of Madarao Kogen. Of great importance for pow seekers, unlike many Japanese ski areas still maintaining archaic official closed-door-policies concerning off-trail access, Madarao Kogen openly welcomes you to enjoy the powdery bliss across a vast percentage of ungroomed rideable terrain. Although not fully an undiscovered powder paradise as domestic Japanese and overseas visitors have had this North Nagano... READ MORE

‘Perfect Powder Skiing Destination’ Powderhounds.com

July 14, 2016February 6, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Madarao Mountain Resort has the perfect ingredients as a powder skiing destination. The area is renowned for average snowfalls in the realm of 10 to 13 metres per season, and there is some very good tree skiing and reasonably steep bowls. Off-piste skiing is permitted, and there isn’t too much competition for the freshies. Madarao is still somewhat of an... READ MORE

Meet The Team at Kuma Lodge

June 16, 2016February 6, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Current and previous owners of Kuma Lodge. Darrien Crosby, Scott Aggett & Nestor Moreno purchased the lodge in December 2015 to create a fun, boutique ski chalet that we could enjoy with our friends and like minded travelers, in the beautiful Nagano region. Madarao is located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, between Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Kogen. We... READ MORE