Knowledge is power. Learn the rules in order to protect yourself — The American system is tilted towards the rich. It is not a secret. The game of life is not always an easy one. The beauty of the United States is that the rules are the same for the rich as it is for the poor. So why is there such…

5 reasons for American’s to head south of the border — As travel deprived Americans begin to plan for their next adventure, many are looking south of the border to Mexico for an escape. American tourists remain restricted from visiting most of the popular locations in Europe and Asia. Likewise, many feel safer traveling a little closer to home. Mexico has…

The place to go when there is too much snow in Minakami — Click for the current forecast OVERVIEW Okutone Snow Park is located to the north of central Minakami town in northern Gunma Prefecture. This ski hill originally opened in 1972 as Okutone Kokusai, but is known as Okutone Snow Park since 2007. …

Incredible handmade soba restaurant in Minakami, Gunma — Sobatokoro Kadoya is a local favorite and a must try for visitors to Minakami. The soba noodle restaurant was founded in Nagaoka City in the Niigata Prefecture over 250 years ago before moving to its current location in Minakami in 1989. Kadoya maintains a strong commitment to the tradition of…

Fun little locals resort in Minakami, Gunma Japan — Click for Current Weather Conditions OVERVIEW White Valley is mostly a beginner to intermediate mountain the easy access to ungroomed powder makes it a sneaky option when other local resorts are closed or with limited operations. …

A top onsen in Minakami, Gunma — OVERVIEW Minakami has been popular for onsen for centuries. Legend has it that the Japan’s great Shogun once visited these hot springs for their healing powers. Yuterume Tanigawa Onsen is one of the best values and location for a soak, especially after a day in the snow at White Valley Ski…