9. Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski ResortMinamiuonuma Ishiuchi Station is a railway station on the Jōetsu Line in the city of Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
11. Pilatus Tateshina Ski ResortChino The Kitayatsugatake Ropeway is the name of Japanese aerial lift line in Chino, Nagano, as well as its operator. The company also operates Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort, a ski area served by the line. The company operates Tateshina Kōgen Art Museum at the submontane station as well. Opened in 1967, the line climbs Tateshina Highland , transporting skiers and rime spectators in winter, hikers in other seasons. The observatory has a view of the Yatsugatake Mountains and Southern Alps. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
14. Koide Ski AreaUonuma Koide was a town located in Kitauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its snowy ski resort. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,735 and a density of 423.93 persons per km². The total area was 30.04 km². On November 1, 2004, Koide, along with the town of Horinouchi, and the villages of Hirokami, Irihirose, Sumon and Yunotani , was merged to create the city of Uonuma. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Nishikigoi (Japanese koi, brocade carps) , Tokyo 2018
THE KANTO KOSHIN-ETSU NISHIKIGOI CONTEST Dec. 8 and 9 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) in 2018 Ueno Park near the Fountain, Ueno, Taito-ku The Japanese people have long praised the koi (carp) as the king of river fish. There are tales in many parts of Japan in which old carp living in ponds or rivers are regarded as the masters of such waters. The fish grows to over 1 meter in length. It was an important food fish in old Japan.
The breeding of carp is believed to have developed in Edo days (1600-1867). The carp were sold not only as food but also as pets for their beauty.
Many new types of beautiful carp have been bred in Niigata and among them, Nishikigoi has become most famous. Some have red and white spots on a white body, or have red, black and white markings. (Source: