yui's Reviews

ZAKURO lamp shop

Located in the nostalgic Yanaka Ginza shopping street, ZAKURO lamp shop was opened in 2015 by Ali-san, the beloved owner of the nearby restaurant Zakuro. Fascinated by Turkish mosaic lamps, Ali-san wanted to introduce their beauty to Japan. The shop, filled with exotic charm, offers a dazzling array of colorful lamps handpicked by Ali-san himself.

Ueno, Nippori
Miscellaneous Goods

16 Jun 2026 See More

I came across this shop by chance while walking around, and as soon as I got close, I was drawn in by the exotic decor. The outside is filled with colorful pillows, rugs, and mosaic-style items, and every corner has its own charm.

Just looking around feels so soothing. Definitely worth stopping by if you see it.

Naeba Ski Resort

One of the largest ski resorts in Japan, Naeba is known for its dry, high-quality snow. Its wide variety of courses, which have also hosted World Cup races, can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The 4 km downhill course is truly spectacular.

Niigata
Outdoors

23 May 2026 See More

Getting from Echigo-Yuzawa Station to Naeba Ski Resort is really convenient. You can hop straight on a bus right after leaving the station.

The ski area is huge, with runs for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, and the lifts and facilities are well set up. There’s also night skiing, which gives the whole experience a different vibe.

After skiing, you can grab food at the newly opened food hall and then go soak in a hot spring. Overall, it was a really comfortable experience and a great place to come have fun with friends. I come at least once or twice every year.

KAMUI SKI LINKS

The "Kamui Ski Links" is a ski resort where all levels of skiers, from beginners to experts, can enjoy skiing. There are a total of 25 courses, ranging from well-maintained courses to unpaved courses, with the "Gold" course, which boasts a maximum width of 150 meters, being the main course here. In summer, the resort is open as Hokkaido's only grass ski resort, so you can enjoy skiing all year round.

Asahikawa and Sounkyo
Outdoors

23 May 2026 See More

The ski area is pretty big, but it wasn’t crowded.
The runs are nice and wide, and the snow is super powdery.
Highly recommend!!