Thank you KGV!

Last week we packed KGV International School from Hong Kong back to the airport after an action-packed, fun-filled week of adventure. It was great to have the students back in Japan and we look forward to seeing them again next year for another autumn school trip in Minakami.

The schedule was packed with hiking, rafting, canyoning, canoeing, a trip to the artisan craft village and plenty of other activities besides.

Great memories, great experiences and the chance to make new friends from all over the world. For a multi-activity, residential school trip Minakami is a fantastic destination.

Canyoning in Nara - Oct 6, 7 & 8

It's moving into autumn which is when we get to head out to some special locations for some truly amazing canyoning experiences. Places we can't go to all the time but are high on our list of high thrills Japanese adventures.

For the long weekend in October we are heading to Nara to hit up a very special course.

It is a one day tour on any of the days of the long weekend in October (6-8). 25,000JPY per person with lunch and a recovery onsen included. Spaces are limited so get your names in early.

Brazilian Beach Bonanza

Saturday June 9th is the first of the summer theme nights in the Alpine Cafe - The Brazilian Beach Bonanza

There is a birthday (Akane, who is 21 again), Brazilian DJs, beers, cocktails and of course the BBQs will be fired up.

It's going to be a great way to unwind and there is still plenty of space on the canyoning/rafting and in the lodge if you are looking to make a weekend of it.

Live Music at Alpine Cafe

Green Season starts today with the first trips down the river and the BBQs fired up. As well as all the fun-filled adventures during the day there are also plenty of parties at night here in Minkami and there is regular live music throughout the summer. There are more dates to come but just for starters...

Friday 4th May - DJs Takeo & Yasu

Sunday May 20th - INTI Japan Tour 2012 Ska fusion combo

Thursday May 31st - VERY BE CAREFUL Japan Tour 2012

Don't forget there will be Summer Splash in June and Fuji Rock is just up the road in July.
It's going to be a great summer both in and out of the river.

Fuji Rock '11

Beautifully warm weather up here at the moment which has us eagerly anticipating summer and all the fun it entails. Just had a quick look at the Fuji Rock line-up for this year and there are some stand-out acts to check out. If you're heading up this way and want to get in the mood, or heading home and looking to wash off the grime of a 3 day festival, there is no better way than jumping in the river. (That's the voice of experience talking.)

We'll see you there.