Living close to the snowy mountains is something every skier and snowboarder dreams of at least once. Minamiuonuma City in Niigata Prefecture is home to 10 ski resorts, meaning that no matter where you live in the city, you can reach the nearest ski resort in just 10 minutes by car. The neighboring town of Yuzawa also has an equal number of ski resorts, allowing you to enjoy skiing and snowboarding on a wide variety of slopes to suit your mood and the conditions of the day
Taking advantage of this unique location and natural environment, Minamiuonuma City has consistently focused on the theme of "connecting with snow" in its relocation policies. Two years ago, it published a booklet called "Snowy Town" that summarized the lives of people who live in the city and enjoy skiing and snowboarding, encouraging people with a positive image of snow to relocate
This year, in order to further encourage relocation, four videos were produced: EX / XC / U Turn / New Founding, which focus on people who have actually relocated or returned to the area. These are documentaries that closely examine the relationship between snow and daily life.
The models featured are of different ages and have different backgrounds.
include the real voices of people who have relocated to Minamiuonuma City, for example, because they love snow and want to create an environment for skiing, or to raise children.
- EX | Balancing work and skating -
Yosuke Hosoi, Yuji Maruta, and Koga Hoshino
This video features interviews with three people who have moved to Minamiuonuma and are finding a balance between work and skiing. It features footage of them riding in the deep snow of Minamiuonuma City and an interview
- XC | Lifelong sports and further education -
Kazumaro Tamura
This is the story of a student who is absorbed in cross-country skiing in Minamiuonuma City. The film depicts the dynamic spirit of cross-country skiing, a sport unique to snowy regions, and the feelings of a young man who hopes to return to his hometown in the future
- U Turn | Inheritance and love for the community -
Hiroshi Toyama and Shinobu Habuki
Two men who once went to school and found work in the Tokyo metropolitan area talk in depth about their feelings when they returned to Minamiuonuma City and their love for the area. In particular, it is a must-see that they seem to see their relationship with skiing as an "oasis in life."
- New Founding | New Founding and Joy -
Yuichi Hayashi
This video chronicles the journey of a newly established business owner in Minamiuonuma City, who has continued to operate to this day. It touches on the difficulties of starting a new business, the joy of success, and the relationship with snow, including the excellent snowboarding environment
In addition to "snow," Minamiuonuma City also publishes various videos on the following website, including outdoor recipes for local cuisine, as part of its snow-free season migration policy:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVKUbrZWqhdOEvgROcsEtQ/videos
