TRIP TO LODGE NAGANO, JAPAN

Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano, The Alps Japan

The Mountains are calling

Nestled in the Japan Alps is a magical place steeped in culture and with some terrific skiing and boarding. Nagano was home to the Winter Olympics in 1998. Nozawa Onsen is a very traditional town with beautiful hot springs, friendly locals, and terrific snow.

• The Lodge is only 100m to the slopes and short stroll to town
• Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere
• In the centre of Japans main Island Honshu easy access from anywhere
• You can fly direct to Tokyo or Nagoya and there is a shuttle bus direct to the Lodge
• English and Japanese Speaking Staff to help with all your needs
• Unique and beautiful place with breathtaking nature and culture
• Nozawa Village is also famous for its hot springs, there are many nearby
• Lots of terrain, with Gondolas, high speed quads, and long runs – very few lift

More than just a ski trip

Experience the culture, food, famous hot springs and unique Japanese Charm in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano, Japan.Nozawa Onsen is like a true Shangra La. From the Mountain Peaks on a clear day you can see the Sun Set into the Ocean. The town has some amazing traditional architecture with Temples, Hot Spring Houses, and traditional Inns.It is one of the richest sources of Hot Springs in Japan and there is a myriad of water flowing from the mountains and springs throughout the village leaving its soothing sound as it passes.Please have a look at the attached maps to see the position of Nozawa Onsen in Japan and also the great position of Lodge Nagano in the Village. Lots of great places to eat and check out nearby.

How To Getting there

Plane:

From Australia it is an 8-hour Flight, Hong Kong 4 hours, Singapore 6 Hours Europe 15 hours to the nearest International Airports of Tokyo or Nagoya

Shuttle Bus:

There is a shuttle bus service from both Tokyo and Nagoya Airports that will pick you up at the airport and drop you at our door approximately 5 hours. Only 11500 yen per person 8000 yen if under 12 years old

Train:

From anywhere in Japan you can get the Bullet Train or Express to Nagano City then change to the Iiyama Line to Togari Nozawa Onsen Station. A bus usually meets the train and is a short ride to the Village of Nozawa Onsen. If staying at Lodge Nagano get off at Bus Stop Number 5 called Shinden, If staying at Villa Nozawa get off at Bus stop Number 6 Nakao.Then it is a few hundred meters up hill towards the slopes to the Lodges. Taxis are also available from the station to the door and probably the easiest way

Bus:

There are a number of overnight and day buses from most major Japanese cities from about 4000 yen per person.

Car:

Nearest Expressway is Joshinetsu and nearest national road is Route 117

13 Signs of Burnout and How To Help You Avoid It

By Henry Neils

In some ways it was a typical breakfast meeting. The waitress was pleasant, the eggs were average, and the restaurant was full of busy people. We shared a cup of black, coffee-like substance, and the first few times my client took a sip he managed to spill quite a bit of it. His trembling hand was just one of the symptoms of his burnout. That’s why we were meeting. He wanted to know if I could help him.

I picked up a fork and explained that as long as I used it for eating, the fork would last indefinitely. However, if I began to use it to drive nails or dig trenches, it would soon break. The key was to use it for what it was designed to do.

The look in his eyes told me he got it, but I still went on to say that people are like the fork. When they do what they are not designed to do, they eventually break.

Sure enough, his MAPP showed that he was designed to work on projects where there was a definite goal. He derived immense satisfaction from reaching goals. He also needed to work by himself about half the time. He was a scientist and enjoyed lab time, doing calculations, and interpreting test results.

What his job required on a day-to-day basis was another story. His primary task was to supervise a dozen people and maintain operations. No goals. No projects. No time alone. Consequently, his job was sucking the life out of him.

Much credit for his recovery goes to his boss who was willing to change the job content to fit the design of a valuable employee.

So how do you know if you, a loved one, or someone who reports to you is suffering from burnout? Here are the early warning signs.

1. Chronic fatigue - exhaustion, tiredness, a sense of being physically run down
2. Anger at those making demands
3. Self-criticism for putting up with the demands
4. Cynicism, negativity, and irritability
5. A sense of being besieged
6. Exploding easily at seemingly inconsequential things
7. Frequent headaches and gastrointestinal disturbances
8. Weight loss or gain
9. Sleeplessness and depression
10.Shortness of breath
11.Suspiciousness
12.Feelings of helplessness
13.Increased degree of risk taking

Fight burnout. Do what you were designed to do. If you (or you know someone who does) fit this description have him/her take the MAPP Assessment. Take a close look at what is said about you in your MAPP, and what you are naturally motivated toward with regard to your work. Sometimes a simple change at work can help you avoid many (if not all) of the early warning signs of Burnout.