Kon’nichiwa Nabe san!

Meet Nabe san! This local legend has worked at Rhythm Hakuba for 5 years now! Originally from Saitama; Hakuba has been his home for the past 14 seasons and counting…

In 3 words, he describes the snow in Hakuba as O.M.G.

His weapon of choice is Burton Skipjack & his retail pick of the season is Oyuki Yama Beanie & Proclava.

If you need a Rhythm Tune or any advice in general, Nabe san is your guy!

Q: Full Name & Position
A: Tsuyoshi Watanabe & Snowboard Tech

Q:Where are you from?
A: Saitama Japan 

Q: Favourite ski run or resort and why?
A: Happo One, Big mountain and steep course.

Q: What weapon do you ride? 
A: Burton Skipjack 

Q:What is your Rhythm ‘staff pick’ this season?
A: OYUKI beanie & balaclava.What is your tip to riding deep pow?

Q: What is your best vending machine buy?
A: Cola for black doctor.

Q: Describe your best day in Hakuba?
A: Snowboarding,Onsen,Beer.

Q: In 3 words describe what the snow is like in Hakuba?
O,M,G!!!

Q: What is the first thing you do when you arrive in Japan?
A: Eat Sushi!!

Q: What is your fav Japanese snack food?
A: Genji pie

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