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u rba n access rfi\,t.iili,t.I'itJ � INDOOR SKIIN G The Lalaport Skidome (see blue september+october) is the world's largest indoor slope, with authentic, powder snow that's "refrigerated" to perfection. Ironical ly, this year-round, artifi cial ski area is most busy during the winter months, probably because it's located in the suburb of Funabashi, just 30 min utes by train from Tokyo Station (JR Keiyo Line). For information ca ll 01 1-81-474 32 7000. Y2200 (US$16) plus Y1000 (US$7) per hour or Y5400 (US$38) for an al l-day pass. WILD BLUE FAUX BEACH Warp into the tropics on this artificial 'island' in centra l Yokohama City. Wild Blue offers lim ited surfing (ca ll ahead), boogie boarding (boards are available to rent), swimming, tanning and other beach-side attractions. Wild Blue's gift shops offer everything from swimsuits to souvenirs to beach game equipment. Stick around for "Sunset Time" every evening when the island and beach area are il lu- minated (for a "romantic climax"). Wild Blue 2-28-2, Heian-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 01 1-81-45-51 1-2323 .. SURVEY MOUNT FUJI Thousands of people ascend Mt. Fuji's summit every year, but only true climbing maniacs attempt this in the wi nter months. Instead, try buzzing Japan's most famous mountain hour radius on a paraglider, soaring along an eight-mile ridge with full views of Fuji-san's crown at all times. Paragl iders launch from a hillside at Asagiri Kogen, one hour, 30 minutes west of Tokyo. The local paragliding school, S. E.T. Asagiri, rents full sets of equipment and offers various instructional courses. However, if you're intent on setting foot on the mountain, contact Fujiyoshida City Hall for win ter climbing information (01 1-81-555-22-1111) or check out their web site at http://www.city.fujiyoshida.yamanashi.jp/english/fuj i.cl imbing. info.htm I To stay overnight on the mountain, call the Mountain Hut Association Office at 01 1-81-555-22-1948. e c c c M e c M e c e e 3 e, i SURF THE BEST BREAKS IN JAPAN There's great surf along Japan's Pacific coast all year round. Pack your board and hit the intense reef surf on the rocky Chiba coast, or try Sagami Bay's sandy beaches. Best beaches at Chiba include Shingoan, Malibu and Matsube Bay. Sagami Bay's breaks range from beginner to powerful rivermouth and point breaks. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e .... ....... ....