Place your business in the most popular English guide to Myoko, Lake Nojiri, Iiyama, Shibu Onsen AND Togakushi

Background

The Explore, Ski and Stay Myoko Kogen sites are the recognised authorative guides to Myoko Kogen and the surrounding areas. The Explore The Heart of Japan website was launched in 2003 as the first English website focused on the area and is still the most popular and informative English portal for the Shin'etsu-kogen area, in particular - Myoko Kogen, Lake Nojiri-ko & Togakushi, plus more recently, Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka Onsen (Japan Snow Monkey Park). The site has the widest available range of accommodation in the area - and all booking can be done online in English. In 2008 we also launched the popular new sister sites - Myoko Kogen: Ski the Heart of Japan & Myoko Kogen: Stay in the Heart of Japan.

Why advertise with us?

The Ski, Stay, Explore The Heart of Japan sites are usually listed within the top three listings* with popular search terms on all major search engines. The Ski, Stay, Explore The Heart of Japan sites have also been linked or recognised as the authorative guide by a variety of websites and travel companies including HIS, JNTO France, Sydney Morning Herald, Lonely Planet, The News Corporation Travel Section and Qantas Travel Insider. The sites currently receive over 300 page views a day (usually many more during winter) from all around the world, particularly Australia and the U.S.A, as well as Japan - with visits averaging at least five minutes. Around 50% of visitors usually 'out click' to one or more of the business links listed on the site, such as accommodation or ski areas. Although other more general Japan sites may get more 'clicks' our focus on only the local area means that our visitors are far more likely to stay longer and, in turn, purchase via links on the site - thereby creating better value for advertisers.

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Rates

After our recent revamping and expansion we are now offering competitive and cost effective rates for advertising on the site.

Free Listing

We are happy to text link to your website for no charge for six months. However a reciprocal link must be provided on your site to ours. Please ensure you send the correct url you wish us to link to, preferably English (due to the amount of web traffic coming from outside Japan) but sites in Japanese are also acceptable. Free linking can also be done by posting discussions and advice on our ski forum.

Paid Rates

These will depend on the size of the advertisement required and the number of pages it is listed on. There is a 20% discount for 2-3 pages & 50% for 4 or more pages. Further discounts are available for payment 12 months in advance.

Text and description links:

100 yen per month, per link

Example: Canadian Log House - Cheap and comfortable accommodation in Myoko

Button links:

250 yen per month, per page

Example:

Banner links:

500 yen per month, per page

Example:

Advertorial (advertising article):

Besides banner advertising and text advertising, it is possible to place special articles or pages focused on presenting local sightseeing, traditional events and culture. Basically, materials such as articles and images should be prepared by your company/association. Please be aware that we may reject articles depending on its content.

Rates to be negotiated

Dedicated page:

1,000 yen per month

Minimum six months, includes design in English and/or Japanese. Graphics provided by yourself (small fee for design by us)

Account payments:

Via Paypal OR to local bank in Myoko, Australia or HK - up front or monthly. Please confirm amount and time before sending.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your marketing. Feel free to e-mail us to discuss any matters further.

*Popular Search Terms
Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts (Google.com)	Myoko Kogen Ski Guide (Yahoo.co.uk)
Lake Nojiri (Yahoo.com)	Nojiri Hotels (Yahoo.co.jp)
Myoko Kogen (Google.com.au)	Togakushi directions (Altavista.com)
Narita to Myoko Kogen (Yahoo.co.jp)	Nojiri Summer (Google.com)
Japan's best ski resorts (Altavista.com)	Longest ski run in Japan (Google.com.au)
Tokyo to Nagano access (Google.com)	Togakushi Shrine (Google.com)
Shibu Onsen Accommodation (Google.com)	Myoko Kogen Hotels (Google.com)