by Stu Buckland | Nov 28, 2025 | Updates
Big Changes Ahead: 8 Niseko Resort Upgrades You’ll Love Big things are happening at Grand Hirafu thanks to the latest Niseko resort upgrades. In 2024, Niseko Tokyu installed a brand new 10-seater gondola, replacing the iconic Center Four lift. Now in 2025,...
by Stu Buckland | Nov 21, 2025 | Updates
Sapporo Christmas Market & White Illumination Planning a trip to Hokkaido’s ski resorts like Niseko, Rusutsu, or Furano? Make sure your itinerary includes a stop in Sapporo to explore Japan’s snowiest city and experience the Sapporo Christmas Market in...
by Stu Buckland | Nov 18, 2025 | Updates
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Drops New Niseko Promo Video for 2025/26 With Niseko’s lifts opening in less than 2 weeks, Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu has just released their new promo video for the 2025/26 season, and it’s hard not to get excited. As if we...
by Stu Buckland | Nov 17, 2025 | Updates
Japan Ski Holiday Checklist for 2025-26: Don't Leave Home Without These Essentials Japan’s ski conditions are unique, think knee deep snow, freezing wind, and small indoor spaces. Packing smart can mean the difference between a dream trip and a soggy disaster. If...
by Stu Buckland | Oct 30, 2025 | Updates
How to Get to HAKUBA from Tokyo (2025 Update) Tucked away in Japan’s breathtaking Northern Alps, Hakuba Valley stands out as one of the country’s top year-round adventure destinations. In winter, it’s a world-class ski paradise blanketed in deep snow; in summer, it...
