by Stu Buckland | Apr 15, 2025 | Updates
King Hooded Lift Upgrades Coming in 2025 Grand Hirafu closed early this season on March 31st to allow work to begin on major King Hooded Lift upgrades, which will see its capacity increased from a four-seater to six-seater, as a key part of Niseko Tokyu’s “Value Up...
by Stu Buckland | Dec 10, 2024 | Updates
Winter Activities 2024/25 Niseko is world-renowned for its breathtaking winter season, characterised by light powder snow that blankets the region from November through March. While skiing and snowboarding at one of the four resorts on Mount Niseko Annupuri is at the...
by Stu Buckland | Feb 27, 2024 | Updates
Ikuma Horishima - Japan's Legendary Mogul Skier Ikuma Horishima, hailing from Gifu, Japan, is a professional moguls skier on the international stage. At just 24 years old, he clinched a remarkable bronze medal in the Freestyle Moguls event during the 2022 Beijing...
by Stu Buckland | Jan 31, 2024 | Updates
Snow Festival in Hokkaido Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island, welcomes some of the most abundant snowfall on the planet, maintaining sub-zero temperatures from November to late February. While the climate may be challenging, it sets the stage for ideal conditions...
by Stu Buckland | Jan 18, 2024 | Updates
Chinese New Year in Niseko Japan is rapidly emerging as a leading global destination for the Chinese New Year holiday season. With a rich and immersive culture featuring unique cuisine, traditional attire, sightseeing opportunities, and guided tours, travelers can...
by Stu Buckland | Jan 13, 2024 | Updates
The Freedom of Heli Skiing in Niseko Heli skiing in Niseko epitomises the ultimate skiing adventure – a fusion of aviation, adrenaline, and the exhilaration of skiing down some of the finest mountains in the area. Imagine the excitement of soaring above japow-covered...
