by Stu Buckland | Dec 8, 2025 | Updates
19 Best Hokkaido Snow Festivals 2025/26 - Dates, Locations & Travel Tips Winter in Hokkaido is like something straight out of a movie. The ski resorts are jam-packed with powder chasers, and the whole place lights up with winter illuminations, massive snow sculptures,...
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 | Oct 24, 2025 | Updates
Best Time to Visit Niseko: A Month by Month Guide to Japan’s Powder Paradise Niseko is more than just the most famous ski destination in Japan, it has earned it’s reputation as a global icon of deep, dry powder and breathtaking scenery. Located on Japan’s...
