Niseko Snow Forecast Guide: What to Expect During the 2026–27 Ski Season (Based on the 2025–26 Winter)

by Soji Kato | Aug 5, 2026 | Blogs

How to Get to HAKUBA from Tokyo (2025 Update)

by Stu Buckland | Oct 30, 2025 | Blogs

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...

Ikuma Horishima – Japan’s Legendary Mogul Skier

by Stu Buckland | Feb 27, 2024 | Blogs

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...

Where to Ski in Hakuba: 10 Top Resorts in Hakuba Valley (2025-26 Guide)

by Stu Buckland | Dec 22, 2023 | Blogs

Where to Ski in Hakuba - The Ultimate Guide Hakuba gained prominence as a skiing destination following its role as the host of the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. The valley is home to ten distinct resorts: Jiigatake, Kashimayari, Sanosaka, Goryu, Hakuba 47, Happo...

Milk Kobo Niseko – Discover Hokkaido’s Delicious Dairy Desserts

by Stu Buckland | Dec 20, 2023 | Blogs

Milk Kobo Niseko - Discover Hokkaido's Delicious Dairy Desserts A trip to Niseko wouldn’t be fully experienced without stopping by the area’s renowned dessert haven – Milk Kobo. People from Japan and around the globe come to this iconic destination to indulge in the...