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BBQ in Niseko
With a cold winter lasting 6 or so months, Hokkaido summer ends in the blink of…
The Call of the Mountains
For most people who live in and visit Niseko, this might only resonate with them during the…
Something’s Brewing – Craft Beer in niseko
When you think of beer in Japan the first thing that comes to mind is a cold…
Hokkaido Kitchen: Niseko Kushiya with Sho Azumae
After finishing high school, Sho Azumae endevoured on an ambitious journey with his surfboard in tow…
A Delicate Stroke
Believe it or not, ancient Japan had little to no use of its own written…
The Perfect Retreat
Louie Chan, Managing Editor of HK Golfer samples the delights of summer in Niseko, Hokkaido,…
Cast a Line in Hokkaido
Hokkaido lures many fishing lovers from all over Japan. The mountainous area of Niseko also has popular fishing…
Hooked on Hokkaido
What struck me first was how rapidly Hokkaido had shaken off the trappings of winter.…
Every Horse Has a Story to Tell
When it comes to the best of Hokkaido, delicious local food may immediately come to…
Hokkaido Kitchen: Sosaku Dining Kasseki with Toshitaka Kasseki
Toshitaka Kasseki, chef and owner of Sosaku Dining Kasseki, was born and raised in Hiroshima.…
Scenic Cycling in Niseko
One of the best ways of exploring the idyllic countryside of Niseko is on two…
Izakaya
There’s no place for dinner like an Izakaya restaurant – a casual dinner spot for…
Japanese Flower Arranging
The art of Japanese Flower arranging, known as Kado or Ikebana (“way of flowers”), has…
Hokkaido Kitchen: An Dining with Shinichi Maeda
Shinichi Maeda, the owner/chef of An Dining as well as An Deli, was born in…
Divided by Ink: Japanese Tattoo
One man alone will spend $30,000 over five years chiseling visions of fearless warriors, carp…
A Permanent Souvenir – Interview with Eli Ferguson from Ichi Tattoo
Eli Ferguson has quickly developed a reputation as one of the leading practitioners of clean,…
To Stretch or Not To Stretch
Along with almost every other health professional, I was educated to extoll the importance of…
Riding Tips: First Days on Snow
With all the excitement and energy that goes into planning, booking and actually getting out…
Gone Fishing – Big Fight Ice Fishing in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is considered by many to be the final frontier for the outdoors in Japan.…
Olympic Pathways – Reaching for Gold with George Murphy
To compete at the Olympics is a dream for every competitive skier, and that…
Snowshoe Building
The landscape of Hokkaido in winter is harsh and unforgiving. It’s hard to imagine that…
Fitness Tips – Get in Shape for your Snow Holiday
Here are some great exercises to get you fit and ready for winter, so you…
Soba
Made from buckwheat flour, the history of Japanese soba noodles supposedly date further back to…
Niseko Kids – Taiko
Born in Sapporo, Teppei was always an active child. After encountering wa-daiko (Japanese drums) at…
Picture Perfect – Winter Photography Tips
Pt II WINTER This article is the second part of our Picture Perfect series where…
Päradise
Pär grew up in a pristine, largely untouched area of Sweden called Märsta. His father…
Hokkaido Kitchen – Yukitei Tempura with Masato Murata
Born and raised in Sapporo, Murata san was a big fan of sports – particularly…
Keeping the Beat – Taiko performer Kris Gaethofs
My name is Kris Gaethofs and I was born in 1979 in the region of…
A brief history of Taiko
History The origin of taiko drum dates back as early as the 6th century CE,…
Cooking Le Cochon with Chef Kaz
– Update 2018: Le Cochon has closed its doors and is no longer operating – Chef Kazuhiko…