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Hokkaido Kitchen – Ghengis Khan
Yumi Yoshihara, the owner of Niseko Genghis Khan restaurant grew up in Seto, Aichi Prefecture,…
Majestic Mt. Yotei – hiking Fuji’s little brother
Hiking in Hokkaido is a must for anyone wanting to experience the islands outdoors at…
Nature Segway – explore Niseko the modern way!
The Segway is a two-wheeled, self-balancing, electric vehicle that was only introduced to the public…
Niseko Onsen Guide
REST, RELAX & REJUVENATE WITH A NISEKO ONSEN Immersing yourself in one a Niseko onsen…
Tea Time – exploring Japanese Tea
Whether they are Japanese teas, Western black teas, Chinese teas, or any one of the…
Picture Perfect – Summer Photography
5 part series covering different styles of photography in Niseko PART 1 – SUMMER: In this…
Mountain Vegetables
The true end date of Niseko’s famous winter seasons each year is different for each…
Mt. Yotei Junior Jazz School
The Sapporo Cultural Arts Foundation established the Mt.Yotei Junior Jazz School workshop in 2013 to…
Kayaking the Shakotan Peninsula
The history of kayaking began in Greenland and the Aleutian Islands. The first kayaks were…
Hang at a Hangi – kiwi style food
Boasting unparalleled powder snow, adventure and excitement during winter, and lush forests, bubbling brooks and…
GOLF & CHILL – swing into Niseko
When I first heard the stories of Niseko, this magical winter wonderland that has more…
Mishima san’s Flower Paradise
Due to a long winter and heavy snow falls in the Niseko area, the spring…
Road to Niseko
Ever wondered what an area designed just for cyclists would look like? Well, with its…
Stairway to Heaven – Taking on Mt Yotei
MT Yotei’s imposing presence poses a tantalising challenge to adventurers in NisekoMt Yotei is arguably…
The Evolution of Kimono – with Kenji Midorikawa from Sara Cleyz
It’s difficult to imagine a more eloquent symbol of Japan than the deceptively simple kimono.…
The forgotten art of turning
I have been involved in the snowsports instructing industry for almost 15 years as an…
Stairway to Heaven – Hiking Mt. Yotei
Mt Yotei is arguably the most iconic part of the Niseko landscape, and was formed…
Niseko Guru – The Bang Bang Story
Recently celebrating their 30th anniversary, Masa Saito’s BANG BANG has been one of Niseko’s most…
Cross Country – A skiers journey
On 15th December, 1981, Saori Maki was born in Rankoshi, a town of 6,500 people…
Spiritual Escapes
It is not uncommon to see non-religious Japanese people set up Kamidana within their homes…
Soba Sensei
The ancient art of Soba noodles began in ancient China and was brought to Japan…
Hokkaido Kitchen – Niseko Pizza with Cezar Constantin
Born and raised in Romania, Cezar Constantin first began to hone his skills in…
Bun-zai burger tour
Burgers are the heart and soul of any good food safari and holiday experience. They…
Heli heaven
Hokkaido, Japan is one of the most stunning places on the planet. It is stunning…
The Hokkaido Dog
The Hokkaido Dog, one of the native Japanese breeds, has lived closely with the indigenous…
Frozen Art
10 years ago, the sculptor Hirohiko “Hiro” Takenaka, visited Niseko for the first time. Based…
The Niseko Rules – understanding avalanche safety in the powder capital of the world
“Earnestly address the present problem that is facing you and it will eventually lead to,…
Summer Life
The majority of people who visit Niseko do so during the winter time and probably…
The soul of snow – with Gentemstick founder Taro Tamai
If you love snowboarding in Niseko’s powder and you want to try riding at the…
Hokkaido Kitchen – Soup Curry with Keiji Sakai
Keiji Sakai was born and raised in Niseko, his father an owner and chef…