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Sushi Kato – A Japanese Culinary Expedition
One of Niseko’s newest additions to the gastronomy scene, Sushi Kato, pays homage to the…
Finding Powder at Niseko Ski Area
Niseko Ski Area has seen immense change over the past decade with international customers travelling…
YUI Niseko – The Public Izakaya
Izakaya Izakaya are an integral part of the Japanese dining scene. They are a casual…
Niseko Happy Hour Guide – 2019/20
Whether you’re in Niseko to enjoy a snow holiday and just finished a big day…
Exploring Niseko with Ching Yu Huang
Niseko is home to the finest snow, world-class restaurants and some of the most impressive…
Christmas and New Year in Niseko
If you’re spending your Christmas and New Year in Niseko, this informative guide will ensure…
Opening Night | Tomo Niseko
New to Niseko Tomo Niseko is the newest addition to the village’s illustrious dining scene. This…
Niseko Opening Day 2019/20
After a few weeks of anticipation for the Niseko opening day in Grand Hirafu, it has…
Snowshoeing in Niseko | Hangetsu-ko | NAC Tours
The Journey Begins Awakening to the sounds of snow pattering on the roof, I let…
Step back in time with Somoza
Time seemed to stand still as we enjoyed matcha and sweets at Somoza; a 150-year-old…
Canyoning in Niseko
When you think of summer activities in Niseko, rafting is usually the first thing that…
Niseko’s Top Summer Stays
Are you looking for the best accommodation to choose in Niseko during a summer holiday?…
Toya Anime Fes 2019
Every June, the picturesque lakeside onsen town of Toyako explodes into colour for the annual…
Return to Niseko with Eric Pollard
Eric Pollard is one of the most recognisable names in the industry and is arguably…
Enter the Lab – Hokkaido Kitchen with Sekka Lab
Renovated from an old stone warehouse, Sekka Lab is a recently opened restaurant and bar…
Sisterhood of #pow
It doesn’t seem so long ago that Niseko was treated as a secret tip for…
Japanese Supermarket Safari: 10 Top Tips
If you’ve ever walked into the mysterious world of a Japanese Supermarket then the feeling…
Cocktails in Niseko – The Best Drinks in Town
One of the best things about Niseko is its nightlife with dozens of bars right…
Happy New Year 2019
The New Year was celebrated in style here in Niseko as locals and visitors ushered…
Fun Watersports Around Niseko
As well as being a winter sports destination, there are also plenty of opportunities to…
Top Tips from Locals: Jojo Katsumi
Hailing from Hachioji in western Tokyo, our very own advertising manager Katsumi Jojo settled in…
Latest from Niseko – Matsuri Time
August is here and things are heating up in Niseko with plenty of fanfare and…
Top Tips From Locals: Ben Howard
SkiJapan.com reservations manager Ben Howard has been calling Niseko home for almost 9 years seasonally,…
Latest from Niseko – Green Season is Here
We’re getting well into green season now and it’s set to be an exciting month…
Latest from Niseko – Bring on the Sun!
Things are warming up in Niseko with all that is white and snowy giving way…
Hokkaido Kitchen – Sushi Shin with Mr Satake
Along with tempura and sukiyaki, sushi is one of the most recognized and beloved Japanese…
Iaido – Smooth Draw
When Samurai warriors existed in Japan, the swords they used were revered by the warriors…
Uptown on the up and up – new rental, retail and coffee shop in Niseko
Brand new for the 2017-18 season in Niseko, NBS Uptown is in a prime location…
Discover Hokkaido
NOTICE: The following article was written by highly trained mountain guides. Back country skiing should…
Countdown to Pow: Niseko Winter 2018
The projected opening date for Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort is only a month away with…