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New Year Taiko Drumming
On New Years day Niseko Discovery Holidays treated the village to a Taiko drumming show in front of our office. Taiko (meaning ‘drum’ in Japanese) drumming is a traditional form of Japanese ensemble drumming. The performances can last between 5 and 25 minutes and typically follow a jo-ha-kyū (beginning, middle, end/rapid, sudden, urgent, and emergency) ...
New Gondola – Update
The new Hirafu Gondola open on time and has already impressed many of the locals and visitors to Niseko. Halving the time and doubling the capacity of the lift the new gondola has been a great enhancement for the Hirafu ski area. Also new if the ‘Welcome Center’ located right next to the gondola which ...
First Tracks
Niseko is an amazing place: within only 24 hours Hirafu village went from no snow to a winter wonderland. This is thanks to the 20cm of snow that hit the area in only 1 day – an ideal start. Wasting no time some locals set out early the following morning to get a taste of ...
Niseko Snow!
Everyone in the Niseko area awoke Tuesday morning to snow in the village, marking the start of the season. The snow continued – with over 15cms falling throughout the day. This is a great start – and the quantity and quality of the snow a sample of what is to come!
New Gondola!
The new Hirafu Gondola project is currently on schedule and will be open for operation early December 2011! The old 4 person gondola is being upgraded with new towers, faster speed, and 8-person cabins. There will be a speed boost from 4m/s to 6m/s, which will shorten the trip from the base to the upper ...
October Snowfall!
First signs of snow have been seen in Niseko over the weekend. Temperature dropped down to 2 degrees, and the weather delivered its first snowstorm. Mt. Yotei was the first to get a dusting, followed by Mt. Annapuri, and now the village. Autumn started showing some beautiful shades, with each green leaf turning golden brown. ...
Japan’s Property Still Attracting Investors
The financial times has reported that Japan is still attracting some of the worlds largest investors, who are interested in the Japanese property market and its sound investment opportunities, despite the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. The article also reported that US investment funds managed by large groups such as Fortress Investment, Blackstone, ...
Niseko Treasure Hunt
Why not take up the challenge and answer the quiz to go into a draw to win a variety of amazing prizes!! 15 February – 31 March, 2012 There will be 3 treasure chests placed in each participating facility in Niseko. Every chest will contain a hint to help you find the next chest getting ...
Hokkaido’s Seafood is Safe
Ezo Seafoods, a local restaurant in Niseko, lets guests know that the seafood in Hokkaido is safe! Owner James has been monitoring the situation carefully over the past months, collecting data and information so he can let guests know that when they come to Niseko this season they can be assured the food is safe. ...
Niseko Awareness Campaign
Niseko has taken on a united front for the up and coming winter season by pooling money and resources to promote the safety of Niseko to Asia & Australia. With the expression ‘this should be you!’ branded on the adverts the Niseko collaboration is hoping to put Niseko & Japan back into the hearts and ...