What’s Happening Around Town –14th March to 1st April

Mar 14, 2014 | Events, News

Even with the season slowly winding down, there is still plenty of things happening here in Niseko, in fact there is loads still on offer. Firstly, today is White Day here in Japan, which is a day for men to reciprocate the gifts that may have been received one month...

Niseko Snow Report, 14 March 2014

Mar 14, 2014 | Snow Reports

*0cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:00 today the temperature was -1°C. An overcast morning here in Hirafu. Warmer conditions again this morning. There is snowfall in the forecast over the weekend and into next week so fingers...

Japanese Culture 101 – White Day

Mar 13, 2014 | Events

And cringingly, sometimes referred to as ‘St White’s Day’ White day is a celebration that appears to be unique to Japan and Korea.  It was introduced in the 1980s (by brilliant confectionary company executives) to allow men the chance to reciprocate for any chocolate...

Niseko Snow Report, 13 March 2013

Mar 13, 2014 | Snow Reports

*0.5cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:00 today the temperature was -3°C. Warmer conditions this morning so our recommendation is to get up there and hit the groomed runs early for the high speed soul carving. Alternatively and...

Don Don is More Than Rice Rice

Mar 12, 2014 | Food & Drink, News

Far from the glitz and glamour of some of the other restaurants in town, like IKI or The Barn, the old timber building that Don Don is housed in has that old and charismatic ‘feel’ to it. The 2013/2014 season saw major interior renovations, changing from a small...