Hirafu-zaka Fly By

Sep 16, 2014 | News

Wondering how progress on Hirafu-zaka is going…will we have a heated road and footpaths this season…will all of the powder lines be buried before winter? Time will tell but this is what it looked like yesterday.

Niseko’s Rakuichi on the Ranks with the Best in the World

Sep 1, 2014 | Food & Drink, News, Travel

Rakuichi from Niseko was invited by Rene Redzepi of the famed NOMA restaurant to present at this year’s MAD4 Symposium held on 24 and 25 August 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hosted by Rene Redzepi and co-curated by Brazilian chef Alex Atala of D.O.M., this year’s MAD...

Birds Eye View of Hirafu Village

Aug 28, 2014 | News

Loving the crisp morning air in Niseko!! A shot from this morning of upper Hirafu village, Mt Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort with the Hilton golf course and hotel visible on the far left.

Hanazono Hill Climb Peloton

Aug 7, 2014 | Events, News

Last weekends Hanazono Hill Climb was staged in great weather and huge success. This shot of the main peloton was taken above route 58 next to Hanazono resort as they charged up towards Goshiki onsen. The finish line was between Mt. Annupuri and Mt.Iwaonupuri...

Summer Scorcher in Kutchan

Jul 30, 2014 | News

This afternoon the temperature topped 31.6 degrees at 15:00! The hot temperatures will continue well into August – perfect for the summer holidays and festival season now upon us.