Japanese Culture 101 ­– St. Valentine’s Day

Feb 13, 2014 | Events

As adults from a predominately western society, it’s safe assume that most people are fairly familiar with the concepts and customs of this ‘Hallmark holiday’.  You know, man shows woman that he loves her by spending his money on frivolous temporary niceties like...

Niseko Snow Report, 13 February 2014

Feb 13, 2014 | Snow Reports

*0cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:00 today the temperature was -6°C. Presently overcast conditions with just a dusting of snowfall. Light snowfall has been predicted for he remainder of the week. At this stage it is unclear...

Niseko Snow Report, 12 February 2014

Feb 12, 2014 | Snow Reports

*5.5cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:00 today the temperature was -14°C. We have had a nice top up of snow overnight which will definitely improve conditions up on the mountain. There probably has not been enough for a reset...

Niseko Snow Report, 11 February 2014

Feb 11, 2014 | News, Snow Reports

*1cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:00 today the temperature was -12°C. A cold clear morning. Yesterdays predicted snowfall did not amount to much. Our recommendation is to get up on the mountain early and enjoy some soul carves...

A cross section of Hirafu Village

Feb 10, 2014 | News

Hirafu village. Return visitors are always surprised by the changes in Hirafu Village….this year is no exception. The constant redevelopment and construction in the village shows no sign of slowing down. Here is a cropped shot of the village taken from Mt.Yotei...