Niseko Snow Report, 27 January 2014
The Ruler is showing that just *2cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:30 today the temperature was -9°C. But we all know that’s not what happened. Yesterday the Niseko area was hit by a storm that dumped a bucket load of...
Festival of Japan Opening Ceremony
In a fantastic boon for tourists and foreign residents alike, this year is the inaugural Festival of Japan, which brings a wide variety of Japanese cultural events to Niseko. It was the opening ceremony last night, with a modest, though enthusiastic, crowd of holiday...
Demand For Real Estate in Niseko Back on Track
After a slowdown during the Global Financial Crisis and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, it seems that demand for real estate in Niseko is once again booming, with sales nearly doubling in the last twelve months. Michael Davenport from Niseko Consulting has...
What’s Happening Around Town – 24th January to 30th January
We’ve had requests to compile a quick list of things happening around town for the upcoming week, so have a look and make the most of your time here in Niseko! For an up-to-date list of what’s happening around town, have a look at our events page. Cultural...