Evan Johnson

Evan came to Niseko for a ski season in 2015/16 and worked for Niseko Central as a Guest Host. One season wasn't enough though, and now he's back to stay year round! The snowboarding, dining and golfing were simply too good for him to want to live anywhere else...

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- Winter
Niseko Grand Hirafu Opens Tomorrow!
04 December, 2019
Amazing news from Niseko today with the announcement that after a tedious wait for the right snow conditions to arrive, Grand Hirafu will open tomorrow.
- Community
Niseko Keeps On Winning
02 December, 2019
Our very own Experience Niseko magazine and the famous Bar Gyu + join the list of Niseko icons being recognised and awarded across the globe.
- Winter
Finnair Announces Year-Round Sapporo to Helsinki Direct Flight
29 November, 2019
Finnair has announced that its plans for a direct flight between Sapporo and Helsinki will extend beyond just the winter and into summer 2020.
- Winter
Experience Niseko Homes Magazine: Out Now!
13 November, 2019
The third edition of Experience Niseko Homes magazine has arrived. Pick up your copy in resort or check it out online today.
- Winter
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Save, Save, Save.
07 November, 2019
Qantas has announced some incredible flight deals to Osaka and Tokyo from Australia, including direct one-way flights for only $349 AUD.
- Winter
All Mountain Lift Passes - Now Available Online
30 October, 2019
Niseko United has released a new online system for purchasing selected Niseko All Mountain Tickets allowing guests to save by booking and prepaying online.
- Summer
Sapporo Set To Host 2020 Olympic Marathon
17 October, 2019
Huge news from the International Olympic Committee yesterday with the announcement that 2020 Olympic Marathon will take place in Sapporo instead of Tokyo.
- Winter
New Mountain Center Annex Set to Open December 7th
09 October, 2019
The Hirafu Mountain Center situated alongside the famous Niseko Grand Hirafu Gondola base is undergoing an expansion, with an extension set to open in December.
- Community
Scott Jurek Ultra-Impressed by Niseko Trail-Running Scene
24 September, 2019
He's written a New York Times best-seller and set countless records in the world of ultra marathon and trail running. And Scott Jurek was impressed by Niseko.
- Community
Rugby World Cup Events and Deals
17 September, 2019
Japan will host the Rugby World Cup for the very first time this year, with the opening game taking place in Tokyo on Friday September 20th.
- Community
New Lawson Store Now Open
06 September, 2019
Located in the new Midtown Niseko, the brand new Lawson store offers another option for convenience store lovers.
- Winter
Teaser Video: New Ski Film by Taiyo Nakanishi and Yasuyuki Shimanuki
26 August, 2019
Film maker Yasuyuki Shimanuki and skier Taiyo Nakanishi have teamed up to create a brand new Hokkaido based ski-film, launching this autumn. Watch the teaser!
- Eat & Drink
"Conbini" Iced Drinks - Reviewed!
22 August, 2019
Summer in Niseko means rafting, golfing, BBQ's and more. And one of summer's pleasures has to be grabbing an iced drink from the local convenience store.
- Summer
Let's Eat Seasonal Corn in Niseko
02 August, 2019
The beginning of August signifies the start of peak corn season, and some of Hokkaido's corn crops are the best in the world.
- Winter
Make Your Day - New Video by Niseko Grand Hirafu
02 August, 2019
If you weren't already excited for next winter in Niseko, you certainly will be after watching the brand new 2019/20 Winter promo from Grand Hirafu Ski Resort.
- Summer
A Day Trip to Shakotan
30 July, 2019
For food, scenery and even a swim in a sandy beach, the Shakotan Peninsula is a summer day trip from Niseko to remember. Find out why.