Community & People

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Niseko's Food Revolution

01 December, 2015

Interest in Niseko is stronger than ever thanks to local food personalities like Shinichi Maeda, James Gallagher, Keiko Takaoka and Takuma Okada.

Community

Niseko Completes Another Clean Sweep at the 2015 World Ski Awards

23 November, 2015

Niseko has once again dominated proceedings at the World SKi Awards, claiming wins in all the Japan category awards.

Winter

Find Out What's Going On in Niseko in Winter 15/16!

15 November, 2015

Get ready Niseko! We have another fantastic lineup of events for winter 15/16.

Community

Park Hyatt to Open in Niseko Hanazono

10 November, 2015

Park Hyatt will open a hotel and an additional 100 privately-owned residences in Hanazono in 2019.

Community

Niseko Gets A Makeover: Before And After

28 July, 2015

See if you can tell the difference between these two photos of Niseko's main street. And we're not talking about the snow on Mt. Yotei!

Community

Cow Parade Niseko Kicks Off!

09 July, 2015

Video highlights from the 2015 Cow Parade Niseko launch party art exhibit.

Community

First Bullet Train Crosses Seikan Tunnel, Tokyo–Kutchan Route On Track

09 June, 2015

For the first time, a bullet train has crossed the Seikan Tunnel linking Shin-Aomori and Hakodate.

Community

Meet Cow Parade Artist Yuko Miyake

05 June, 2015

Yuko Miyake is a local artist who has designed two cows for this year's Cow Parade. She speaks with Experience Niseko about what the event means for Niseko.

Community

5 Japanese Dishes To Try in Niseko

26 February, 2015

Japan has so much to offer when it comes to unique and delicious dishes. Check out the top 5 must-try food we recommend for Niseko food lovers.

Community

Niseko Featured Among “100 Trips Everyone Should Take in Their Lifetime”

25 February, 2015

Find out how Niseko fared in Business Insider's list of 100 trips everyone should take in their lifetime.

Community

Southeast Asian Travellers Choose Hokkaido

19 February, 2015

A study by digital advertising company MicroAd has revealed that Hokkaido is the top choice Japanese destination for Southeast Asian travellers.

Community

6 Things to Know Before Visiting Japan

14 February, 2015

When you visit the beautiful island of Japan, it is important to be aware of culture differences, and to try and avoid accidentally insulting those around you.

Community

The 5 Top Activities for a Rest Day in Niseko

27 January, 2015

Here are 5 great activities for when you’re taking a rest day in Niseko. Just in case you need a day off the snow!

Community

Bullet Train Coming to Kutchan Soon(er)

12 January, 2015

The Abe administration has brought forward plans to link Sapporo and Shin-Hakodate stations by bullet train, which would stop at Kutchan.

Community

Niseko’s Best Onsen Is…

05 January, 2015

Popular snow forecast and travel website Mountainwatch lists its top 10 Niseko onsens.

Winter

Niseko Clean Sweep at the World Ski Awards

23 November, 2014

Niseko completed a remarkable clean sweep at the World Ski Awards that were held in Kitzbuhel, Austria.