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Powderlife Magazine - Issue 12

Fri, January 9th 2009 - Thu, January 22nd 2009

Features

  • Japanese beer
    Brews of Japan: the beer in review
    LIKE many countries, Japan takes a great deal of pride in its national beers – or ‘biru’, in the local dialect. Whilst its wines have not reached the heights of other countries like...

Irasshaimase

  • Bar Barunba Hirafu
    Bar Barunba, Hirafu
    One of Niseko’s most popular bars is a small hole in the wall in Hirafu Middle Village, just below the main street. While it’s also an Indonesian restaurant, it’s famous for being on...
  • pension kisara hirafu
    Pension Kisara, Hirafu
    Yoshitomi Kisara, the owner of Pension Kisara in Hirafu Middle Village, was born in Sapporo and when he was 14 moved to Niseko with his family to start the pension. After university he moved to Tokyo...
  • Kokoroya Kimonos and Souvenirs
    Kokoroya Kimonos and Souvenirs
    Kokoroya owner Chizuko-san has always been fascinated with kimonos. One day, she saw a box filled with Kimono in the garbage and thought what a waste that such a beautiful thing should be thrown away....

Kutchan

  • Kimono lady Kutchan
    Culture in Kutchan
    MANY tourists visiting Niseko to explore its reputation as the ‘land of powder snow’ may be forgiven for thinking they are about to embark on a traditional Japanese holiday experience. The...