Page Seven
Page Seven is a collection of interesting, quirky, timely or funny news stories from across Niseko, Hokkaido and Japan.
It also features the latest report on what the snow has been like or what it’s forecast to be like in the coming weeks, so keep your eye out for ‘Snow Flakes’.
Hirafu safe in Derek's hands
MISBEHAVING tourists have been warned – Derek ‘The Enforcer’ Begley has just become the unofficial guardian of the peace in Hirafu
Domo arigato, Après Roboto
THE Après Bar has just discovered what Japan has known all along – robots make great employees
Snow Monkeys Beating The Cold
One question we’re so often asked is: where can you see the snow monkeys in the hot springs? Most people will tell they aren’t in Hokkaido, but…
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Signs say big season... maybe
13/12/08Brendon Eishold says the potential is still there for a great season
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Spring skiing has sprung
29/03/08Winter has come to an abrupt end the length of the archipelago.
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One last blast of winter
15/03/08Niseko had its biggest one-day snowfall in six years last month.
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Storm hammers Hokkaido
01/03/08The word this week was : “The dump of the season’s coming”
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White January figures in
16/02/08Official stats prove it - we had a lot of snow in January!
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White January and some blue
02/02/08As the calendar flicked over to 2008, the real Niseko returned.
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Global warming just hot air?
19/01/08Global warming can’t be ignored, but it’s been dumping worldwide.
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Thanks for the snow sis
05/01/08El Nino has backed off and in exchange we’ve got its sibling.
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Bumper season forecast
22/12/07An early start to winter 07/08 was an omen locals were praying for.
Snow Flakes
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Winter mountain biking
People usually ask two questions when they see Andrew Caldwell with his snowscoot: 1. Is that thing fun? And 2. Why don’t you ride a snowboard?
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'Best powder trip ever': Armada skis founder
A couple of pros whose job it is to travel the world in search of the best snow, testify they’ve just had their best powder trip ever…
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Eye Pod Wink
A researcher has invented a system that allows people to operate electronic devices by winking.
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5000 hits a day
Expose your product to 5000 customers a day. The Daily English Show is looking for sponsors.
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Latitude 42
The latitude 42 north passes through the middle of Niseko, but we top them all for snowfall.
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Rivers set to rage as rafting co's gear up
With the early melt, Niseko outdoor adventure companies geared up for an early rafting season.
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Beer + Milk = ???
“I’ve got an idea… how about we mix our surplus milk with beer and sell it.”
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Frozen Motion
Freeze TV recently rolled into Niseko to film for its popular snowsports television series.
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Niseko History 101
‘Niseko’ was the name originally given to the area by the Ainu, Hokkaido’s indigenous people.
International flavour
Niseko now has it's own Belgian beer bar (and they do the best rotisserie chicken in Hokkaido too).
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Previous Articles on Page Seven
- Niseko Makes Top 10 Resorts List
- Ski sales to begin
- Backcountry Safety Call
- Yoteis Magical Water
- Biggest Names In Snowboarding Hit Niseko
- Alpen Hotel Penguin Parade
- Avalanche Deaths Highlight Dangers
- Surfanic Jacket Giveaway
- Swedish Skiers Drop Into Niseko
- Please Dont Ski In The Village
- Niseko Plough Returned
- Touch Break For Surf Champ Mick
- Randys Early Season Pick
- Aussie Lady First Western Geisha
- Putting Niseko On The Map
- Hokkaido Resorts Trucking In Snow
- Restaurateurs Beef It Up
- Mazda To Name Mx5 Niseko
- Surfanic Arrives In Niseko
- 5000 Hits A Day
- Alpen Hotel Penguin Parade
- Aussie Lady First Western Geisha
- Avalanche Deaths Highlight Dangers
- Backcountry Safety Call
- Beer+milk
- Best Powder Trip Ever
- Big Day Out Comes To Niseko
- Biggest Names In Snowboarding Hit Niseko
- Domo Arigato Apres Roboto
- Eye Pod Wink
- Frozen Motion
- Hirafu Safe In Dereks Hands
- Hokkaido Resorts Trucking In Snow
- International Flavour
- Latitude 42
- Mazda To Name Mx5 Niseko
- Niseko History 101
- Niseko Makes Top 10 Resorts List
- Niseko Plough Returned
- Please Dont Ski In The Village
- Putting Niseko On The Map
- Randys Early Season Pick
- Restaurateurs Beef It Up
- Rivers Set To Rage
- Ski Sales To Begin
- Snow Flakes
- Snow Monkeys Beating The Cold
- Surfanic Arrives In Niseko
- Surfanic Jacket Giveaway
- Swedish Skiers Drop Into Niseko
- Touch Break For Surf Champ Mick
- White January
- Winter Mountain Biking
- Yoteis Magical Water
Today
Lo: -6°C.
Hi: -3°C.
Hi: -3°C.
Tomorrow
Lo: -5°C.
Hi: -1°C.
Hi: -1°C.
Thursday
Lo: -7°C.
Hi: -1°C.
Hi: -1°C.
Powderlife Magazine
Flip thru our latest online virtual mag Powderlife Issue 11 and for past issues of Powderlife Niseko go to...
6 Jan Juicy-Fried-Cchicken Eating Comp
To see who can stomach the 6 peices the fastest chicken 1000 yen pot winner takes all The Game is one peice of chicken followed by a 375ml can of beer if you spew your out first finished wins
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6 Jan Chillout Resort Night for Staff
Chillout Resort Night 300yen Beer for resort staff 8-9pm every Tuesday
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7 Jan Midweek Madness Nomihodi.
Midweek Madness Nomihodi 9-11pm 2000yen Beer and Basic Spirits Every Wednesday.
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8-9 Jan DIRTY LAUNDRY @ The Northern Fox
Dirty Laundry - one of the biggest DJ acts in Australia comes to Niseko for one night through the form of head DJ - Dean Cherney. Tickets 1000Yen on the door Limited numbers so ghet there early not to miss out.
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9-10 Jan Red bar beats party
Red bar and restaurant is located middle hirafu free shutle bus stop#4.We have every friday dj party by national and international djs. Red bar and Restuarant every day open for deliciuse netive neplease food. Where you will get realy test of spice. Come and visit once you will love it. See ya at red bar and restaurant.You will enjoy with frindly staff herein.
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10 Jan The Annual Capricorn Congregation
Time has come again for the annual Capricorn Congregation. Capricorns and friends; lets unite for this annual event to celebrate our birthdays in style! Saturday the 10th of january. From open, till late.
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10 Jan 80s Night
10.1.09 80s Night. Free entry. Fancy dress gets 1 free drink on arrival. Prizes: Best Dressed Best 80s Dance moves Biggest 80s Hair style
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10 Jan Snow Tube & Tobboggan Championships
Join a team of 4 and race around the snow course.
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11 Jan Jazz Live at Half Note
Jazz bar Half Note presents a pianist, Kuniko Kanno from Sapporo. Please enjoy her beautiful Jazz standard numbers with her trio.
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11 Jan Japanese Lesson For Beginners
tdes presents: Japanese for Powder People - a fun, informal Japanese lesson for complete beginners, every Sunday at Samurai Bar, Niseko Yurt Village. 1000 yen per person (includes one drink). We teach you simple and useful words and phrases to use during your holiday, like: Two beers, please. To get to Samurai Bar: Opposite Seicomart theres a road that goes down the hill, past Australia House. Go down that road about 100 meters and you’ll see Samurai Bar on your right – it’s in a yurt. See you there!
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