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Powderlife Magazine - Niseko News

  • One of the snowiest winter seasons on record and the complete shutdown of Fukushima have led to an increase in last minute bookings here with accommodations filling up for March.
  • WITH the season coming to a wrap here in Niseko, it’s a good time to go and explore the rest of Hokkaido. 
  • Now’s your time to decide who serves the best food, offers superb service and impresses all those out-of town visitors.
  • For the first time ever, the Hilton Niseko Village will be hosting the annual World Airlines Ski Championship from March 4 to 8.
  • Niseko’s revolutionary snowboard makers, Gentemstick, recently displayed their lineup of über-boards at the ISPO in Munich, regarded as the world’s largest winter sports exhibition.  
  • If you’ve missed out on the atmosphere at the Toyota Big Air a couple of weeks ago, head out to Hanazono for its Straight Jump competition on Saturday, February 25.
  • Kutchan’s winter festival, Yukitopia, kicks off on Saturday, February 18 with several not-to-be-missed activities.
  • LOOKING for a way to support a great cause and a chance to win some awesome Niseko prizes?
  • “SETSUDO” or snow cavern, is the newest and biggest snow and ice creation by artist Hirohiko Takenaka. 
  • SEVERAL new low cost carriers (LCCs) will start servicing New Chitose/Sapporo this year, as well as many other airports across Japan.
  • IF you’re skiing down the Alpen or Kogen run in a blizzard, keep your eyes focused on the flashing lights of Herbie’s Umbrella Bar.
  • NISEKO Adventure Company (NAC) is offering a new cycling adventure called the Ice and Snow Bike Tour.
  • THE growing international community here has long been waiting for it and as of January 23, 2012, Hokkaido International School (HIS) will open a campus in Niseko.
  • OUTDOOR adventure company NOASC offers a unique winter experience - winter rafting.
  • CHRISTMAS might be over, but you can still find Santa’s reindeer outside the Hilton in Niseko Village. 
  • YOGA classes are now available six days a week in Hirafu Village. Powder Yoga, run by Marika and Kanami (left), can be found at J-Sekka in the Kushi room.
  • THIS winter Black Diamond Tours has moved back to the Niseko Village base area and opened up a new office directly opposite the Milk Kobo and just a few hundred metres down the road from Black Diamo...
  • Niseko has much more to offer than the great skiing and for those interested in discovering the hidden cultural gems of the area and learning about Japanese Arts, Niseko Cultural School is offerin...
  • Hirafu-Zaka now
    The long-awaited renovation to Hirafu-Zaka Street broke ground this summer, starting at the top of the street with workers making preparations to bury power lines.
  • New Gondolas
    Prepare for a string of parties and events in the coming weeks, Grand Hirafu is celebrating its 50th anniversary. 
  • WHEN it comes to a Niseko season, they don’t come much better than this. Tonnes of snow,  tourists everywhere and business was booming.
  • Herbie’s rail jams a big hit
    THE thrills and spills at the newly opened Herbie’s Umbrella Bar rail jams drew some of the biggest crowds this season.
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  • Best of Niseko final call
    ENTRIES are about to close for the Best of Niseko, so be quick and cast your vote for your favourite business in Niseko.