Village Vibes

It's one thing to be in a car driving through winter Hokkaido on bitumen roads, but it's something else to be ploughing through half a metre of snow, over ridges and through gullies, weaving through forests for mile upon mile, without a building, car or power pole in sight.

Powering through powder

Scott Bowman has spent the last three seasons in Niseko without strapping a snowboard to his feet. “Once you’ve been snowmobiling you won’t want to go back,” he says with no hint of doubt. Join Powderlife as we get behind the wheel of a 150hp snowmobile.

Backcountry Touring

Niseko has plenty of easily accessible backcountry terrain, but unless you really know your backcountry safety it’s well worth hiring a guide to show you the best Niseko has to offer. Our backcountry tour began with a meeting at Higashiyama’s Black Diamond Lodge.
New Surf Champ Swaps Boards

It turns out 2008 surfing world champion Mick Fanning is also mad keen on snowboarding. Straight after claiming the title he headed to Niseko. Local pension owner Marcus St. John Dawe asked him a few questions about surfing, snowboarding and life in general.
Niseko A 12 Year Olds View

Recently we got a fantastic email from 12-year-old Kealan and nine-year-old Neesha Clarke. They had been travelling Japan with their parents and stopped in at Niseko and Kealan penned a story on the trip. Forget Lonely Planet – this is all you need!

Today

Lo: -6°C.
Hi: -3°C.

Tomorrow

Lo: -5°C.
Hi: -1°C.

Thursday

Lo: -7°C.
Hi: -1°C.

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Upcoming Niseko Events

5 Jan Sunday Sessions with Christian

Sunday Sessions with Christian Live Music from 8pm Free Entry

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5 Jan Ladies Night at Java Bar

Ladies Night. 1/2 price drinks 9-11pm for the ladies.

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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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