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  • Taiko drumming legend Roku-san farewelled
    February 26, 2010
      NISEKO this week said goodbye to Rokurou Takada – the founder of Kutchan’s thriving taiko drum culture – who passed away on Sunday, aged 96. Roku-san, as he was affectionately known, was universally loved for sharing his warm-hearted passion and enthusiasm with young and old alike.   He died of a heart attack on Sund...
  • In doubt? Don’t just throw it out!
    February 20, 2010
    NEXT time you’re separating garbage into one of the many bins in your house or accommodation, spare a thought for these guys. Just a Sappor...
  • The start of the Finnish in Niseko
    February 20, 2010
    THE call of Niseko’s world-famous powder snow has made its way to the far northern reaches of Scandinavia – and apparently that call...
  • Parisian electro-jazz band No Jazz jazzes up The Barn.
    February 17, 2010
    NISEKO’S new restaurant and bar, The Barn, was packed wall-to-wall last night with revellers jiving to the international sounds of Parisian...
  • Hanazono: A resort for all seasons
    February 06, 2010
    A STATE-OF-THE-ART bike and wakeboard park will be the centrepiece for Hanazono's year-round sports, adventure and activity resort, set to open t...
  • Native trees inspire master plan groundwork
    February 06, 2010
    SILVER birch trees casting dark shadows on a white, snowy background. That's the artistic inspiration for patterns on the road, footpaths and dri...
  • Mizuno no Sawa a big hit
    January 23, 2010
    NISEKO Village says public response to Mizuno no Sawa has been 'overwhelmingly positive' since opening the formerly off-limits run this year. Hea...
  • Little brother Moiwa kicks on
    January 23, 2010
    OWNERSHIP of Niseko-Moiwa changed hands last season, and already we're seeing signs of a more progressive and successful future for the resort. A...
  • CHEERS...Niseko's history and future to be shared over a glass of red, or eight.
    January 20, 2010
    A WINE industry leader and a pioneering local developer will be special guests at an exclusive wine and art dinner in Niseko this Friday (Jan 22)...
  • EPIC SEASON...Skiers and boarders are lapping up the powder of 09/10.
    January 18, 2010
    NISEKO has once again been belted by about two metres of light, fluffy powder in less than a week, making season 09/10 so far one to remember....
  • AVALANCHE...a man dies at Shiribetsu-dake.
    January 18, 2010
    AN avalanche claimed the life of a 66-year-old man from Sapporo last weekend on a mountain near Niseko, Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper reports. Last...