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  • Master plan will 'lift' Niseko
    March 06, 2010
    NISEKO United is in need of a ‘mountain master plan’ to reach its full potential, according to a world-renowned, Whistler-based mountain resort planner. Paul Mathews is founder and president of Ecosign, which since 1975 has directed the planning and design of more than 350 major mountain resort projects in over 32 countries, includi...
  • 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...
  • 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....