festivals
In Focus with Yukihiro 'The Hero' Takahashi
WHETHER it's for his ski guiding, management of hotels, restaurants and festivals, or promoting and marketing Niseko to the world, everyone seems to know family man, businessman and downright nice guy, Yukihiro-san.
Niseko Utari music festival is environmentally sound
THE Niseko Utari Festival - a concert event that combines Japanese music culture and environmental awareness - returns on February 1 for a party that spans between Hirafu and Kutchan over more than 12 hours. Returning for the second time, the hit festival boasts local artists, bands and DJs in genres such as hip-hop, house, dub, jazz, punk and
Kutchan Potato Festival washed out
THE strength of the Japanese character shone through in Niseko this weekend at the annual Kutchan Jaga Matsuri (Potato Festival).
Rain dogged the festival from start on Saturday morning to finish on Sunday night, but the show went
