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THE votes are in, the people have spoken, so here are the winners of Powderlife's 2009/10 Best of Niseko voting poll.

NISEKO Village ski resort has been bought out by high-profile Malaysian company YTL Hotels and Properties for ¥6 billion (approx. US$66 million).

POWDERLIFE'S Best of Niseko is back for another winter – your chance to vote for a Niseko business that has left an impression.

There are plenty of places to get a great big brekkie to fuel up for a day on the slopes... here are five of the best.

SNOW film celebs and locals turned out in droves last Saturday night for the premiere of two international snow films showcasing Niseko to the world – Car Danchi 4 Rent and Signatures.

Held at the Hilton, in the hotel's Hokkaido Ballroom, the party kicked off early in the evening with drinking, mingling,

TWO epic new international snow films showcasing Niseko's world-famous powder and terrain will be shown back-to-back at the Niseko Village opening party this Saturday night (November 28). 

HOW can you possibly choose a favourite restaurant in Niseko?! You can't, so you have to ask the public to vote for their's in the Best of Niseko Awards. The people have spoken, the votes have been counted... it’s time to announce Niseko’s most popular businesses for season 2008/09.

Best of Niseko 2008/09

By Prue Tilley
Marketing manager for Niseko Real Estate

Until recently, most of the local real estate focus has been on the small area of Hirafu. However, big plans are in the wings and many buyers are still unaware of the huge investment potential that lies in surrounding areas.

Individual investors and development

WHEN the history of Niseko is written, the latter half of 2007 will be seen as a major turning point in its transformation as a truly international winter resort.

In the run-up to the season this year, the judgement of the pioneer Australian developers has been well and truly vindicated, with significant international players