Travel in Japan

Two half pipe contests are held over in Hanazono this weekend! If you want to check out some of the best pipe riders that J-pow has shredding it up at the moment, go check it out! FIS Snowboard Japan Cup 2010 – Presented by kissmark Official practice – 29th January Qualifying round/final – 30th January 14th Hokkaido Ski Championship Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine. Hanazono Niseko Half Pipe Contest Related posts: Niseko Snow Report – 5th April 2009

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Hanazono Niseko Half Pipe Contest

Want to check out another resort while in Niseko? Take a look at Kiroro,  here is some helmet cam footage by Matt Hampton from Rhythm Snowsports

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Kiroro Helmet Cam With Matt Hampton

The Japan Times Online have reported that Hokkaido has received record snowfalls for January. But it is only the 7th! See the article below. This photo is one of my favorites from around town in the last few weeks.

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Record January Snowfalls

Check out this crazy camper!Andrew Morton from the Sunshine Coast soaking up the last of the sun, we hope! Photo credit : Glen Claydon Photography – source: Glen Claydon Twitpic Want your photos published on Niseko’s non for profit and low on wank factor one and only Niseko Webzine?

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Getting A Niseko Snow Tan

Professional snowboarder and creator Taro Tamai and professional photographer and skier Yoichi Watanabe will discuss their affection for Niseko on 17 December at Kutchan SME Centre (Minami 1 Nishi 1, Kutchan) from 18:30. Tamai is known for his “snowsurf” style as well as the popular snowboard brand, Gentemstick. His varying activities include organising photo exhibitions, creating Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine

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Affection For Niseko With Taro & Yoichi

If you are in Niseko at the moment the 2009 Avalanche Meeting will be held at Niseko Moiwa Ski Area Rest House at 7pm on the 23rd of December. Help avoid a tragedy and make your way to the meeting. Your Checking A Post From Niseko Webzine.

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2009 Niseko Avalanche Meeting

With the start of the season just around the corner, the crew from Black Diamond Tours is hosting a avalanche seminar at Yuki Bar this Friday – 30th October, 2009.

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Niseko Hirafu Avalanche Seminar

The first snow of the 2009/10 winter season has fallen in the Niseko area. Clouds hanging over the iconic Mt. Yotei parted briefly yesterday to reveal a light dusting of the white stuff on top of the volcano

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初雪 Hatsu Yuki in Niseko!

Suiboku is the new benchmark in luxury property in Niseko, designed to be a destination that will be enjoyed b y you and your family and friends. Brilliantly designed and sumptuously appointed

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New Suiboku Website