It’s back, it’s cold, it’s awe-inspiring, it’s exciting, and it’s bigger than ever! Japan’s biggest winter festival makes its triumphant return for 2019!

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If you’ve ever seen a Japanese period piece or samurai film, or have listened to a big-budget movie soundtrack in the last 15 years, chances are you’ve heard the epic rumblings of one of Japan’s most recognisable traditional instruments, the Taiko drum.

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The peak holiday season has descended upon us, the heavens have opened, and the Xmas snow has arrived in Niseko!

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Pack your bags and wrap up warm — there’s just 10 days left until the official (planned) start of the 2018/19 season!

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There may have been more beautiful bluebirds over recent days, but don’t be fooled — winter is well on its way. If it’s anything like last season, we’re in for more incredible early snow, and lifts could open as early as the final week of November.

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Midway through October, Niseko’s got the ball rolling with the area’s first seasonal snowfall atop the incredible Mount Yotei!

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As we pass through the spring equinox and the temperatures begin to flirt with positive numbers, Niseko is starting to quiet down as the crowds recede. The roads start to reappear and massive snowbanks start to shrink as local businesses become visible again. […]

Levels of laziness and neglect of one’s vehicle is unfortunately a public display here in Niseko. If you decide to leave your car for two weeks, people will notice it as they walk by. And then they start to forget about it when your car is completely buried. Although this time the car in question was still visible, lets just say it was a close call. […]

Ready to rip your legs apart? Registration for the 2018 UCI Niseko Classic has opened up. […]

Kutchan’s Yukitopia Festival has been one of the local highlights since 1989 to enjoy the winter and beat the cold! Adults and kids come together on a weekend to enjoy winter-only activities at the Asahigaoka Ski Hill on Feb 17-18 (Sat-Sun).

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