WELCOME TO THE 2016/17 SEASON!
It’s that time of year again! The snowplows have starting rumbling around the streets, snow is piling up like giant marshmallows on rooftops and, most importantly, lifts in the Niseko area have fired up, ready to whisk skiers and snowboarders off to ride the world’s best powder. Decent snowfalls over the last week have accumulated […]
FIRST SNOW AND FRESH PLACES TO SHOP! WHAT’S NEW IN NISEKO AND HAKUBA THIS SEASON.
Winter has well and truly moved on in the Southern Hemisphere, which means it’s time to get ready for skiing and snowboarding in Japan. In fact Mt Yotei and the Annupuri Ranges have already experienced their first dusting for the season! Over the years the Niseko and Hakuba ski areas have evolved into international snow […]
2016 NISEKO SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR
Cycle season is well underway in Niseko and every year the calendar is jam packed with events for cyclists to participate in. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s something for you to take part in. Check out what’s coming up! Niseko Classic Group Ride – 11th July This […]
SOUL CYCLE. FROM NISEKO TO TOKYO BY BIKE.
“Doing a season” in Niseko, Japan has become a right of passage for many young skiers and snowboarders. Some might be embarking on a new career, others taking a break from one. Some are in the midst of a personal crisis, hoping that a few months of mountain living will give them clarity on whether […]
FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK YOUR JAPAN SKI HOLIDAY NOW!
Niseko and Hakuba in Japan are fast becoming two of the world’s most popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts. Over the last ten years both resorts have seen rapid growth in visitor numbers, which means a holiday to either place is no longer something that can be achieved on a whim. Instead, those who wish […]
ANNND WE’RE OUT! A WRAP UP ON THE 2015/16 SEASON
Epic Snowfalls This season resorts in Niseko recorded 10 meters of snowfall, most of which fell in January with 600cm worth of fluffy flakes hitting the ground. While this may seem a little underwhelming for a resort that on average receives around 15 meters of snowfall, it’s almost the same amount of snow that falls […]
APRES WEATHER: HOW TO STAY WARM ON THE STREETS OF NISEKO AND HAKUBA
For skiers and snowboarders the words ‘Japan’ and ‘powder’ go together just like sake and pizza (seriously…try it. Oishi neh!). But, in order to achieve snow of the quality they are famous for, Hakuba and Niseko’s weather conditions can often be harsh. For most of us, the thought of visiting places that get between 10 […]
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING IN THE HAKUBA BACKCOUNTRY
A nasty rumour is currently doing the rounds. You may have heard it. Or you might even be guilty of saying it yourself. According to this rumour there’s ‘no steep stuff in Japan’. No ‘real’ mountains. No ‘challenging terrain’. Well we’re here to tell you this isn’t true. The Japan Alps are a palatial range […]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GLOVES AND MITTS FOR SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
Cold. It can be a snow lovers best friend or worst enemy. One of the easiest ways to embrace a severe drop in temperatures is by having optimal protection for your body, starting with your hands. Here are our top tips for silencing the shivers by choosing the best gloves and mitts for skiing or […]
ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO FOR THE 2015/16 SEASON IN JAPAN!
The Niseko United ski area officially opened yesterday after over half a metre of snowfall in 48 hours. Today six lifts are running across Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Village and Grand Hirafu. Light snowfalls are forecast to continue until at least Monday, turning Niseko into a winter playground just in time for Christmas. At Hakuba lifts got […]
HOW TO AVOID FOGGING YOUR GOGGLES
Ever heard the saying “you can’t slide if you can’t see?” No? That’s probably because we made it up just then. It makes sense though, especially in Japan. Due to massive snowfalls it’s likely you will be skiing or boarding when the snow is dumping down and, while we all love getting our fix of powder, these […]
NISEKO’S CYCLING SEASON ROLLS ON
When the mountaintops surrounding Niseko turn green it’s time to ditch the skis and grab a bike! The ‘green season’ is currently in full swing, which means Rhythm has gone from living and breathing all things snow to loving all things bike. Here’s a taste of what summer has brought with it cycle wise so […]
