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Today we have the full moon night. Also the total eclipse of the moon occurred this morning and many parties held over the world. In Hokkaido,it supposed to be seen the partial eclipse in the morning unfortunately, does…
June 16 2011, 6:12pm | Comments »
Over the last few weeks in Niseko Hirafu the landscape in the upper village has been undergoing a major transformation with the demolition of the Hotel Niseko Scot. (click on the images to view them at a larger…
June 7 2011, 8:48pm | Comments »
garlic. A member of the onion family, garlic does well in cold climates and Hokkaido is ideal for growing it. We have gathered some Hokkaido varieties and are working on a large enough supply. Sometimes this takes…
June 5 2011, 4:02pm | Comments »
We are delighted to announce that we have received a video message from the Australian Chamber Orchestra confirming their plans to return to Niseko again this coming winter. This will be their third visit to Niseko and we…
June 1 2011, 10:36am | Comments »
On Saturday, the Hokkaido JET Project Outreach chair in Kutchan held a charity event to raise money for those affected by the tsunami in Japan last March. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it on the ride (I…
May 31 2011, 5:17pm | Comments »
Yesterday after a meandering morning cycle i dropped in at Niseko Green Farm to see how Dennis and the guys were doing. (click on the images to view them at a larger sizes) I am usually completely unaware…
May 31 2011, 12:24pm | Comments »
The weather is finally starting to improve here in Hokkaido and with the warmer temperatures early morning road cycling is on. Went for a ride last Sunday with a cool group although everyone was in much better condition…
May 26 2011, 9:35pm | Comments »
Interested in Hokkaido? I would highly recommend checking out Anthony Bourdain’s recent visit to Sapporo and environs. It not only explores unique aspects of Hokkaido’s cuisine and culture, but also touches on life in Japan during the post-quake…
May 21 2011, 11:22am | Comments »
It’s nearly the weekend so take a break from what you’re doing and watch this awesome video set in and around the ski resorts of Hakuba. Outstanding skiing and culture in Hakuba http://japanskiexperience.com/ski-hakuba/ Share this on Facebook Tweet…
May 20 2011, 5:45pm | Comments »
I’d forgotten how much fun Cricket can be. After a few weeks away it was cool to catch up with some friends jump in the car and take a road trip up to Jozankei just out side of…
May 16 2011, 6:47pm | Comments »
Hi, it’s Yoko who have just started to work for the NPB office. I’m from Sapporo, so the native Dosanko, but I am debutante of Niseko life. All starts in spring in Japan and I feel also starting…
May 12 2011, 3:57pm | Comments »
Being on holiday here in Australia has been sweet – catching up with family and friends, great food , amazing scenery…. but for the first time ever i have really been struck by the different seasons between my…
May 12 2011, 8:01am | Comments »