New Gondola For Niseko Hirafu
Tokyu Resort, the owners and operators of Niseko-Hirafu ski hill, have confirmed plans to install a brand new 10 seater gondola in time for winter 2024/25.
News Archive
Niseko Averages Over 20 Billion Yen Per Annum In Real Estate Investment
A 2.5-year closure to inbound travel hasn’t slowed investment in Niseko’s market– the area has seen over 20 billion yen in real estate purchases each year.
Japan To Reopen To Visa-free Travel From October 11th
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed Japan will re-open to visa-free travel from October 11th 2022.
Niseko Mountain Biking Fundraising Campaign
The Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association (NAMTBA) has announced a prize raffle and fundraising campaign benefiting the construction of Twin Peaks Bike Park.
Japan set to announce restart of visa-free tourist travel
There has been more and more press about the soon-to-be-announced relaxations so we do feel more confidence that it will really happen (this time!).
Japan's Tourism Flipflop
After creating the most complicated system ever for tourism last week, it now seems like Japan will simply re-open borders from October.
Has Japan Messed Up Tourism (Again)?
From September 7th, tourists can enter on unguided tours - what does that mean and is it as good as it sounds?
Japan's Onsen Obsession
The modern wellness movement has gripped the world over the past 5-10 years. But, the Japanese... well, they've been doing it for centuries.
Is Japan Open For Tourism?
What's the latest on Japanese border restrictions and when can tourists expect to enter freely?
Bullet Train Connection to Kutchan
Fantastic news for trainspotters and powderhounds alike as work continues on the bullet train connection from Tokyo to Sapporo.
