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Myoko To Host Golden Trail World Series Race This September

Jul 24, 2026

Myoko will host a Golden Trail World Series race in September 2026, bringing elite trail runners to the mountains of Niigata Prefecture.

Niseko Heliport Sees Growing Demand Two Years After Revival

Jul 16, 2026

Helicopter traffic at Niseko Heliport has risen since its 2024 revival, although difficult winter weather continues to disrupt charter flights.

US Becomes Niseko’s Top Foreign Overnight Guest Market For First Time

Jul 02, 2026

The US became Niseko’s largest foreign overnight guest market for the first time in 2025-26, ahead of Australia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Free Summer Shuttle Buses Return To Kutchan And Niseko

Jul 01, 2026

Free summer shuttle buses return to Kutchan and Niseko this year, linking JR stations, resort areas and local attractions using accommodation tax revenue.

Niseko Annupuri To Fully Upgrade Gondola By Winter 2028

Jun 03, 2026

Niseko Annupuri will fully rebuild its gondola, increasing capacity from 1,440 to 2,800 passengers per hour ahead of winter 2028.

Niseko Lift Usage Fell 5.5% In 2025-26 Season After Slow Start To Winter

Jun 03, 2026

Niseko United’s four main ski resorts recorded a 5.5% fall in lift and gondola usage in 2025-26, mainly due to a delayed start caused by low early snowfall.

Niseko Village To Build New Gondola And Upgrade Mountain Access

May 16, 2026

Niseko Village will install a new eight-person gondola, doubling transport capacity and strengthening its push as a year-round mountain resort.

Shareholder Pressure Puts Niseko Annupuri In Focus

Apr 07, 2026

A shareholder proposal has put Niseko Annupuri in the spotlight, raising questions about governance, investment and the resort’s long-term potential.

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Buckle Up: Swatch Nines Snow Makes Its Asian Debut At Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu

Mar 26, 2026

Swatch Nines Snow comes to Asia for the first time, with Niseko Grand Hirafu hosting—boosting tourism, culture, and real estate appeal.

Central Hirafu Set For New 19-key Hotel Project

Mar 20, 2026

A new 19-key hotel-condominium is planned for central Hirafu, with construction due to start in 2027 and opening targeted for winter 2029.

Midtown Niseko Sale Signals Continued Investor Interest In Hirafu

Mar 15, 2026

Midtown Niseko is set to be sold in an US$80 million deal, underlining continued investor interest in Niseko hotel and resort assets.

Hakuba Happo-one To Open New Gondola In 2027

Feb 26, 2026

Happo-one’s new gondola, opening in 2027, promises faster access, higher capacity and a revamped base—signaling a major Hakuba upgrade.

North America’s First Direct Flight To Sapporo Has Just Been Announced

Jan 22, 2026

The first non-stop flights from North America to Hokkaido are due to start from December 2026.

One Of Niseko's Hottest New Hotel Complexes Is Giving Away Free Choux Buns

Jan 09, 2026

Enjoy complimentary choux cream, a delicious onsite food truck, and explore prime real estate opportunities at Hotel101.

Niseko-Hirafu Set for Major Upgrade as Parking and Transport Capacity Expands

Dec 23, 2025

Hirafu Infrastructure Upgrade Plan: Expanded Parking, New Transport Hub, and Long-Term Impact on Niseko Property Values

Uber Taxi Launches in Niseko

Dec 16, 2025

Uber Taxi has launched in Hokkaido for 2025, offering on-demand licensed taxi services that make getting around Japan’s top ski resorts easier than ever.

This Japanese Ski Resort Is Poised to Become A Worldwide Health And Longevity Hub

Nov 29, 2025

A pioneering global health and longevity hub led by anti-ageing experts where advanced regenerative medicine & wellness programs meet skiing is coming to Japan.