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I have ridden the NISEKO steam locomotive. You need a reserved-seat ticket between Sapporo and Kutchan, but you can enjoy a small trip with local fare between Kutchan and Rankoshi. I savoured a short 50 minute round-trip journey…
October 3 2011, 11:47am | Comments »
This weekend, HANAZONO308 hosted one the JCF Japan Series MTB X-Country races, and it was quite the event. Competitors from all over Japan came to compete, and teams from major brands such as Cannondale and Giant were well-represented.…
July 4 2011, 5:31pm | Comments »
Yesterday, I went rafting with Hokkaido Lion Adventures. The Shiribetsu River, one of the most dramatic rivers in Japan, offers a number of activities you can enjoy throughout the year, and spring rafting is the most thrilling experience of…
May 30 2011, 12:09pm | Comments »
Sakuragaoka Park, located just above the JR Niseko Station, is a beuatiful area where you can enjoy a blanket of seasonal flowers like Fawn lilies and Corydails fumariifolia (ssp. Azurea). The scenery is truly magnificent. Unfortunately, if you…
May 11 2011, 1:58pm | Comments »
April 14 2011, 11:49am | Comments »
Early bird Season passes – You only need to register for the early bird season pass to take advantage of this discount. Before the end of August the discount off the All Mountain pass is 30% and from…
August 13 2009, 11:25am | Comments »
Watch expert chefs in action, take part in tutored tasting sessions of wine and beer and buy local produce at this years Taste of Melbourne festival from the 27th to 30th August. The Royal Exhibition building is transformed…
August 12 2009, 11:11am | Comments »
Summer is on the way and if you are heading to Niseko in the next couple of months, it is likely that for some period of time you will want to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace.…
June 10 2009, 5:29pm | Comments »
With the beautiful weather over the whole weekend bringing out people from Niseko and beyond, the Sakura Golf event was a success for all involved. Over 150 golfers teed off with the Cherry Blossom in full bloom, the…
May 13 2009, 9:57pm | Comments »
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