better late than never

'The Telegraph'(UK) has an article on Niseko, albeit perhaps a bit late for this season. The folks at the cosy 1,000m Hut will undoubtedly be pleased to be listed among the top five Niseko restaurants.

hardings in honshu & hokkaido

From the AAC Falls Creek weblog:

AAC Falls Creek members John and Will Harding went to Japan in January, staying for several days at the Blue Dragon lodge in Hakuba (discounts for AAC members), then travelled by train via the underwater Seikan Tunnel between Honshu and Hokkaido to Niseko, spending several days at the AAC Niseko lodge.

[AAC Niseko members are able to use their AAC reciprocal rights to stay at AAC Falls Creek or other Australian Alpine Club lodges during the Australian winter season.]

otaru

The coastal town of Otaru is eager for more tourist visitors. It is easy to visit Otaru if you travel by train between Sapporo and Niseko. Some details about Otaru here.

champagne powder

Alison Walsh writes in 'The Courier Mail' that 'Niseko's champagne powder comes with Aussie flavour'.

new school in niseko

Some amazing photos from a January trip to Niseko here.