lodge manager 2010/11

We will be seeking a Lodge Manager for the 2010/11 Niseko 'White Season', specifically a person (or couple) who can offer:

• English (written and spoken), plus at least functional spoken Japanese
• Experience in similar hospitality roles
• Driver’s licence valid for Japan (Japanese or International licence)
• Applicants eligible to work in Japan for the whole season (more than three months) will be strongly preferred

Details are currently being finalised, so potential applicants may wish to register with Big Planet Placements in order to receive the 'job alert' when it is posted.

Update: direct link to the advertisement is here.

niseko green season

There is an excellent article about the Niseko 'Green Season ' in 'Metropolis' magazine.  Many people will be familiar with the fine dining, golf, mountain biking and whitewater rafting; but who knew that Niseko also had a local ostrich farm?

Read the 'Metropolis' article here (h/t JSekka).