new hirafu gondola cabins arrive

New cabins have arrived for the Hirafu Gondola.  They look beautiful.  Report and pics here at Niseko 360.  Note the new extra large external ski & board slots (plus the snowline creeping down Mt Yotei).

early sliding

If snowlovers ever needed a reminder that the White Season is fast approaching, see this report by the Tokyo Snow Club on the opening of two resorts in Honshu.

australian chamber orchestra niseko tour dates

ACO musicians Richard Tognetti, Satu Vänskä, Aiko Goto, Julian Thompson and Maxime Bibeau and members of the ACO’s Qantas Emerging Artist Program perform three evening concerts, leaving the days free for skiing. Concerts programs are to be confirmed.

12 Jan 8pm
Hilton Niseko Village

13 Jan 7pm
Hanazono 308

14 Jan 7pm
Niseko Grand Hirafu Mountain Centre

General admission tickets $30/2500JPY
Under 15 year olds $12/1000JPY

Tickets will go on sale in October 2011.

Details here.

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