Category Archives: Hokkaido

The “Real” Japan

By Simon | June 3, 2009

After reading the article Blizzard of Oz and a drive to the “real” Japan on Sunday I thought what Craig Tansley said was not quite true, great article though. I live in Niseko and not the ski resort of Hirafu and everyday I leave home I go to the real Japan. Granted in winter there [...]

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STONE COLD – DOMINANT FILMS

By Simon | May 18, 2009

A friend of mine gave me a copy of this video, it is a great watch that documents some excellent “Newschool Skiing” footage from between 2001 to 2007 of a group of Sapporo skiers. It is really inspirational whether you are a skier or a snowboarder. If you get the chance you should watch it [...]

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Sapporo Chitose Airport to Niseko Drive in Spring

By Simon | April 30, 2009

Some photos from the drive…

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Late Snow on Chitose to Niseko Drive

By Simon | April 29, 2009

The 2 hour drive back from Chitose airport to Niseko on Monday with new snow on the mountains and sun shining was almost a scene from mid-winter. Anytime of year the drive between Sapporo’s Chitose Airport and Niseko is a spectacular drive, possible more so in summer as you can stop off for a picnic [...]

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