The fastest way to enter Japan this winter

Finally, entering Japan has become much easier again. However, there are certain things you can prepare before entering the country to make your ski trip as smooth as possible. We have briefly outlined below how to enter Japan from 11 November, 2022.  Requirements for entering Japan Be sure to understand the following points and prepare […]

Will Japan open to tourists this winter 2022/2023? It’s a tough one

This is the one question on everyone’s mind. For over 2 years since the start of covid-19, Japan has held its reins tight with its border policy. While other developed nations have welcomed overseas tourists again with welcome arms, Japan has been using a drip-feed approach. Its current regulations allow only pre-arranged guided tour groups […]

Vaccinations in Niseko

Person getting vaccinated (Source: CDC from Pexels)

UPDATED: This is the latest information as of 22 November 2021. The article will be updated as new information arises. If you have any questions regarding the current situation in Niseko, please contact our team at [email protected].  Japan has made great progress with vaccinating the country’s  population. After a slow start early this year, the […]

Skiing empty Niseko in a pandemic

What was skiing like in Niseko during the pandemic? Snow, snow and more snow. It was far from an average winter season in Hokkaido or the rest of Japan. The whole country was closed for inbound tourism (and there are no plans to reopen the borders anytime soon). Niseko was hit the hardest among the […]

Thank you, stay safe and see you soon

Ski instructor Anthea and 3 year old student Darius

Thank you, stay safe and see you again soon To all our dear guests and community These last couple of months have been an unexpected and challenging time for us all. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented times as the lives of people, industries and governments around the world have been drastically impacted. Early Farewell […]