Hokkaido is famous for its smorgasbord of delicious fare and one of its most well known is the trusty bowl of ramen noodles.

Yuki no Taki 1 & 2 are a fantastic pair of houses tucked away in the trees of the tranquil Soga area.

It has been a long hot summer here in Niseko but amazingly opening day is just around the corner..

Hiking opportunities abound here in Niseko and a great option suitable for the whole family is Hangetsuko or Half Moon Lake.

Kihaku is the latest edition to Holiday Niseko's portfolio of vacation rental properties and it is a stunner. .

Camping opportunities in Hokkaido abound with fantastic campsites within an easy drive from Niseko.

Ever dreamed of riding bottomless powder all through the day and into the night? Well, in Niseko you can do exactly that..

Every season in Niseko offers something special, with cherry blossoms in the spring, festivals through the summer and the emotive colours of the Autumn. Summer is of course one of the best times.

Ski and snowboard videos are what hungry powder hounds feast on during the summer months and the more video's you watch the more you realise Japan is the place to be if you want deep, dry all you can eat powder.

Over the last couple of years the Hanazono area in Niseko has undergone some big changes. First the park Hyatt has built an impressive hotel at the base which features ten lounges, bars and restaurants, including French cuisine, sushi, robata, teppan, Italian and Chinese.