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Explore Niseko’s 2026/27 snow forecast and past snowfall data. Plan your ski holiday with NISADE & The Luxe Nomad to experience world-class powder in Hokkaido.

New Zealand-born golf professional Joshua Carmichael on competing in Japan, coaching in Niseko and why he has called Hokkaido home for over a decade.

When does the Niseko ski season start? Opening dates for 2026/27 season for Niseko United resorts have been announced!

Wilson Oscar Limiko, insider at Rusutsu Amusement Park, shares his picks for the best rides, food and experiences at Hokkaido's largest amusement park.

One of only three hotels in Hokkaido to earn the distinction, The Vale Niseko by The Luxe Nomad is recognised for consistently strong service and facilities

Zuma’s first Japanese pop-up restaurant opens in Lower Hirafu this winter. Here’s where it sits, when it opens, and how to work it into your ski week.

A December ski guide to Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu: early-season powder, fewer crowds and the best chalets and condotels in Hokkaido to know.

Samuel Hart, former seasonal staff at The Luxe Nomad, shares how a winter in Niseko changed him and what he’d tell students considering doing the same.

Discover Hokkaido's autumn foliage around Niseko, minus the crowds. Hike to Hangetsu Lake, the Panorama Line and Goshiki Onsen as leaves peak in October.