GPlusMedia Inc. Supporting Niseko for Hiring Needs
GPlusMedia Inc. Supports Businesses in Niseko Finding the Best Talent for Their Multinational Hiring Needs
GPlusMedia Inc. is pleased to announce its recent admission to the Niseko Promotion Board! We are excited to help promote Niseko as Asia’s premiere year-round resort destination and to support businesses in Niseko.
GPlusMedia produces Japan’s most-used English-language employment, news and information websites, including GaijinPot, CareerEngine, JapanToday, Real Estate Japan and Savvy Tokyo.
GaijinPot, Japan’s number one website for foreigners living, working, and studying in Japan, has been a mainstay for over 25 years and has helped more than 8,000 companies advertise and hire foreign and bilingual staff across a wide range of industries.
Helping in Niseko since 2004
Over 2,150 active job seekers in Hokkaido are registered on GaijinPot. This number is growing at about seven percent a year and every month we deliver thousands of applications to businesses in Hokkaido.
Since 2004, GaijinPot has been helping Niseko businesses recruit bilingual Japanese and foreign job seekers currently in Japan and overseas.
Below are one-month application results averaged from 60 Niseko-based companies advertising job openings on GaijinPot and CareerEngine.
Hotel Guest Services 150 applications /mo
Reservation, Sales 120 applications /mo
International Marketing 120 applications /mo
Food and Beverage Staff 90 applications /mo
Bilingual Operations Staff 50 applications /mo
Real Estate Sales 40 applications /mo
Web Developer 35 applications /mo
Facility Maintenance 30 applications /mo
Experienced Ski Patrol 25 applications /mo
For more information, contact Ryan Nagle, [email protected], GaijinPot Jobs Manager
Rhythm Japan Launches Year-Round Activity Centre at Rhythm Base, Niseko
Breaking free from its winter roots, Rhythm Japan is primed to unveil an exhilarating world of summer activities, an expanded retail assortment, and a game-changing bike rental range to the Niseko region as their Base store transforms into a fully serviced Activity Centre.
Niseko-based sports and lifestyle brand, Rhythm Japan, has announced the launch of year-round services at Rhythm Base – their flagship Niseko store – for the first time in its history.
Known for its winter offerings, Rhythm Japan is excited to expand its operations to include summer activities, expanded summer retail range, and bike rentals at the Rhythm Base Activity Centre in Niseko. Opening its doors for the season on June 3rd, 2023, the store will be open 7 days a week from 8am-6pm.
The Rhythm Base Activity Centre will offer a wide range of activities for visitors, including indoor bouldering complete with a kilter board, indoor skate mini ramp, outdoor skate park, outdoor pump track, outdoor trampoline, and outdoor slackline. The location will be a hub for the community with ongoing events throughout the summer, and will provide visiting outdoor enthusiasts with an array of exciting bike rental options, including E-bikes, Road Bikes, and Mountain Bikes, from leading bicycle brand Specialized.
The year-round location features various onsite facilities, including happy hours at Rhythm & Beans Coffee, retail shop, communal workspace, and Tunes bike workshop. Rhythm & Beans Coffee is a cozy spot to charge up before an active day, while the Summer retail shop offers the latest products from top outdoor brands. The communal workspace provides an opportunity for remote workers to catch up on emails or take a call, and the Tunes bike workshop techs are on hand for any repairs.
According to Rhythm Base Summer Manager, Sean Potts: “We are thrilled to offer our customers a year-round destination to enjoy the best of Niseko. Our team has worked hard to create a unique experience that caters to all ages and interests. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the new Rhythm Base Activity Centre in Niseko this summer and beyond.”
Established in 2005, Rhythm Japan is a premier provider of year-round outdoor rental, retail, and lesson/guiding services in Japan’s top mountain resorts. Rhythm Japan’s extensive on-site facilities stock the world’s most reputable brands and include tuning workshops, boot fitting services, and cafes. The Rhythm Japan retail division offers year-round mountain wear, and their flagship store in Niseko is a community activity centre, featuring pump track, bouldering walls, trampolines, and more.
At Rhythm Japan, the passionate employees live and breathe the mountain lifestyle and strive to instil that same passion in all of their customers. Whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, hiking, or mountain biking, they provide everything visitors and the local community need to enjoy the ultimate mountain experience.
To learn more about Rhythm Japan and their latest offerings for all seasons, visit www.rhythmjapan.com. Sign up for the newsletter and follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date.
Press Contact
Sherry Yen
General Inquiries
+81 136 23 0164 (JP)
+61 0 8002 0164 (AU)
2022-23 Niseko Tourism Weekly Winter Videos
Niseko Fans Worldwide Love New Weekly Video Reports
More than 670,000 people watched Niseko Tourism’s new weekly video series in winter 2022/23.
Niseko Tourism’s dynamic marketing team produced one fresh new snow and resort updates video each week from January and March – 12 reports in total.
These were posted across Niseko Tourism’s social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and shared from there by various local and international media.
The aim of the project was to show the world key aspects of Niseko’s winter season through a regularly updated, engaging content format.
Niseko Tourism Chief Marketing Officer Acme Wu said that it was important to publish resort-wide content that created an immersive viewing experience for potential tourists.
“We want to make sure people around the world know that Niseko is MORE than just the amazing snow,” Wu said.
“These videos allow people who aren’t in the resort to get a sense of the true atmosphere of Niseko in winter and create a mesmerizing image for anyone thinking about coming to Niseko.
“Ultimately we believe that if people were to get even a sample of what it’s really like here in winter, they would not hesitate to make it their next winter destination.”
Each video highlights current weather and snow conditions as well as events and resort updates.
Importantly, the videos also highlight the local experiences including dining and activities such as onsen and the launch of Hanazono Zipflight.
Additionally, Niseko Tourism produced and released two additional videos covering the Niseko Shootout ProAm photography contest and Short Film Festival event.
A number of videos feature interviews with pro riders including Christy Prior, a professional snowboarder from New Zealand.
The video with Christy Prior highlights her journey through Niseko as she enjoys local onsen, dining, hotel stays at both Andaru Niseko and Chalet Ivy and of course Niseko’s powder snow.
Another video featured professional skier, artist, filmmaker and co-founder of ski brand Season Equipment, “Eric Pollard” from the USA.
The industry legend discussed what keeps him coming back to Niseko and what makes the area so unique.
These videos were presented in English, as the resort largely attracts visitors from overseas, but Niseko Tourism believed it was important to always include Japanese subtitles to continue encouraging domestic interest in the region.
Based on the success of this year’s project which was created fully in-house, Niseko Tourism has plans to create and publish similar videos next winter.
Subscribe to Niseko Tourism’s newsletter and follow Niseko Tourism at the links below to make sure you receive the videos in your social media feeds next winter:
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+81)136-21-2551
2023 Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival Wrap Up
Non-Ski/Snowboard Film Wins Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival for The First Time!
A mini-documentary on a much-loved 88-year-old local artist has won this winter’s Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival held at Hanazono Ski Resort.
It’s the first time in the event’s five-year history that a non-ski/snowboard-related film has trumped the field.
Painter is an artistic, 4-minute-long film following a day in the life of Shigeru Tokumaru, one of Niseko’s most loved artisans.
Filmmaker Toshi Pander won ¥180,000 in prize money thanks to Niseko Shootout major sponsor Don Julio 1942 Tequila – who also supplied a shot of tequila to festival goers on arrival.
Niseko Shootout founder Winse Heyward said he was excited to see more diversity in the entries this year.
“It’s great to see our film festival growing in size and depth over the years,” Winse said.
“We’ve now got films that are not just about the amazing skiing and snowboarding but also the spirit and uniqueness of the local people, making it a true Niseko cultural event.”
More than 400 people packed Hanazono EDGE – Hanazono Ski Resort’s premier slopeside dining hall – on Friday March 17 for the fun-filled 2-hour event.
Hanazono EDGE also provided food and drink specials for guests, with a roving beer-vendor pouring draught beer from a keg strapped to her back (as is seen at Japanese baseball games).
In all, there were 16 short movies entered by filmmakers from within Japan and internationally from the USA, Austria, New Zealand, Argentina, UK and more.
Judge Ryunosuke Tanaka said the judging was difficult due to the variety and individuality of the entries.
“Among the works that conveyed the charms of Niseko from unique perspectives, Toshi’s Painter stood out from the crowd”, Tanaka-san said.
“Beginning with a quiet but powerful Niseko landscape and moving to focus on the painter, Tokumaru-san, the beauty of the images continues to the point where one can almost feel his breath.
“As the Niseko area has a very high awareness of powder snow, skiing, and snowboarding, exciting powder riding pieces are inspiring, but Painter does not include any skiing scenes.
“However, it gives us a strong sense of the people who live and work here.”
Taking second place Niseko Daydreams, a film by Austrians Bernhard Braun and Mattias Wehinger following skiers exploring the magical Niseko backcountry terrain and enjoying local onsens and hospitality.
In third place was another biographical short documentary, Envision, by Yuichi Ishida and featuring the local legendary calligrapher Yoko Arano.
Ioanna Morelli, Niseko Tourism director and event subcommittee member said it was great to see the return of the festival to Hanazono this season.
“The quality of filming, editing and storytelling in each short showcased Niseko as a visually stunning and culturally rich environment.
“Congratulations to winner Toshi Pander and thank you to everyone who participated to make this year epic.”
All the films can be watched on the Niseko Tourism YouTube channel.
The winners of the Season-long #NisekoShootout Instagram Contest were also announced during the event.
All images uploaded to Instagram and hashtagged #nisekoshootout this winter were eligible, with almost 900 entries in the three categories – Ski, Snowboard, Open.
2022-23 Niseko Shootout Winners (View all photos on Nisekoshoot Instagram)
| Skiing Category | Snowboarding Category | Open Category |
| 1st Place: Teddy Laycock @teddylaycock for his shot with James Winfield @thejameswinfield | 1st Place: Agustin Villalba @austinpowder for his shot of Stefan Boers @stefanboers | 1st Place: Greg Homann @nisekosnowboard |
| 2nd Place: James Winfield @thejameswinfield for his shot with Chris Davenport @steepskiing | 2nd Place: Kage @kagephoto for his shot with Makoto Yamada @fs5050 | 2nd Place: Jack Woods @woodsy_8 |
| 3rd Place: Ruairidh Squair @ruairidhs for his shot with rider Chris Smith @chrissmith_really | 3rd Place: Troy Daniel @somethingblack and
Saki Hayashi @saki_chow |
3rd Place: Chad Clark
@seaandsummitmedia |
Make sure to follow Niseko Shootout & Niseko Tourism social media to find out more about the Niseko Shootout Summer contest.
Thanks again to all our sponsors & partners and until next year.
- Niseko United
- Powderlife
- Don Julio 1942
- Hanazono Niseko
- NISADE
- Gentemstick
- Oyuki Japan
- Rhythm Japan
- Yama Plus
- Iwanai Resort
- K2 Japan
- Alpenglow Lodge
- NAC
Kutchan Kosei Hospital Announcement
Useful Tips from The Kutchan Kosei General Hospital
1.Please come to the hospital during regular consultation hours
- If you wish to seek medical attention, please come to our hospital during regular consultation hours. You can not make an appointment for your initial consultation. If it is a first visit, please come to the hospital directly, fill out the registration form and take it to the reception. Everyone is required to wear a facemask inside the hospital. We appreciate your understanding.
- A long waiting time can occur because patients with appointments are given priority. Therefore, please leave time to spare and come to the hospital early. Please let a nurse know beforehand if you must leave the hospital before a particular time. Please note that payment of medical expenses will be charged even if you cancel the consultation after medical tests or examination.
- We accept only emergency patients on weekends, holidays, and after regular consultation hours. If you wish to see a doctor outside regular consultation hours, please call the hospital beforehand and check whether it is acceptable. In addition, you may be consulted by a doctor other than a specialist for your symptoms, and you may be asked to visit again within regular consultation hours at a later date. The order of consultation will be decided according to severity so that you may wait for a long time. Also, please understand that limited drugs can be provided at ER.
２．Please bring an identification card
Please bring your physical identification card, such as a passport, driver’s license, residence card and produce it at the reception. We need to obtain your personal information, such as your name and birthday accurately. Patients with a Japanese national health insurance card must present it at the reception. If you do not have the card with you on the consultation day, pay the full amount by yourself and get a refund later.
３． About payment
You can pay the medical expenses by cash or credit card. (Debit cards are not accepted.) There is no international ATM inside our hospital. Therefore, please prepare some money before coming to the hospital, or bring a valid credit card. Cashless consultation using travel insurance is not available. If you have travel insurance, please pay the full medical expenses by yourself at the hospital and make a claim for the fee to your insurance company later. We can issue medical certificates for you but in Japanese only. If you need one, please tell your doctor that you need a medical certificate. (2,200 yen per certificate) Medical expenses may be expensive if you do not have Japanese national health insurance or travel insurance.
- Extra fees will be charged at the following time.6 am – 8:30 am and 5 pm – 10 pm on weekdays (nighttime charge)10 pm – 6 am on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (late night charge)6 am – 10 pm on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays (holiday charge)
４．Note for Consultation
- Medicine can not be prescribed without a medical consultation with our doctor, even if you have a prescription from another doctor or are taking the medicine regularly. In addition, according to Japanese law, we cannot give you any medications, such as painkillers, before you see a doctor.
- Examinations such as MRI can not be performed without prior consultation with a doctor and his/her judgment. Therefore, you may need to wait for several hours or come back at a later date.
- We don’t arrange ambulances at the hospital. Please call 119 by yourself if it is needed. Since the number of ambulances in the area is limited, please REFRAIN FROM CALLING AN AMBULANCE if the condition is not severe or you can come by yourself with someone’s assistant. Please use a car or a Taxi if possible. Even if you come to the hospital by ambulance, you can not go back to your home or accommodation by ambulance. Please arrange a car or a tax by yourself for the return. (Taxies are not available between 2am to 6am)
- Psychiatric consultation is by appointment only. Please contact us by telephone in advance.
- We can not respond to telephone or email correspondence from overseas insurance companies. If they need any information from us, they have to contact a Japanese agent, and the Japanese agent to contact us for the information.
- English Interpreters are available between 8:30am – 6:30pm during winter. From 6:30pm until 8:30am, we have a videophone interpreter available. If you need an interpreter other than an English interpreter, we recommend you arrange an interpreter by yourself.
- Please follow the instructions of our staff while you are in the hospital. Please note that you may be asked to leave if you do not follow our instructions.
Kutchan-Kosei General Hospital
Higashi1-2,Kita4Jo,Kutchan-cho,Abuta-gun,Hokkai-do 044-0004 ,JAPAN
TEL: +81-136-22-1141
Web: http://www.dou-kouseiren.com/byouin/kutchan/english/index.html
2022-23 Niseko Shootout ProAM Winners
Japanese Kei Truck Rail Grind Wins 2023 Niseko Shootout ProAM
Deep powder isn’t the only thing Niseko is known for!
A quirky custom-built Japanese “kei truck” has captured the attention of the voting public to win this year’s ¥80,000 Niseko Shootout ProAM Public Vote.
Kei truck’s are mini pick up trucks that are cheap to register and run, and are seen everywhere in rural Japan – Niseko included.
This particular kei truck is called Sabi-chan and was customised by the rider in the photo, Kiwi Henry Johnson.
The photographer was Tomek Ustupski from Poland.
Niseko Shootout Founder Winse Heyward said it obviously resonated with the voting audience.
“So many locals own a kei truck or van because they’re cheap and have character, and this one is like the poster child for Niseko,” said Winse.
“The patchwork of coloured timber panels popped with the lighting, and the ridge on the roof created a classic Niseko urban feature for Henry to transition on.
“Very cool, very Niseko and a very worthy winner of this year’s Niseko Shootout ProAM!”
Judges Vote Winner
Niseko is also famous for its powder pillows – or mushrooms as they’re called locally.
Pro-pro team made up of local photographer Aaron Jamieson and visiting pro skier Dennis Ranalter took out the Judges Vote with a spectacular bluebird pillow-line shot.
It snowed almost every day between December 1 through the contest period ending January 9, meaning there were plenty of mushrooms ripe for harvest for the ProAM.
This particular line is a favourite spot for travelling ski and snowboard media, however, getting a good photo is much trickier than getting a good video.
The judges all know this fact well and recognised the difficulty in capturing such a pristine bluebird powder shot, awarding Aaron and Dennis the win.
This year’s judges were Taro Tamai, Tsutomu Nakata, Yoichi Watanabe, Neil Hartmann, Torah Bright, Eric Pollard, Matt Hampton and Winse Heyward.
Niseko Shootout ProAM Format
The Niseko Shootout ProAM is one of three categories under the annual Niseko Shootout photo and film competition banner.
Professional and amateur athlete-photographer teams take to the mountains in and around Niseko in early January each year.
Each team takes as many photos as they like during the competition window, but submits only one for judging following the final day.
This year a record 62 teams entered with 34 shots submitted for judging.
Pro athletes that took part this year include Dennis Ranalter, Hedvig Wessel and Wakana Hama.
Still underway this winter is the headline Niseko Shootout hashtag photo competition, with any photo hash-tagged #nisekoshootout this winter in the running to take out one of a host of prizes.
The Shootout culminates with the Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival to be held on March 11th this year.
For more details about the Niseko Shootout, check out HERE and follow @NisekoShootout and @NisekoTourism to stay up to date.
Don Julio Tequila & Rhythm Provide the Party
More than 150 fans flocked to ski rental hub Rhythm Base on Friday night (January 20) for the awards party.
With tequila brand Don Julio 1942 sponsoring the party, it was a fittingly boisterous celebration for a classic Niseko Shootout ProAM.
Check out the photos captured during the Award Ceremony and the Award Video below!
Introducing Amaud - Slow Fashion Made From Vintage Kimonos
Amaud - Reimagined Vintage Kimonos
Amaud is a modern, ethical fashion brand that seeks to promote dignity and sustainability throughout the supply chain across the globe. We believe that fashion has an unprecedented opportunity and obligation to create positive change, and we are at the heart of a movement to doing so.
Amaud is a positive impact luxury brand based on the founding principle of commitment to craftsmanship, design and positive social and environmental change.
We create luxury ready-to-wear pieces from vintage Kimonos, sourced from antique markets throughout Japan. They are carefully unpicked, cleaned and fully repurposed into original creations.
“Amaud was born out of the desire to promote change in how we consume fashion.”
Amaud is the brainchild of Tokyo based designer Sarah-Jane Fergusson. She made her brand debut in 2018 in Hong Kong as a Redress Design finalist, taking home the Special Prize. With a degree in Bespoke Tailoring from London College of Fashion, she gained experience working for fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen and Missoni. Her work focuses on sustainability and combines exceptional quality and craftsmanship. A creative problem solver with experience across multiple mediums, she has a passion for finding creative and practical solutions to the wasteful trends of fast fashion.
“I hope that everyone who owns an Amaud piece feels connected to the heritage they are wearing and that they pass it down in a meaningful way that honours the beauty and tradition of the kimono.”
2022-23 Niseko Shootout ProAM Starts
Tequila Shots to Toast Best Shots of Niseko Shootout ProAM
With new event sponsor Don Julio Tequila, and a record 62 teams taking part, it’s fair the say the Niseko Shootout ProAM 2023 is bigger and better than ever!
The Niseko Shootout ProAM is one of three categories under the Niseko Shootout photo and film competition banner.
The 62 professional and amateur athlete-photographer teams will take to the mountains in and around Niseko between January 6 – 9.
Each will take as many photos as they like during the competition window, but submit only one for judging following the final day.
The winners will share in ¥200,000 (US$1,500) – not to mention a few tequila shots at the awards ceremony at Rhythm Japan Base on January 20.
Contest organiser Winstead Heyward said it was great to see a 50% increase in entries this year as tourists and seasonal workers flocked back into Niseko.
“The ProAM is back with a vengeance,” Winse laughed.
“We’re overjoyed with the amazing enthusiasm for the comp from the local and visiting teams – Niseko is back, baby!”
“This year, with Don Julio 1942 as our prize sponsor, we can’t wait to have all the teams sharing their experience and announce the winners at Rhythm Japan Base on Friday, January 20th, 2023.
“With a delicious tequilia brand as a sponsor, you know the party will be fun”.
TEAMS
| TEAM SPONSOR | TEAM MEMBER 1 | TEAM MEMBER 2 | ||
| Terminal Tune Station | Tanner Dobbins | USA | Ryu Atobe | Japan |
| Legs of Steel | Aaron Jamieson | Japan | Dennis Ranalter | Austria |
| Yuji Fujiyama | Japan | Kenneth Lei | USA | |
| 22Designs | Diana Rivera | Spain | Hiroto Miyazaki | Japan |
| ATBShop | Harry Calvert | UK | Natalie Ellis | UK |
| Alexander Rouleau | Canada | Alexis Gervais-Chapleau | Canada | |
| Sahil | India | Kamil | India | |
| Agustin Villalba | Argentina | Jack Mack | Australia | |
| Yuya Okuno | Japan | Yuto Sugawara | Japan | |
| Eric Sales | USA | Kyle Delong | USA | |
| Steven Harris | Australia | Matthew Horne | Australia | |
| MnK Niseko | Lucas Varty | Canada | Tom Bruce | Germany |
| Greg Dart | USA | Riley | Canada | |
| Jesse Zorn | USA | Kai Ose | Japan | |
| Geraldine | Australia | Craig | Australia | |
| LADE | Aaron Jamieson | Japan | Tatsumi Kono | Japan |
| Good Snowboards, Norrona Japan, Flux Japan, Kashiwax, Co-op Dental Clinic, Niseko Grand Hirafu | Stu Buckland | UK | Wakana Hama | Japan |
| Pals Japan | Tomek Ustupski | Poland | Henry Johnson | NZ |
| Niseko Photography | Tomek Ustupski | Poland | Miguel Porteous | NZ |
| Niseko Photography | Tomek Ustupski | Poland | Yuhei Yamada | Japan |
| Niseko Photography | Elsie Nielsen | Australia | Timothy Black Herbert | NZ |
| Till Martens | Germany | Yuki Kawasaki | Japan | |
| Hokkaido Backcountry Club | Harry Calvert | UK | Connor Hutchingson | Canada |
| Nina Yu | Australia | Takanori Hioki | Australia | |
| Ha Van Hoanh | Vietnam | Vu Xuan Huong | Vietnam | |
| Arthur | France | Noe | France | |
| Juma Findlay | Japan | Shinnosuke Tanaka | Japan | |
| Niseko Photography | Jack O’Grady | Australia | Max Power | NZ |
| Dave Surf | Spain | Gorka | Spain | |
| Adrian Lamarca | Spain | Toni Rodriguez | Spain | |
| Tonishoots | Jaume Pons | Spain | Toni Rodriguez | Spain |
| Peter Morley | Australia | Jasper | Australia | |
| Yamaplus | Jimi Oertli | France | Evan Wilcox | USA |
| Yamaplus | Toshi Pander | Japan | Jimi Oertli | France |
| Bianca Peralta | Argentina | Simon Pervez | Canada | |
| Head, Niseko Photoraphy and Guiding, Iwanai Resort | Hedvig Wessel | Norway | Darren Teasdale | Japan |
| Head, Niseko Photoraphy and Guiding, Iwanai Resort | Jordy Kidner | Canada | Darren Teasdale | Japan |
| Jack Yan | Malaysia | Eduardo Porto | Brazil | |
| Head, Niseko Photography and Guiding, Iwanai Resort | Emil Granbom | Sweden | Darren Teasdale | Japan |
| Head, Niseko Photography and Guiding, Iwanai Resort | Cole Richardson | Canada | Darren Teasdale | Japan |
| Irene Cheng | Taiwan | Hanpo Zhang | Taiwan | |
| Roberto Hutchinson | Philippines | Michael Cavill | NZ | |
| Dallin Haws | USA | Garrett Haws | USA | |
| Hiroki | Japan | Ryoko | Japan | |
| Abby Crisostomo | USA | Hana | USA | |
| Asif An Mahmood | Bangladesh | Faraaz Sayeed | India | |
| Kamal | India | Guman | India | |
| Larissa Davies | Australia | Andrew McKendry | Australia | |
| Calvin Chow | Australia | Fiona Lim | Malaysia | |
| Sienna-Lily Priess | Australia | Werner Priess | Australia | |
| Edward Anderson | UK | Josh Clark | Australia | |
| Edward Anderson | UK | Ivan Diez | Argentina | |
| Courtney Wells | Wales | Zak McAlley-Burnside | Wales | |
| Alister Buckingham | Australia | James Winfield | UK | |
| Hokkaido Collective | James Winfield | UK | Teddy Laycock | Australia |
| Stefan Boers | Netherlands | Agustin Villalba | Argentina | |
| Nasuninjin Arts / Alister Buckingham Photography | Alister Buckingham | Australia | Yoriko Okumura | Japan |
| Alex Jeynes | Scotland | Oscar Hill | Australia | |
| Jack Woods | Japan | James Robbins | Japan | |
| Gregory Homann | Australia | Juliette Frattini | Australia | |
| Oyuki, Smith, Holiday Niseko | Andre Pomp | Czech Republic | Olly Nicholls | Japan |
| K2 Snowboarding | Daisuke Watanabe | Japan | Piotr Drzastwa | Poland |
VOTING & JUDGING
ProAM Judges’ Choice Winners: ¥120,000
Our 2022-23 judge panel includes: Taro Tamai, Tsutomu Nakata, Yoichi Watanabe, Neil Hartmann, Torah Bright, Eric Pollard and Matt Hampton and Winse Hayward. You can read all about the Judges on Niseko Shootout Instagram or Niseko Tourism Facebook
ProAM Public Vote Winners: ¥80,000
For the Public Vote we need you – the public! Public judging will take place over four days from January 14th to 17th, 2023.
You can register your votes by go to the 2022-23 Niseko Shootout ProAM Voting Page, Live from January 14th, 2023 by 10:00. Voting ends at 23:59 on January 17th, 2023 – make sure you VOTE and help decide the winner!
Winners will be announced at an Award Ceremony on January 20, 2023 at Rhythm Base.
More questions? Make sure to check out the detailed Q&A HERE or email [email protected]
Hanazono Zip World Coming This Summer
Niseko Hanazono Resort Introduces “Hanazono Zip World” – Japan’s First Multi-stage Dual-cable Zipline Experience
The excitement at Hanazono continues to build…
In the summer of 2022, Hanazono will introduce “Hanazono Zip World”, Japan’s first multi-stage dual-cable zipline experience. Three dual-cable ziplines will be installed at Hanazono forming a comprehensive multi-stage “Zip Tour” activity of up to two hours duration. The total zip tour distance will be 2,591 meters in length, the longest in Japan.
The longest zipline, “BLACK DIAMOND SUPERFLY”, at 1,700 meters will be the longest zipline in Asia.
The Hanazono zipline system has been designed, engineered and installed by Skyline Ziplines Japan GK, the local subsidiary of Skyline Ziplines Ltd (Whistler, Canada), and will take riders through the experience of a lifetime flying through Niseko’s trees and volcanic mountains, with unforgettable views of Mt. Yotei from on high. READ MORE HERE.
2022 Operation Period: July 1st – October 10th, 2022
Approximately 2 hour guided tour
Pricing:
- Full package (3 ziplines) Adult ¥15,000 / Child ¥12,000
- Trial package (2 ziplines) Adult ¥7,000 / Child ¥5,600
Art installation by Bruce Munro to Launch in Hanazono
Art Installation "Mountain Lights" by Internationally Renowned Artist Bruce Munro to Launch July 2022 in Niseko, Hokkaido.
The 2022 summer will see the opening of an extraordinary light art installation within the vast nature of Niseko Hanazono Resort located in Hokkaido, Japan. Mountain Lights is proudly presented by Nihon Harmony Resorts KK in collaboration with Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono. The art installation will be open during the summer and autumn months of 2022, 2023 and 2024.
While the Hanazono area is renowned for world class skiing and the quality of its powder snow, the lesser-known summer and autumn months present their own unique natural beauty and immersive opportunities. With a variety of cutting-edge experiences in development, Hanazono is set to attract more and more attention as one of the world’s most compelling all-season destinations.
“Mountain Lights” is the creation of the internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro. The nights in Niseko will be illuminated with his light-based artwork in complete harmony with Hanazono’s natural surroundings, producing a dreamlike walkway through wonderland. This is Bruce Munro’s first art installation in Japan, and there is great anticipation his creation will bring newfound attention and allure to Niseko’s stunning green season months.
Check out the full press release HERE
