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LifeBag Co., Ltd. has started the business “Life with Classic” in August 2021, which delivers top-notch musicians active in Sapporo to the Niseko Kutchan area.

”Three characteristics of “Life with Classic”

・We will deliver performances by professional musicians active in Sapporo and top-notch musicians based in Sapporo.

・LIfeBag Co., Ltd. will act as a coordinator and propose a production that meets your wishes.

・You can enjoy watching while enjoying food and alcohol.

《Life with Classic》 Birth/Background

In preparation for the construction of hotels and residences in the Niseko Kutchan area and the inbound CS sales battle, the live performance by a famous classical musician will attract customers with the aim of creating an extraordinary feeling and giving a further style to the story of the (hotel) facility. We will help you.

In addition, from the perspective of preventing the spread of infection, we plan a minimal event so that musicians who have lost places to perform due to the spread of new coronavirus infections and people who are forced to refrain from holding events can live as brightly as possible.

How to use “Life with Classic” / usage scene

Niseko Kutchan area, Sapporo area *Furano is also planned

Hotels, condominiums, restaurants, hospitals/welfare facilities, small event venues

Home, villa, party production

*The performer and the coordinator in charge will visit you. Depending on the situation, we may ask only the performers.

*Jazz, Japanese instruments, and tango are also available.

[Reservation reception method]

Reservation method: Please fill in the necessary information on the homepage “Inquiry” form and we will contact you.

URL：https://life-with-classic.com/

Hilton Niseko Village is pleased to announce Anthony Marrinan (Hereinafter referred to as Tony) has been appointed as the new General Manager.

Tony who has more than 25 years experience as General Manager, started his career in hospitality from a traditional hotel in the UK. After he experienced various roles in the industry, he took his first role as General Manager at the hotel managed by Forte Hotel Group in UK, Australia. In 2009, he opened InterContinental Sanya Resort in China and InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam successfully as General Manager.

From 2013, he joined Hilton and he was assigned to cluster General Manager of Conrad Dalian and Hilton Dalian. In 2017, he became Area General Manager of Beijing and was leading entire Hilton hotels in Beijing.

From now on he will be leading Hilton Niseko Village which is located in the world famous snow resort “Niseko”, and the hotel has 506 rooms, 6 restaurants and large banquet spaces. Tony said “I am so much looking forward to living in Japan and enjoying the beauty of Niseko and Hokkaido. The ski in / ski out Hilton Niseko Village has long been a favourite for international and domestic guests and I am looking forward to welcoming guests from all over the world in search of the best powder snow.”

About Hilton Niseko Village

Hilton Niseko Village, which opened on 1 July 2008, overlook magnificent views of Mt. Yotei and offer a rich and varied activity menu with seasonal attractions from skiing and snowboarding on world-class powder snow in winter to gold, horse riding, rafting, tennis and hiking in summer. The hotel offers a relaxed lobby with fireplace, spacious modern rooms, a restaurant and bar serving international flavours, and natural hot springs. Hilton Niseko Village is the perfect place to stay in Niseko. For more information on Hilton Niseko Village please visit the website.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests’ evolving needs. With nearly 600 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts by booking at hiltonhotels.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channel have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts at stories.hilton.com/hhr, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Aisatsu 挨拶

Welcome to our new SHIGUCHI newsletter (previously the SEKKASTYLE newsletter).

A lot has happened over the last few years, and we hope this mail finds you all in good health and spirits.
We have been kept busy here in Niseko with constructing our kominka (traditional Japanese farmhouses) villas and are pleased to announce that we opened them back in May of this year.
As the snow starts falling on the mountaintops surrounding us, we begin to feel the excitement build as we anticipate another approaching winter full of the dry powder snow that Niseko is so famous for.
The added excitement this year comes with the recent opening of the Japanese borders, which means we will finally get to see your smiling faces again.
If you still need to book your stay, please get in touch, as we are sure you would enjoy relaxing in one of our private hot spring baths inside each of our five villas.

– Shouya & Shiguchi team

SHIGUCHI / シグチ

An unrivalled experience of a unique world of architecture, art and nature.

A blend of traditional design and contemporary comfort, our five villas offer peaceful, spacious accommodations with a private onsen and a terrace. Each villa has panoramic views over the valley and forest with no other buildings in sight.

SOMOZA / そもざ

Savour a splendid array of seasonal Hokkaido produce prepared by Chef Ozeki Tatsuya, whose culinary creativity places SHIGUCHI at the forefront of Niseko cuisine. SOMOZA sommelier Katsuyuki Sasaki’s encyclopedic knowledge of wine pairs with the cuisine, giving new insights into Hokkaido wines, craft beers and whiskies.
Shiguchi in-house guests enjoy complimentary breakfast and priority bookings for our ‘Hokkaido thru the ages’ experiential dinner course.

DISCOVERED / 発見

People, places and found objects that inspire us from our travels within Japan and around the world.

Tsujimura Shiro

One of the leading ceramic artists of Japan, Tsujimura’s art and approach are founded on the beauty and purity of the earth and its relationship and transformation with nature and fire. Tsujimura’s creative and artistic personality is anything but conventional. Inspired, in 1965, by a classic Ido tea bowl from the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, ancient Japanese and Korean techniques and traditions, and from his experience in the Zen temple of Sanshoji, Tsujimura’s work is based on a strict relationship with the past and his uncompromising individuality.

NIPPON / 日本

For every issue, we will introduce a word, object or ‘something’ from Japan that we find interesting and hopefully, you will too.

Wabi-Sabi

Probably one of the most defining of the Japanese aesthetic sensibilities, wabi-sabi, as writer Leonard Koren wrote in his book Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers, “is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete; a beauty of things modest and humble; a beauty of things unconventional…”
Anyone who has visited any of Shouya’s projects in the past would see many examples of wabi-sabi as it is, without doubt, the underlying design aesthetic but, more importantly, the underlying philosophy behind what he creates.
Introducing a little wabi-sabi into our daily lives can help us navigate the modern-day struggles of striving for perfection.

SHASHIN / 写真

The beauty of Hokkaido as seen through the eyes of Shouya Grigg, Somoza and Shiguchi’s creative director and founder.

Shouya’s work is on permanent display in the Somoza and Shiguchi galleries and limited edition fine art washi prints are available for purchase.

This year’s winter season is set to open on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Park Hyatt Niseko is set in a spectacular natural landscape with stunning views across the Annupuri ranges and Mount Yotei with a state of art ski-in, ski-out facilities. The hotel embodies personal luxury for global connoisseurs to offer a seamless ski experience with some of the world’s finest powder snow.

Coming winter, Park Hyatt Niseko welcomes guests with creative festive menus, live performances with a Las Vegas musician, and fireworks to create winter magic in Niseko.

Signature Afternoon Tea

Returning this year! The Lounge offers a stunning winter signature afternoon tea from December 1, in an exclusive collaboration between the leading ski brand K2, Pierre Hermé Paris, and Park Hyatt Niseko.
After an exhilarating day on the slopes, you can continue the excitement and enjoy our Pierre Hermé signature sweets riding on K2 skis in the comfort and luxurious, The Lounge. This carefully tailored course combines sweet and savory flavors with Hokkaido-sourced ingredients and delectable original sweets and scones by Pierre Hermé Paris. Each course comes with a paired original cocktail and a choice of tea from our range of herbal and fragrant tea selections.

Location: The Lounge, Lobby Floor – Hotel
Time: 14:00 -17:00 (daily)
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/the-lounge

Robata

Robata means “near the fireplace.” Relish yourself to grilled fresh seafood and local vegetables while enjoying the crackling sound of charcoal. Grilled Hokkaido scallops braised in butter and soy sauce, Kinki Fish, and King Crab are some of the best local delicacies that can be enjoyed here.
Shabu Shabu course with Hokkaido beef and local vegetables is available from December 2. Under the expertise of our Robata’s Chef Kato, make your choice between the freshest produce of the day paired with a selection of sake, local beers, and international wines.

Location: First Floor – Residences

Time: Robata will be open from December 2,  17:00 -22:00 (Weekly closing days are Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/robata

China Kitchen

Led by the new Chef Hu Peng, originally from Qingdao, China Kitchen offers a Cantonese cuisine faithful to the flavor of its ingredients to the aromatic spiciness of Sichuan; experience the very best of China’s rich culinary heritage in Niseko.
In addition to the vast array of choices from our à la carte menu, savor authentic Sichuan Hot Pot with a variety of Hokkaido’s premium ingredients, including beef, lamb, fresh vegetables, mushrooms, shrimp, and seafood from December 2. You can enjoy a good balance of two soups, from a rich and nutritious house-made broth using a Hokkaido chicken simmering for 5 hours and a spicy Sichuan broth.
As the cold weather sets in, warm yourself up with the tasty, perfectly spicy Sichuan-style hotpot at China Kitchen.

China Kitchen’s famous Dim Sum Brunch is continued on weekends and public holidays. Please enjoy the order buffet, where you can order as much as you like from about 30 menus, from juicy roast dishes to steamed dishes, fried dishes, noodles, rice, and desserts.

Location: First Floor – Residences

Time: Lunch 11:30 –14:00,  Dinnner 17:00 – 22:00 (Weekly closing days are Wednesdays & Thursdays)

Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/china-kitchen

Teppan

Traditional Japanese and French-inspired teppan menus are carefully prepared at our teppan counters. The premium “Hanazono course” features the precious A5-ranked Shiraoi beef fillet, fresh scallops, Hokkaido Kasube fish, and Teppan’s special garlic rice with hairy crab and salmon roe will be available from December 1.

Location: First Floor – Residences

Time: Dinner from 17:00 – 21:30 (last entry)  (One day prior booking is required. Weekly closing days are Sundays & Mondays.)

Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/teppan

Olivio

Olivio’s winter menu focuses on authentic Tuscan cuisine while keeping some of the restaurant’s most popular items. The inspired lineup features high-quality local ingredients and includes such delectable dishes as braised Hokkaido lamb alla cacciatora, acqua pazza made with fresh Hokkaido seafood, and a specialty Hokkaido beef tagliata. Special festive menus are also available on Christmas and New Year, featuring the finest flavors of ravioli with fresh lobster, braised beef cheek, or Hokkaido Takikawa duck leg confit to celebrate with family and friends.

Location: First Floor – Residences

Time: Lunch 11:30 –14:00,  Dinnner 17:00 – 22:00, (Weekly closing days are Mondays & Tuesdays)

Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/olivio

Deli

Park Hyatt Niseko is in an exclusive partnership with Pierre Hermé Paris. Inspiring festive lineups are available at Deli, such as “Bûche Fraise Pistache” with a rich and distinct flavor of pistachio, our signature “Cheesecake Hokkaido” (both exclusive at Park Hyatt Niseko), and fascinating “Calendrier de l’Avent Signature Noël” from this season’s Lumières de Paris series.

Location: First Floor – Residences

Time：11:00 – 20:00

Online Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/parkhyatt-niseko-deli/reserve

Live Entertainment with Daniel Park

Park Hyatt Niseko is thrilled to announce the Japan debut of Daniel Park as the evening entertainment at The Bar beginning December 14, 2022, Tuesday through Sunday.
Before settling in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2012, Daniel Park was in a state of “permanent touring,” traveling all over the Southwest and West Coast, performing over 300 shows a year. Over that period, Daniel developed a distinctive sound for his live shows through his use of the electric violin and looping. Daniel’s accolades include one of the top 100 acts in Season 7 of America’s Got Talent, and he also performed at many prestigious hotels internationally, including Park Hyatt Beijing.

Fireworks at Hanazono

Hanazono’s sky will be vividly illuminated with fireworks every Saturday from December 24, through February 25.
Whether to watch it after night skiing at Hanazono, our dining venues, or inside the comfort of your bedroom, this will be an unforgettable experience at the Park Hyatt Niseko.

The Spa

A reawakening of body and mind awaits you – a proper reconnection with Hokkaido’s pristine nature and natural energy. The Spa at Park Hyatt Niseko offers healing and relaxing therapies, including de-stressing body massages and facial treatments, using Sisley Paris’ luxury high-performance plant-based skincare products.

Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/spas/the-spa-park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/home

For more information, please visit parkhyattniseko.com.

About Park Hyatt

Park Hyatt hotels provide discerning, global travelers with a refined home-away-from-home. Guests of Park Hyatt hotels receive quietly confident and personalized service in an enriching environment. Located in several of the world’s premier destinations, each Park Hyatt hotel is custom designed to combine sophistication with understated luxury. Park Hyatt hotels feature well-appointed guestrooms, world-renowned artwork and design, rare and immersive culinary experiences, and signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs. There are currently 45 Park Hyatt hotels in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Auckland, Bangkok, Beaver Creek, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Busan, Canberra, Changbaishan, Carlsbad, Chennai, Chicago, Doha, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hamburg, Hangzhou, Hyderabad, Istanbul, Jeddah, Kyoto, Maldives, Melbourne, Mendoza, Milan, Moscow, New York, Ningbo, Niseko, Paris, Saigon, Sanya, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Siem Reap, St. Kitts, Suzhou, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Washington, D.C., Zanzibar, and Zurich. For more information, please visit parkhyatt.com. For more information, please visit parkhyatt.com. Follow @ParkHyatt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #LuxuryIsPersonal.

Every child deserves joy. 

This December 17, for the 8th Christmas in a row, HIS Niseko Santa Project will deliver packages of requested gifts to the child residents of local group homes based in Iwanai and Rankoshi. HIS Niseko’s friends, Rie Pickering and Ami Small began this project many years ago. We are proud to build upon their founding achievements.

HIS Niseko Santa Project exists solely to deliver joy to local children in need. We do this by providing holiday presents to children residing in group homes in Rankoshi and Iwanai. Through the thoughtfulness of our contributors and our volunteers, all donations go directly to support Santa Project.

As we do for every Christmas season, we again humbly request donations of money to buy:

• Toys
• Stationary
• Socks
• Gloves and towels
• Christmas cakes

We gently request a small donation of money so that HIS Niseko can order the above items via online purchase. HIS Niseko organizes student volunteers to tag each gift. Santa Claus then delivers the gifts and Christmas cake on December 18th.

When you donate, in the HIS Niseko Santa Project tradition, your donation makes a positive impact on the lives of local children in need.

Below are two bank accounts where you may kindly deposit any donation:

#Post Office Bank (Yucho)  Branch 908 

Normal account 19946851 サンタノヘルパー

         or 

Post Office Bank ATM 19060-19946851          

# Hokuyo Bank Kutchan branch

Ordinary account 3612218 サンタノヘルパー   

In person donations of money can be made to our administrative assistant,  Liene Lase.

Please send any questions or comments to:

[email protected]