POWDERLIFE:
POWDERLIFE:
10 YEARS IN NISEKO
10 YEARS IN NISEKO
VOL 10 | 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
2017
FREE
RESORT GUIDE
MAGAZINE
CONTENTS
WAIST DEEP
56
ADVENTURE
TRAVERSING ANNUPURI
66
HOKKAIDO
DINING
ASPERGES HANAZONO
75
DINING
EBISUTEI REVIEW
76
DINING
DINING
DINING
10 YEARS IN NISEKO
82
FEATURE
BOOT DEEP
16
10 YEARS IN NISEKO
18
THE NEXT 10 YEARS
20
HIRAFU PIONEER
SKI NEWS
ART + CULTURE
NEWS
2017
FREE
RESORT GUIDE
MAGAZINE
28
ART + CULTURE
COCOROYA
30
RETAIL
ODIN PLACE
32
RETAIL
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RESORT GUIDE
MAGAZINE
POWDER ESSENTIALS
POWDER TOOLS
COVER PHOTO
NAOKI FUJIMURA
SKIER
SHIZUTO NAKAZAWA
CLOUD 9
98
FRESH NEWS
ARCHITECTURE
48
102
PEOPLE
SUIBOKU
FRESH NEWS
50
PROFILE
YAMA-SAN
52
PROFILE
AZUSA UEHARA
54
BUSINESS
34
RETAIL
ON THE COVER
ARCHITECTURE
FRESH NEWS
SEASONAL FORECAST
47
26
niseko | winter
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RELAXATION
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURE
82
SOMOZA; IN SERACH OF
SOLITUDE: THE CREATIVE
J O U R N E Y O F S H O U YA G R I G G
CONTENTS
BACKCOUNTRY
140
MOUNTAIN GUIDE
152
TRANSPORT GUIDE
142
POWDERLIFE NISEKO
UNITED TRAIL MAP
154
144
NIGHT SKIING
156
146
BACKCOUNTRY SAFET Y
148
AVAL ANCHE SAFET Y
TRAINING
110
124
E L E VAT I O N
107
SKYE NISEKO
HOKKAIDO TRACKS
ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL FEATURE
128
NATURALLY CEDAR
130
NISEKOS GROWTH
TRAJECTORY
134
NISADE
122
CAN NISEKO BE
SUSTAINED?
136
SEASONS NISEKO
NISEKO PROJECTS
124
NATURAL LUXURY
126
DIVINE LIVING
44
NISEKO BACKCOUNTRY
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
SERVICES
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
RESTAURANTS + BARS
STOCKISTS
Thank you to all the Niseko business
who stock and support Powderlife
ACCOMMODATION BY
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HOKKAIDO TRACKS
RESORT PROPERTIES
THE NISEKO COMPANY
VACATION NISEKO
HOLIDAY NISEKO
MNK NISEKO
EXPLORE NISEKO
EKIMNE
NISEKO WOW
SHIKI NISEKO
MY ECOLODGE
+ Thank you to all independent
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IGATE RENTAL CENTRE
A-BU-CHA 2
NISEKO SPORTS
SENCHOU 2
RHYTHM
RHYTHM SUMMIT
EXPLORE NISEKO
TOYRU SKI SHOP
INSKI
NISEKO REAL ESTATE
KAMIMURA
IKI
MINA MINA
RYUNABE
WILD BILLS
LAVA LOUNGE
TAIGA REAL ESTATE
MARIPOSA MUFFIN
JAM BAR
NISEKO OWNERS
LE COCHON
LARRY ADLER
THE VALE NISEKO
THE SETSUMON
VALE BAR & GRILL
MICKS
J-SEKKA SUITES
NISEKO PROPERTY
NISEKO PIZZA
GREEN FARM CAF
TAMASHII BAR
THE NORTH FACE
WABI SABI
MONTYS
YOSAKU
NISEKO 343
TUK TUK
EZO SEAFOODS
NISEKO REALTY
KIMAMAYA
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FULL NOTE
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JAVA BAR
NISEKO PHYSIO
KABUKI
FUJI SUSHI
HIRAFU BAR
EBISUTEI
HURRY SLOWLY
YUKORO ONSEN
IZAKAYA RIN
AMARU
NAC & JOJOS
IZUMIKYO REAL ESTATE
TSUBARA TSUBARA
IZAKAYA SAKAE
GRAUBUNDEN
GUZU GUZU BAKERY
ICHIMURA SOBA
KUMAGORO
FREEDOM INN
ASPERGES RESTAURANT
HANAZONO 308
KUTCHAN STATION
LUCKY SUPERMARKET
KARAOKE UTAYA
BCC WHITE ROCK
TAJ MAHAL
SHUNSAI RESTAURANT
SPROUT CAF
KUTCHAN INFORMATION CENTRE
BOOM SNOWBOARD
SANCTUARY NISEKO
HANKO HIROBA
BLEU CIELO
BISTRO KUTCHAN SAKABA
NIHONBASHI SUSHI
GREEN SASO
NISEKO COUNTRY RESORT
COCOROYA ANTIQUES
LUPICIA
GENTEMSTICK SHOWROOM
BLACK DIAMOND TOURS
NISEKO VILLAGE SKI SCHOOL
IGATE NISEKO VILLAGE
MILK KOBO
PRATIVO
JYUU OKONOMIYAKI
ANNUPURI PROPERTIES
YUGOROKOTEI ONSEN
ANNUPURI SKI RESORT
POWDER COMPANY
NOOK ANNUPURI
NISEKO STATION
KIRANO-YU ONSEN
HOKKAIDO INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL
NISEKO VIEW PLAZA
MAX VALU SUPERMARKET
FARMERS KITCHEN PONPON
AND MORE
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EDITORS NOTE
KRISTIAN LUND
10 YEARS PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE
ODIN PLACE
TRAVERSING ANNUPURI
ASPERGES HANAZONO
IN SEARCH OF SOLITUDE
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10 YEARS
IN NISEKO
The Decade in Review
TEXT A A R O N J A M I E S O N
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THE NEXT
10 YEARS
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Initial concept designs for
Park Hyatt Hanazono
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The shinkansen is scheduled to
connect to Niseko by 2030
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Sapporo is pushing for the
Winter Olympics 2026, with
Niseko to have a stake
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Large new luxury resorts
and master-planned estates
like ELEVATION are the
next big thing
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A TRUE
PIONEER
Taeko Urano
TEXT K R I S T I A N LU N D
P H O T O S S U P P LI ED B Y T A E K O U R A N O
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A teenage Taeko-san
on an early set of skis
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Kombu Station,
the stop before Niseko
(then called Kaributo)
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NAOKI FUJIMURA
Photographer
TAKUHIRO SHINOMOTO
Skier
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ART + CULTURE
ART + CULTURE
Theres plenty of arts and culture to take enjoy in and around Niseko
throughout winter. Heres a few ideas to get you started.
PHOTOS
G L EN C L AY D O N
TAIKO MAESTRO
Throughout the year in
Niseko you can witness
the magnificent taiko drum
performances by local
troupe Yotei Daiko. Belgian
Kris Gaethofs had never
played drums before but
was hooked on taiko after
he first heard them. When
he got the opportunity to
play himself, he picked up
his sticks and ran with it.
KRIS GAETHOFS
launc h i ssue!
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ITS FREE! your essential guide to niseko events, promos & awesome deals this NOVEMBER
MICKS / NOV
AYA GALLERY
PHOTO BOOKS
Kiyoe Gallery Niseko is located on the ground floor of AYA Niseko at the base
of the Ace Family Run
www.gentemstick.com,
Gentemstick Showroom and
other retailers across Niseko
KOK YU
( THE BRE ATH)
WOODBLOCK
PRINT POST
We loved this modern take on famous ukioyo-e
print Evening Snow at Kanbara on Instagram
by Hokkaido doodler @outdoor_illust. The
hunched figures in the 1833 original couldnt
illustrate more vividly the severity of life in
olden day Japanese snow country, with the
Instagram-age hikers occupying an entirely
different era. Ironically, the original scene is
thought to be fictional as it rarely snows in
Kanbara, sub-tropically south of Tokyo.
0136-23 3354
FACEBOOK: @ G REEN FARMCAFE
RISING SUN GUIDES / WINTER
AVALANCHE SKILLS
TRAINING COURSES
#CHOOSEYOURADVENTURE
EXPLORE NISEKO / WINTER
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JAPANESE WHISKY
INTRODUCTION AND TASTING
EXPLORE NISEKO
LOCALS CARD
Explore Niseko
@exploreniseko
#ExploreNiseko
AVA I L A B L E AT
www.Gentemstick.com,
Gentemstick Showroom and
other retailers across Niseko
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ART + CULTURE
ART + CULTURE
OUR FAVOURITES
SAKE BAG
TE APOT
KIMONO
Uchikake Vintage
Wedding Kimono
DRINKING BOWL
BE AR CARVING
SALT SIGN
COCOROYA
old and new
japanese treasures
Whether youre looking for
an authentic souvenir, or to
experience a solid dose of
traditional Japanese culture,
there is a small shop just
off the main street of Hirafu
that is literally packed to
the rafters with unique old
and not so old items from
Hokkaido and beyond.
C O C O R O YA' S N E W S T O R E AT M O M I J I
B U I L D I N G, M O M I J I-Z A K A
KOKESHI DOLL S
L A MP
KOBAKO
SKIS
Kerosene Lamps
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RETAIL
HOKKAIDO
RETAIL
BOHLIN CYWINSKI
JACKSON (BC J)
PHOTOS NIC L EHO UX
ODIN
PLACE
trend-setting
hirafu icon
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DIRECTORY
1F
BURTON SNOWBOARDS
Flagship Hirafu retail store
3F
NISEKO TAPROOM
Craft beer + rotisserie
EXPLORE NISEKO
Activity booking centre
THE ALPINIST
Alpine cuisine
2F
KOKO
Bakery + Coffee
MSU
Bar + Bistro
ZAKA
Alpine apparel brand store
MONCLER
Clothing + Jackets + Accessories
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RETAIL
RETAIL
POWDER
ESSENTIALS
POWDER
TOOLS
LINE PESCADO
J P Y 1 4 0 , 4 0 0 F R O M I G AT E I KEU CH I N I S EKO
J P Y3,900 FROM RH Y T HM
VILL AGE
J PY270,000 FROM Z AK A
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REL AXATION
DESTINATION:
NATURE AND WELLNESS
Niseko is fast becoming known as a wellness and
healing destination, with a growing number of onsen
accommodations, spas, massage and therapy clinics, yoga
classes and retreats. Indulge yourself this winter.
YOGA
SPA FIRST
ONSEN RECOMMENDATIONS
AARON JAMIESON
Photographer
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FRESH NEWS
FRESH NEWS
PHOTO
PHOTO
SEASONAL
FORECAST
2016 / 17
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DARREN TEASDALE
PHOTO
HBC
PHOTO
G L EN C L AY D O N
WILL WISSMAN
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03. Niseko.Nadare.info
This is the official Niseko avalanche
safety report that anyone going
out the gates should familiarise
themselves with. It gives a basic
wrap up of weather conditions and
avalanche risks, and notes which
gates are open. This is your daily
must-read report in Niseko.
ADVENTURE
TRAVERSING THE
ANNUPURI SKYLINE
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ADVENTURE
ADVENTURE
Mt Raiden
Mekunnaidake
1211m
1220m
LENA STOFFEL
BEN ANTONI
Niseko Annupuri
Mt Shirakaba
953m
Shakunagedake
1074m
Chisenupuri
1134m
Iwaonupuri
Nitonupuri
1308m
1116m
1080m
Mt Moiwa
839m
THE TEAM
ALINE BOCK
M ATHI A S KG EL
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AARON JAMIESON
Sea
T ED DY L AYCO C K
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of Japan
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Niseko
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ADVENTURE
ADVENTURE
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DAY 2
intended campsite.
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DAY 3
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Another cold but more comfortable night saw us wake with renewed vigor. The sun was burning
the clouds off and the weather
appeared stable. We quickly
packed and pushed on to the
highest campsite we had planned,
at around 1000m, on the alpine
flanks of Mekunnaidake.
Pressing on in a white-out
Waking up to a dusting
Mekunnaidake campsite
A hot noodle breakfast
Five-star backcountry kitchen
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ADVENTURE
ADVENTURE
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TANCHO ZURU
In Japans nature-worshipping
Shinto religion, the crane has
traditionally been a revered bird.
Among other things, it denotes
longevity, and is commonly used
symbolically in Japanese baptism
and wedding ceremonies. An
ancient legend promises that
anyone who folds a thousand
origami (Japanese paper art)
cranes will be granted a wish by a
crane, such as long life or recovery
from illness or injury.
In the hierarchy of Japanese
cranes, one stands out from all the
rest, and like all good things in
this country it lives in Hokkaido.
It is the Red Crested Crane, or
tanchozuru which has been
designated officially as a living
Japanese monument. Until very
recently it was adopted by Japan
Airlines as its company logo,
appearing in stylised form on the
tail fin of JAL commercial planes
and perhaps providing comfort to
nervous Japanese air travellers.
Snowy white, with black tipped
wings and throat and a bright red
cap, it is a magnificent creature,
growing to a height of 1.5 metres,
with a wingspan of 2.5 metres. It
dances bobbing, weaving and
leaping spectacularly in courtship
and other communication rituals.
ISSUE 10 . WINTER 2017
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DINING
DINING
niseko-french
RESTAURANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
FRENCH
FLAIR
NISEKO
Asperges Hanazono
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5 0
01 KAMIMURA
02 MACCARINA
03 LE COCHON
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www.lecochon-niseko.com
HIROSHI NAKAMICHI
02
www.aspergesniseko.com
HIROSHI NAKAMICHI
H E A D C H E F, A S P E R G E S
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DINING
DINING
EBISUTEI
IZAKAYA
japanese
casual dining
TEXT E M M A L EE
PHOTOS A A RO N JA MIESO N
Immaculately dressed in kimono, Rakuichi Soba restaurant host Midori-san is as much responsible for its Michelin commendation as the chef.
In a country renowned for exquisite hospitality, it scarcely comes more refined than the Rakuichi experience. As your elegant host throughout
your soba noodle lunch or kaiseki course dinner, Midori-san ensures customers have a traditional Japanese experience they will never forget.
ISSUE 10 . WINTER 2017
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DINING
DINING
LONG TANG
chinese dumplings
TEXT KRISTIAN LUND
international cuisine
FOREIGN FL AVOURS
A LOCAL TOUCH
CHEFS RECOMMENDATION
LONG TANG
01 TA J MAHAL
Wholesome Hokkaido produce and
authentic Indian flavours make Taj
Mahal a unique must-try experience
for any curry lover. Open in Hokkaido
for 35 years, you must try Taj Mahal
in Annupuri or Kutchan.
Kutchan:
222-8 Aza Takasago | 0136-22-4566
Annupuri:
429-45 Aza Niseko | 0136-55-8699
02 Shoronpo [Xiaolngbo]
JPY500
J P Y4 4 0
02AMARU
This local favourite offers the finest
Tex Mex this side of El Paso, and the
best hospitality in Niseko. Also the
coolest bar in town, drop by for a
quesadilla or buffalo wings and relax
into the evening with apres drinks.
1F 179-8 Yamada | 0136 55 5993
JPY500
JPY 780
04. LOCANDA
THE BARN
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DINING
DINING
NISEKO BEER
MICROBREWERY
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POWDERLIFES PICKS
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GREEN TEA
RENAISSANCE
KRISTIAN LUND
P H O T O S G R E E N S A S O : J U N W A T A N A B E
K I S S A A Z M AYA : H I R O M A S A I H A R A
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04ROSSE
A rich, fruity beer made with organic
grapes from nearby Yoichi
05PORTER
A smoky, semi-dark ale with flavours of
salmon, kelp and shiitake mushroom
R ATING2.5/5
R AT I N G 3 . 5 / 5 O R 4 / 5 F O R L O C A L S U P P O R T
06 BELGIAN ALE
Amber-coloured wheat beer with
flavours of orange peel and coriander
NISEKO TAPROOM
KIRIN ICHIBAN
R ATING 4/5
R ATING4.5/5
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FEATURE
FEATURE
IN SEARCH
OF SOLITUDE
interpretation itself.
visions.
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FEATURE
FEATURE
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SEKKA RESTAURANT
2005
POWDERLIFE (PL ):
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01 Exterior signage
02 Sekka bar
03Restaurant
PL:
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SG:
FEATURE
01 Aerial shot
overlooking Zaborin
alongside Hanazono
Bokujou (farm)
02 Private Villa
outdoor rotenburo
03 Lobby lounge
04 Japanese tea
ceremony
05 Private Villa tatami
bedroom
06 Living Room lounge
ZABORIN 2 0 1 4
Zaborin is a secluded luxury
ryokan with 15 separate villas
in the Hanazono woods.
POWDERLIFE (PL ):
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SG:
PL:
PL:
SG:
FEATURE
SOMOZA 2 0 1 6
Somoza is a 100-year old
kominka an old wooden
Japanese farm house dug
into a spectacular cliff top.
POWDERLIFE (PL ):
PL:
PL:
S H O U YA G R I G G (S G):
SG:
SG:
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ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
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TEXT A A R O N J A M I E S O N
PHOTOS KENJI MASUNAGA
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ARCHITECTURE
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07Bedroom
08Bathroom
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ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
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MUKASHI
MUKASHI
TEXT KR I S T I A N LU N D
PHOTOS CO URT ES Y WES T C A N A DA H OMES
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ARCHITECTURE
06Bedroom
07Stairway
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INTERIOR
INTERIOR
01 Concrete centrepiece
02 Feature artwork
03Dining
04Shelving
05 Handwritten phone list
SUIBOKU
TEXT AND PHOTOS A A R O N J A M I E S O N
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NEWS
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NEWS
NEWS
www.hokkaidotracks.com
www.pavilionshotels.com
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annupuriproperties.com
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foxwoodniseko.com
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www.pacedev.com
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DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION
01 Penthouse onsen
02 Ski valet
03 Bedroom
04 Exterior view
SKYE NISEKO
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J AMES LEE
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of luxury for an era thats increasingly welltravelled, connected and culturally diverse.
The underlying concept for the project is:
Less is the new more, Lee says. Guests will
have experienced five and six-star luxury all
over the world. So we asked ourselves what
we could do to make this place really stand
out from anything else on the market. Rather
than putting lots of finishes and lots of bling
into the interior space, we decided to minimise
the number of architectural finishes in each
space, and really play with proportion and
scale to create a luxurious yet minimalistic,
Japanese design less is more.
DE VELOPER
ARCHITECTS
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
ENQUIRIES
PHONE
WEB
Summit Properties
Architectus (Australia)
ISA (Japan)
Ski-in Ski-out
August 2018
enquiries@skyeniseko.com
www.skyeniseko.com
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DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT
01 Chalet Hibari
02 Kawasemi
03 Oak
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THE
ESCARPMENT
ESTATE
As the first deal fell over in
October 2008, butterflies stirred
in Simon Robinsons stomach. The
metaphorical butterfly had flapped
its wings above Wall Street, and an
economic hurricance was about to
sweep the world.
SIMON ROBINSON
PRESIDENT, HOKK AIDO TR ACKS
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DEVELOPMENT
04 Shirofukuro
05 Entrance totem poles
06 Kitadori
07 Chalet Hibari
08 Oruri
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ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
Image (below):
Annupuri Resort and village
SPECIAL
FEATURE:
ANNUPURI
REDISCOVER
THE SOUL
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ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
01 Slopeside views
02 Off-piste terrain
03 Annupuri Back Bowl
THE SKIING
THE CULTURE
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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SUSHI SHIN
ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION
01 Pool deck
02 Living
03 Indoor/Outdoor
SEASONS NISEKO
04 Upstairs terrace
05 Seasons 1 Exterior
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DE VELOPER
ARCHITECTS
SALE TYPE
D I S TA N C E TO S K I L I F T
D IS TA N CE TO R E S TAU R A N T S
ENQUIRIES
WEB
Seasons Niseko
Off-the-plan
Luciana Palmisano
info@seasons-niseko.com
www.seasons-niseko.com
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SEASONS
SEASONS
ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
NATURAL LUXURY
LOCATION
ANNUPURI
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Why Annupuri?
Annupuri is the hidden gem of Niseko, and
attractive to those who value privacy, natural
surroundings and a desire to get away from the
increasingly congested other areas of Niseko.
LO C ATION
TOTA L L A ND A RE A
DE VELOPER
45,000sqm
Annupuri Properties
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ARCHITEC TS
Natural splendor
The property is bordered by a natural stream
to the east, and has spectacular views of Mt
Annupuri to the north and the Konbu mountain
range to the south. Mature pine trees dot the
entire site with white birch trees surrounding it.
Large size lots
The development lots range up to 2700sqm,
ensuring that each house will have a large yard,
unlike higher density areas in Niseko.
As Niseko transforms into a year-round resort,
having a large yard for outdoor activities will
become increasingly attractive. For anyone
that desires an even larger home and yard,
NAR offers the option of combining multiple
lots into one.
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Design
We have a line of up talented architects, and we
will work with owners to design and build their
dream home from start to finish (see above).
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CONTAC T
WEB
www.nisekoannupuriresidences.com
facebook.com/nisekoannupuriresidences
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ANNUPURI DEVELOPMENT
DIVINE LIVING
LOCATION
ANNUPURI
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01 Front entrance
02 Aerial view
03-04 Sushi Shin
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FAC T SHEE T
DE VELOPER
ARCHITECT
DESIGN
BUILDER
PROPERT Y M ANAGEMENT
ENQUIRIES
Iwata Chizaki
Ski Japan
info@kamui-niseko.com
www.kamui-niseko.com
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ARCHITECTURE + DEVELOPMENT
ARCHITECTURE + DEVELOPMENT
NATURALLY CEDAR
LOCATION
01 Turkel Design
02 Rusutsu Lindals
03 Elements Seafoam
GREATER NISEKO
LINDAL HOMES
04 Custom interior
05 Turkel Design
06 Sunlit interior
TALK TO NISEKO
CEDAR HOMES
TOM VANCE
OPER ATIONS M A N AG ER
05
02
03
01
Independent Distributor
04
ARCHITECTS
HOME T YPE
NUMBER PL AN T YPES
ENQUIRIES
PHONE
WEB
Independent Distributor
for Lindal Cedar Homes
Various
Custom Pre-fabricated
2000
Tom Vance
tom@nisekocedarhomes.com
www.nisekocedarhomes.com
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ACCOMMODATION + DEVELOPMENT
ACCOMMODATION + DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION
SHIKI NISEKO
02
03
05
MY ECOLODGE
01
04
SHIKI NISEKO
DE VELOPER
SHIKI LO C ATION
MY ECO LO D G E LO C AT I O N
Hirafu
Shuttle 3 mins
1 0 0
ENQUIRIES
reservations@shikiniseko.com
+81 (0)136 21 41 91
www.shikiniseko.com
ENQUIRIES
info@my-ecolodge.com
+81 (0)136 55 5208
www.my-ecolodge.com
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KEY ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES
06
ENQUIRIES
enquiry@ fairlanehospitality.com
www.fairlanehospitality.com
WHERE IS NISEKO
ON ITS GROWTH
TRAJECTORY?
NOT EVEN
HALF WAY
HAKUCHOZAN NISEKO
BY KEITH RODGERS
PRESIDENT, TA IG A RE A L ES TATE
ABOUT
ENQUIRIES
WEB
www.taigaprojects.com
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NISADE
NISEKO
CAN IT BE
SUSTAINED?
BY JONATHAN MARTIN
PRESIDENT, NIS ADE
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1. Sewage
Max sewage treatment capacity is 6,000m3
As of December 2015 we were at 80%
capacity. No planned upgrades/expansion.
2. Water
Max capacity is 2,925m3 / day
As of December 2015 we are operating
at 73% capacity. In context, in 2018 the
openings of Skye and Maples will push that to
80% capacity. Water however is plentiful and
expansion easily managed.
3. Electricity
Max capacity is 5,060,000 kw/day
We are currently using 60-80% of capacity.
Expansion is relatively easy to accommodate.
02
01 Terrazze, 2014
02 Kozue, 2015
03 The Vale Niseko, 2008
04 The Maples, 2018
05 Accepting another World Ski Award
04
05
ABOUT
03
ENQUIRIES
WEB
sales@nisade.com
www.nisade.com
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
NISEKO PROJECTS
ALPINE DESIGN
GUIDE
TOP 5 TIPS
BY DOMINIC WEHNER
DIREC TOR, NISEKO PROJEC TS
02 RESORT PL AN
05 ALPINE DESIGN
NISEKO PROJECTS
Partnered with Sapporo-based
Japanese Grade 1 architectural firm
CLA, Niseko Projects provides a single
point of contact for architectural
feasibility and design, construction
contract facilitation, furniture
procurement, and even landscaping.
We will ensure all elements of your
building or construction project are
coordinated from initial concept
through to final completion. Having
been involved in projects such as Shiki
Hotel, Akazora, MYecolodge and
multiple private residences, Dominic
brings a rare combination of skills and
local experience to your project.
ABOUT
ENQUIRIES
WEB
Dominic Wehner
dominic@nisekoprojects.com
www.nisekoprojects.com
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MOUNTAIN
GUIDE
MT ANNUPURI 1309M
ANNUPURI
HANA ZONO
PHOTO
ISSUE 10 . WINTER 2017
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G L EN C L AY D O N P H OTO G R A P H Y
MOUNTAIN GUIDE
MOUNTAIN GUIDE
MT. ANNUPURI 1309m
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POWDERLIFE
NISEKO UNITED
TRAIL MAP
Please enjoy our easy-to-read
course map to review your day
or plan your next assault on
the mountain. Niseko United
is the name given to the four
independently owned resorts on
different faces of Mt Annupuri.
The Niseko United Shuttle
fleet connects the resort bases,
and intermediate and advanced
riders can ski or board between
resorts from the upper lifts,
weather permitting.
01
Ace
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59
Fa m il
L if t
GRAND HIRAFU
LEGEND
SKI RUNS
Gondola
Lift
Slope (easy)
Slope (intermediate)
Slope (advance)
G1 ~ G11
Gate to uncontrolled area
01 Champion
02 Utopia
03 Panorama
04 Silver
05
S ji
06 Shirakaba
07 Paradise
08 Family
09 Family
10 Merchen
11 Junior
12 Challenge
13 Dynamic
14 Fukayuki-rinkan
15 Wonderland
16 Ukairo
17 Snorkel
18 Joppin
19 Zangi
20
Nekko no Kabe
21 Dabesa
22 Konbu
1 2 4
23 Superstition
24
Junk Yard
25 Jagaimo
26 Misoshiru
27 Namara
28 Enchantment
29
Make sense
30 Unforgettable
31 Cruiser
32
Pure Magic
33 Koguma
34 Banzai
35
Dont Blink
36
Yard Sale
37
Next Stage
38
Shaky Knees
39
Final Fling
40 Large
41 Dynamic
42 Shirakaba
43 Center
44 Rinkan
45 Jumbo
46 Parallel
47
Beginners access
48 Renraku
49 Holiday
50 Miharashi
51 Kokutai
52 Furiko
53 Green
54 Konayuki
55 Ni-kabe
56 Onsenzawa
57 Super
58 Sennoki
59 Family
60 Alpen
61
King Access Pass
62 Kogen
63 Boyo
64
Yotei Sunset
65
Crystal Garden
66 Setsuzoku
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68
69
70
71
Silver Dream
Legend of Shinya
Hanazono Park
Stairway to Heaven
Hanazono Adventure Park
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