The Wait Is (Really) Over: Japan Officially Opens Borders To Independent Travelers

In huge news for Japan winter 2022/23, the Japanese government today announced that fully independent tourists may enter Japan from October 11, 2022.   Visa-free travel will resume Independent travellers may enter the country (no tour groups or travel agents necessary) The daily border entry cap will be removed   The announcement comes four months after […]

Japanese Yen hits historic low against the dollar extending the great value on offer to ski in Japan

As the Japanese Yen hits a historic 24-year low against the US Dollar there has never been a better time to get started and book your Japan ski holiday locking in the great value on offer. One US Dollar will now get you ¥141 compared to ¥106 3 years ago in September 2019, this represents […]

Japan’s Road To Open Borders

Japan’s rocky road to open borders has not been without excitement. As we get closer to winter and the borders inch ever wider, the team at Rhythm are keeping their fingers on the pulse of the latest updates to keep you up to speed. Note: this article will be updated as news is announced.   […]

Insider Tips For a Successful Ski Holiday With Kids

You have made the commitment and are taking your kids on a ski holiday. Whether it is their first time or they are a regular visitor to the slopes, dressing them correctly can make or break your holiday. A warm, comfortable child is a happy child and their enjoyment on the slopes will make the […]

Meet The Rhythm Family: Stefan Boers – Rides Guiding Supervisor

A real key player in the Rhythm Rides crew Stefan brings with him a wealth of experience to the team. The Dutchman learnt to ski at a very early age after spending winters in the Austrian Alps in ski daycare whilst his mother worked as a ski instructor. As soon as he was tall enough […]

Mountain Biking Makes Fresh Tracks In Niseko

For a long time, residents and visitors of Niseko have longed for somewhere to ride their mountain bikes in the summer months. With limited trails locally and the bike park closing in 2020, there has been very little for the mountain bike community to get excited about. This is all about to change as the […]

Summer Hiking In Niseko – Mt Annupuri

The Annupuri peak sits at the top of the Grand Hirafu ski resort, from there you can access all 4 resorts of the Niseko United ski area and Moiwa. During the winter months, the short, steep hike up from the top of the pizza box chairlift gets you access to some of the best terrain […]

Will Japan Open For Tourists By Winter 2022-23?

Hirafu Village Main St in Niseko When will the Japan border open for tourism? That has been the burning question in the lead-up to the past two winter seasons, both of which have seen international Japow lovers with ever-itchier feet, and locals normally reliant on the travel industry suffering big financial losses.  The silver lining […]

Evo x Rhythm Japan Announcement

Dear Rhythm community, I’m excited to announce that Rhythm Japan has officially joined forces with evo, a leading outdoor company based in Seattle, USA. While best known for their industry-leading online store, evo also operates stores in Denver, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Whistler, along with skateparks, lodging and travel businesses, all of which […]

Sustainable Ski Manufacturing With WNDR Alpine Skis

Pep Fujas talks about ski company WNDR Alpine and the future of sustainable ski manufacturing.   Every year we get excited to see new products coming into the store. This year we have something special from the team at WNDR Alpine skis. These guys are driving innovation on and off the mountain by manufacturing the […]

ROLL INTO THE SEASON WITH NEW RHYTHM PRODUCTS

It’s been a challenging couple of seasons, to say the least. Amongst all the madness brought on by the pandemic, nature did not conform to the chaos, treating us to an unlimited supply of Japan’s finest powder. We, lucky locals, were very fortunate, however, we truly missed the crowds of life and laughter that normally […]

6 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season in Japan

If you’re a powder hound, you might think winter is the best season in Japan. After all, the north island is renowned for some of the best powder snow in the world! And we can totally vouch for that..  However, Autumn is a close contender.. Here are 6 reasons why:  1. Experience the colourful leaves 紅葉, kōyō of fall As […]