RAIL JAM SERIES 1 RECAP
On Sunday, December 10, Rhythm Japan hosted the first Rail Jam of the season! A slew of skiers and snowboarders raced to sign up at the Rhythm Japan Niseko shop for their chance win the competition. Niseko’s finest men and women joined us on this clear evening to show off their skills. The riders had […]
The Japan Ski Season Has Started in the Best Style in Ten Years
The Japan Ski Season Has Started in the Best Style in Ten Years. The ski season in Japan has kicked off with the best conditions we’ve seen in a long time! It’s very early in the winter and there is already a base of over two meters at the top of the Niseko Grand Hirafu […]
Frame Bindings Vs. Tech Bindings. What’s Best for Backcountry Touring?
Frame Bindings Vs Tech Bindings. What’s Best for Backcountry Touring? If you love talking tech then the world of backcountry skiing is something you’ll want to be a part of. Not only do you get to explore the magical world that lies beyond the lifts, you get to play with some supremely functional toys. One […]
RESORT OPENING DAY 2017
Today (November 23) the Niseko United Resort opened up again for another incredible winter! The chairlifts are now open and ready for all the excited skiers and boarders who are ready to ride. A traditional Shinto ceremony was held in order to garner […]
10 Tips on How to Rent Skis or a Snowboard at Rhythm Japan
Rhythm Japan has the most comprehensive range of ski and snowboard rental equipment in Japan. Both our Niseko and Hakuba stores are packed with the latest gear, along with skis and boards to suit and standard of rider. And, most importantly, renting with us is super easy. Here are a few tips to make sure […]
MARCH IN JAPAN IS CHEAP AND DEEP!
Niseko is going off right now! Over a foot and a half of snow has fallen this month and the quality is superb. The days ahead are looking good too with light snowfalls on the forecast until at least Tuesday next week. Hakuba’s epic season is also set to continue with consistent light snow falling over the […]
DON’T MISS A MOMENT! HERE’S SIX TIPS FOR USING YOUR GOPRO OR SMARTPHONE IN THE SNOW!
A ski or snowboard holiday in Japan is like nothing else in the world, so you’re probably going to want to capture, keep and share as many of your experiences as possible. These days there are loads of ways to record your finest (and not so finest!) moments on the mountain, so we spoke to […]
LET’S GET TECH! THE LATEST ESSENTIALS FOR BACKCOUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
Thanks to some huge advances in equipment technology, heading beyond the resort boundaries on your skis or snowboard is now easier and safer than ever. It’s easy to see why touring the backcountry is so popular, think wide open, untouched powder fields, beautiful vistas, the satisfaction of ‘earning your turns’ and getting away from the […]
SIX THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING IN HAKUBA, JAPAN!
Hakuba is a ski area located around 300km west of Tokyo. It is home to nine resorts, including 135 lifts accessing over 200 runs. It also receives over 10 meters of snow per year, so if that doesn’t float your powder boards, we don’t know what will. Keep reading for our top tips on how […]
HOW TO MAKE SKI HOLIDAYS WITH KIDS IN JAPAN A BREEZE!
Kids absolutely love the snow. From snowman making to snowball fights and of course skiing or snowboarding, the options for fun are limitless. There are things about a trip to the snow with little ones in tow that can seem daunting, however, so here’s a few tips that will help make your winter adventure run […]
GOT A POWDER SNOW FANATIC IN THE FAMILY? WHAT TO BUY THEM THIS CHRISTMAS!
What springs to mind when you hear the term ‘white Christmas’? Is it log fireplaces? Snowmen wrapped in red and white scarves? Hot ham glazed in maple honey? What about ‘getting slapped in the face with bucket loads of Japan’s finest powder’? If that’s your answer, you’re probably as obsessed with snow as we are. […]
WELCOME TO THE 2016/17 SEASON!
It’s that time of year again! The snowplows have starting rumbling around the streets, snow is piling up like giant marshmallows on rooftops and, most importantly, lifts in the Niseko area have fired up, ready to whisk skiers and snowboarders off to ride the world’s best powder. Decent snowfalls over the last week have accumulated […]
