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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FIRST SNOW AND FRESH PLACES TO SHOP! WHAT’S NEW IN NISEKO AND HAKUBA THIS SEASON.
Winter has well and truly moved on in the Southern Hemisphere, which means it’s time to get ready for skiing and snowboarding in Japan. In fact Mt Yotei and the Annupuri Ranges have already experienced their first dusting for the season! Over the years the Niseko and Hakuba ski areas have evolved into international snow […]
SOUL CYCLE. FROM NISEKO TO TOKYO BY BIKE.
“Doing a season” in Niseko, Japan has become a right of passage for many young skiers and snowboarders. Some might be embarking on a new career, others taking a break from one. Some are in the midst of a personal crisis, hoping that a few months of mountain living will give them clarity on whether […]
FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK YOUR JAPAN SKI HOLIDAY NOW!
Niseko and Hakuba in Japan are fast becoming two of the world’s most popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts. Over the last ten years both resorts have seen rapid growth in visitor numbers, which means a holiday to either place is no longer something that can be achieved on a whim. Instead, those who wish […]
ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO FOR THE 2015/16 SEASON IN JAPAN!
The Niseko United ski area officially opened yesterday after over half a metre of snowfall in 48 hours. Today six lifts are running across Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Village and Grand Hirafu. Light snowfalls are forecast to continue until at least Monday, turning Niseko into a winter playground just in time for Christmas. At Hakuba lifts got […]
RHYTHM JAPAN HELPS LOCAL KIDS
Rhythm Japan has donated ¥360,000 (nearly $4,000 AUD) worth of thermals, jackets and pants to Hokkai-aisei-gakuen, a local orphanage that is home to 49 children. The initiative was taken by a Rhythm employee who felt that it is important to give back to the community and help the children enjoy Niseko’s winter environment in comfort, just like we […]
BURTON IS BIG IN JAPAN!
Since 1977 there has been one brand representing everything that’s ground breaking about snowboarding. Burton! Possibly the most popular snowboarding brand ever, Burton constantly pushes boundaries and develop products that humans who ride can’t get enough of. Burton is especially big in Japan where snowboarders have fallen in love with the brand because of its […]
RHYTHM JAPAN CELEBRATES TEN YEARS IN JAPAN!
10 years ago Rhythm snowsports opened it’s door in Japan, bringing it’s renowned high level of customer service, wide range of equipment and experienced staff to the now famous powder fields of Niseko, Hokkaido. Rhythm Japan has changed exponentially over the years. From its first location in the converted basement bathroom of a lodge to […]
