Ten Things to Love about Niseko’s New Ski and Snowboard Shop, Rhythm Base.

This winter, Niseko’s largest and most comprehensively stocked ski and snowboard store will open its doors on Koen Avenue at the top of Hirafu Village. Conveniently located across the road from Ki Niseko, the shop is within walking distance from the Hirafu Gondola. There is definitely a lot to love about Rhythm Base, check out […]

Achieve the Ultimate Job / Snow Life Balance. Work for Rhythm Japan in Niseko or Hakuba!

Love to ski or snowboard? Dreaming about riding the best powder of your life? Need a job to make it all happen? Rhythm Japan is hiring now so all your working holiday dreams could come true! Taking a position with Rhythm means you can work and play in an environment you love alongside passionate people […]

Rent, Ride, Repeat! Our Top 8 Reasons to Rent Skis or a Snowboard in Japan.

Niseko and Hakuba is home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding conditions in the world, which is why it’s so important your equipment matches up to the hype! The best way to do this is rent, because you’re guaranteed to have the best gear to suit the conditions and your ability. Here are […]

The Rhythm Rail Jam 2019 Recap

We did it again! And this time it was even bigger than ever before. On February 9th, our 2019 Rail Jam was hosted for the first time at Sunsports Field with one of our most impressive line-up of skiers and snowboarders taking part of the contest.  Outside in a jaw-shaking -9 degrees and massive snow […]

Thinking of Going Backcountry in Hakuba or Niseko? Here is the Best Ski and Snowboard Gear for Season 2018/19!

If you have an adventurous spirit then you’re probably wondering what lies beyond the boundaries of your favourite Japanese ski resorts. We can tell you the possibilities are absolutely endless. Fields of deep, dry untouched snow, tree lines just begging for fresh turns, pillows and mushrooms (of the powdery kind!) plus plenty of picture-perfect scenery. […]

Find Out How to Get Your Gear Ready to Go Skiing in Japan!

There is so Much Powder in Japan, Do I Still Need to Tune My Skis? When you’ve come to Japan for the holiday of a lifetime, the last thing you want is for your equipment to let you down. Walk in the doors of Rhythm in either Niseko or Hakuba and you’ll find our specialty […]

6 things to do in Niseko this Winter

Season 2018/19 is off to an amazing start! Over two meters of snow has fallen and the resort is filling up with light, dry Hokkaido powder. So obviously skiing and snowboarding will be high on the priority list for most visitors to Niseko, but what else is there to do besides riding the best snow […]

It’s an All White Start to the Ski Season in Niseko!

Snow has started falling across Hokkaido and lifts at Niseko United resorts are officially spinning! THE STATS Since the official start of the season (Nov 23) nearly 80cm of snow has fallen in Niseko. This time last year 86cm of snow had hit the ground so we are on track for a good start to […]

How to Get the Best Deal on Your Ski Pass for Niseko and Hakuba

Niseko and Hakuba in Japan are two of the most popular destinations in the world for riding quality powder snow. Here are some important things you should know when it comes to buying passes for the best skiing or snowboarding holiday of your life. Niseko is Now Part of the IKON Pass  For one of […]

Traveling to Niseko, Japan? Here are Some Hot Tips from the Locals!

When you visit a ski resort that can receive up to twenty meters of snowfall per season, it’s pretty hard to go wrong when it comes to skiing and snowboarding. But just to make sure you’ve got the very best insider tips, we’ve asked some local riders to tell us where to go, what to […]

Here’s Why You Should Check Out Niseko’s Newest Luxury Rental Service

Niseko is famous for delivering the best powder in the world, but did you know you can also have your skis, snowboards and accessories delivered straight to your door? Niseko’s premium rental and retail store, Rhythm Japan, is now offering guests an exclusive VIP PLATINUM in-house fitting service. Here’s why you should go Platinum next […]

Did you know Autumn is one of the best times to visit Niseko?

Japan is home to four very distinct seasons. Of course we are all big fans of winter with its epic falls of powder and stunning white landscape. Spring and summer are also very popular because this is when the snow-capped mountains turn a shade of emerald green, rivers and lakes come alive and you can […]