Get Ready For Niseko and Hakuba’s Golden Week Celebrations

Time to pack up the computer, load the kids into the Hiace and head off on your Golden Week adventures. Sunshine and sushi, hikes followed by an onsen, and an extended long weekend timeline to fit in as many activities as possible – that’s what Golden Week’s all about. While the snow may be more […]

Ride Into Cycling Season in Furano

If you’re gearing up for summer cycling adventures in Japan, there’s no better spot to visit than Furano. Haven’t heard of it? That’s because it’s Hokkaido’s best-kept secret, boasting a vast countryside and various mountain ranges (including the surrounding Daisetsuzan Mountains), without the crowds that you’d normally find in Niseko or Hakuba. Having become an […]

The Best Events and Activities Around Niseko This Summer

It’s getting to about that time where you pack away the skis and snowboards for the season and dust the cobwebs off your skateboard and bike. Summer is finally here, and while for some that simply means relaxing in the sun and firing up the charcoal BBQ’s, for many others it’s the busiest season of […]

10 Essential Storage and Maintenance Tips For The Off-Season

It’s getting to everyone’s least favourite time of the season, the end. Time to bid farewell to your skis and boards for a few months and bust out the mountain bikes and skateboards. But before you do, it’s important to ensure that you pack your gear away correctly. Unlike surfboards and bikes, which normally get […]

Rhythm’s Futures Progression Camps Wraps Up An Epic Season

It’s getting to the point of the season where businesses are starting to close their doors, the seasonal influx of workers are formulating their post-season travel plans, and the kids’ programs are beginning to come to an end. One of which, is the Rhythm Rides Futures Progression Camps. To celebrate, we threw a massive graduation […]

Family-Friendly Activities For Your Easter Celebrations in Niseko

Sushi on Good Friday and then chocolate and spring skiing on Easter Sunday – that’s all the ingredients you need for a good long weekend. If you’re planning on making the most of your extra day off and celebrating the Easter spirit in Niseko, there’s a bunch of fun activities that you and the family […]

A First-Hand Look Into Niseko Backcountry Touring

By Alex Callan | Rhythm Japan Editor When it comes to riding in Niseko, everyone swears that the best powder you’ll get is in the backcountry. For good reason, outside of the resort and gate system, there’s almost countless mountain ranges to explore – all of which are rideable.  So as you can imagine, since […]

An Insight into Hakuba’s Extensive Backcountry Terrain

We know you’ve recently read all about the perks of spring backcountry touring in Niseko, so it seemed like an apt time to highlight the incredible backcountry terrain of Hakuba. After all, if you’re making the trek to Japan, why not visit both resorts? With the Hakuba Valley boasting 10 different mountain ranges, there’s an […]

Share The Stoke with Spring Park Laps

After a season of record breaking dumps, it’s all starting to come to an end. But when the pow starts to disappear, that can only mean one thing… it’s park season baby! Spring laps in hoodies, dropping into lines after a few chu-hi’s, and a whole lot of bruises– that’s what park’s all about–having fun […]

Keep Crushin’ It on International Women’s Day

At Rhythm Japan, we like to celebrate our team of hard-working legends every day of the week, but when it comes to International Women’s Day, we feel an extra celebration is needed. If you’ve ever spent time skiing or snowboarding, you’ll know that some of the biggest shredders on the mountain are undoubtedly the girls, […]

Rhythm Rail Jam Recap 2023/24

We weren’t lying when we told you it was going to be bigger than ever… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b0gD-tKIBo After a 3 year hiatus, the Rhythm Rail Jam was finally back and we are still reeling from it. 50 of Niseko’s best riders turning out to deliver the most impressive selections from their bag of tricks in front […]

An Eat-By-Eat Guide to Niseko’s Thriving Food Truck Scene

We know better than anyone how hard it can be to secure a spot in a restaurant in Grand Hirafu. With so much tourism demand, the majority of restaurants are completely booked out months in advance, making it impossible to get a table as a walk-in.  Not to worry, Hirafu offers a wealth of different […]