With a week of warm sunny weather,
The never ending sound of jackhammers rattling though the office window emphasizes the fact that the rush to be ready for the up coming winter is well underway. The new construction in the area is starting to head skyward.

The Hirafu soccer team played a great tournament and managed a strong final place finish. It had nothing to do with the pink Jersey's maybe just a lack of fitness. Most went home with a bit of color in the skin or for the few like myself who are still white from winter a tint of red and the sting of slight sun burn.

Hirafu is a buzz with events and tournaments with everything from Jazz festivals and Golf days to Soft ball. There is a noticeable increase in visitors around town or maybe it is the locals coming out of winter hibernation. Add to that the local police who have come to town in preparation for the upcoming G8 summit, Hirafu is a busy and happening place for all to come and enjoy!

So as I sit here with my burnt skin gradually peeling away, I look forward to the next community event and hope to be seeing you all there!

After a brief spell of below average temperatures, the weather has finally turned warm again. It seems as if the unusually warm March weather delayed the onset of summer by a month. 

In other news, the Hirafu local soccer team (composed of players from various companies in the village) will compete in the first tournament of the summer on June 15th. The winter weight is still visible on most of the team, but hopefully they will do Hirafu proud. If you're in town on the 15th, feel free to stop by the Niseko Soccer Village to offer support or some good-natured heckling. We are the team in pink.

The NPC blog is back, new and refreshed. As most of you are already aware, spring started early here in Hirafu; with this brought a new season of change. The colours of the trees and leaves on the rolling hillsides have definitely brightened up the area. The sound of construction is ringing through the ever-expanding & developing town in a rush to prepare for the next winter season. Here at NPC, we have some new members of staff to compliment the already strong team. Hirafu has calmed down now that the winter season is gone, but many of the local restaurants and bars are still open for everyone to get out and enjoy themselves. Pow Pow and The Brick are open for all the amber-ale and relaxing times you need and Wazza is more than happy to whip up/deliver some food for you and your friends to enjoy for lunch.

Niseko Accommodation

With the increasing number of accommodations that are becoming available in the Hirafu Village; NPC has had a difficult time choosing the cream of the crop to offer for the 2008/09 season!

We have added some new properties this year to our most popular accommodations from previous years.

To view the options for your next Niseko holiday, please follow the links below.

Niseko Accommodation

Niseko Apartments

Niseko Houses

The NPC Team
"Your Niseko Specialist"
www.niseko-hirafu.com

Transformation Almost Complete!

The view from the new hot spot in Niseko (Lawson convenience store) looking up the resort to the peak! A considerable transformation from what the majority of visitors to Niseko are used to seeing!

The massive snow banks that can get to over 3 meters in height and iced covered roads have been replaced by summer temperatures and crystal blue skies!

It will not be long before hiking to the peak to take in the incredible view will be possible without a trace of snow in sight! Hiking around the Niseko area is a purely incredible and a very popular past time on weekends; with trails that can please the casual ambler, like us, to the multi day adventure hikers!

Everyone will be left breathless by the views!

The NPC Team
"Your Niseko Specialist"
www.niseko-hirafu.com

From Snow To Dirt!

With Summer nearly in full swing in Niseko, the local mountain bike crew have already started to establish their network of trails.

Most people don't realise that as soon as the snow has melted on the lowest part of the mountain, the forest on the left side as you go up the Ace Family Pair lift is home to a free flowing winding trail. At just over 600 meters in length it is a great place to dust of the winter cobwebs and get the legs and heart pumping before the main trails are open.

With the first downhill mountain bike race only days away in Teine (outer suburb of Sapporo), the local crew are out getting as many runs in as possible on the bike to prepare for a fantastic summer of riding!

The NPC Team

"Your Niseko Specialist"

www.niseko-hirafu.com

It's All Over!

It seems like only yesterday that the excitement of unpacking skis, snowboards and outerwear was abundant through out Niseko with the anticipation of the lifts opening for the first time for the season.

Unfortunatly, the time has come to pack them away once again! The last day of the season, Tuesday 6th of May, delivered a beautiful bluebird day for the best part of the day allowing those park and mogul junkies to get a few more runs.

From one sports bag to the other! It's now time to dust of the mountain bike, golf clubs, fishing rods, hiking boots and enjoy the most scenic time of year in Niseko.

Come and see for yourself!

The NPC Team

"Your Niseko Specialist"

www.niseko-hirafu.com