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SPRING AWESOME THINGS TO DO OUTDOORS

+ LOCAL’S INSIDER TIPS

+ BBQ PRO TIPS+ BEST BEERS WITH YOUR BBQ

+ 5 MINUTES WITH IAN WALKER, THE HOUSE OF MACHINES NISEKO

+ CAFES & RESTAURANTS OPEN THIS SPRING

+ BEST OF NISEKO AWARDS RESULTS!

+ M O R E !

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The House of Machines (THoM) is a new concept bar and cafe located near the Route 343/Higashiyama-Niseko Villgae junction. We caught up with Ian Walker, manager of The House of Machines, to find out more about THoM and his beer recommendations of course!

Tell us a little about The House of Machines (THoM) Niseko.The House of Machines is about live music, craft beer, crafted cocktails, gourmet coffee and custom bikes – and a great space to hang out.

Have you always loved motorbikes?It started when I was 14, in BC (Canada). My family had a cottage in the mountains, and my friends let me have a go on their dirt bikes, and it was an instant attraction. I managed to convince my parents to invest a few hundred bucks in my new found hobby.

How did you get into craft beer?I was introduced to Bristish ales when I was un the UK, back in the late 80s. That was my fi rst exposure to micro breweries, which were far more interesting and tasty than your standard Carlsberg or Heineken. After my move to Sapporo, I was introduced to the annual 2-day craft beer festival “Sapporo Craft Beer Forest” at Bankei Ski Resort. I’ve been there for the past 3 years!

At THoM, you guys have the Japanese craft beer, Baird Beer, on tap. Which is your recommend?The Rising Sun Pale Ale, and Suruga IPA.

What do you like best about Niseko?I have been in Japan for more than 10 years. I had always found myself around the Toya, Rusutsu and Niseko part of Hokkaido during my recreational time, so I decided to make the move to Niseko in 2015. Winter here is obviously skiing and snowboarding, but in the summer, it’s all about motocycles! The Niseko panorama line is just a dream to ride over the summer. Hokkaido is the mecca for bikers.

THoM will reopen on 27 April 2018 for the summer. Pick up a copy of What’s On to fi nd out more about their weekly events!

D WWW.THEHOUSEOFMACHINES .COM / N 0135-55-8170

5 MINUTES WITH IAN WALKERTHE HOUSE OF MACHINES NISEKOINTERVIEW BY WHAT’S ON | PHOTO BY JACINTA SONJA

WHAT’S OPEN THIS SPRING BY WHAT’S ON

While most cafes and restaurants take a break after the season, here are some places that stay open through spring:

MUSU | HIRAFU INTERSECTION7:30-24:00 (until 08 May)

Musu is centrally located with a large tasty range of breakfast, lunch, tapas, dinner and cocktails. Vegan and vegetarian options available!

D WWW.MUSUNISEKO.COM / N 0136-21-7002

AN DINING | UPPER HIRAFU07:00-21:30 (until 08 May)

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available at An Dining. An Dining uses Hokkaido’s local produce, with a range of cuisine styles from casual to fine dining. Drinks at the bar are available till closing.D WWW.KINISEKO.COM/DINING / N 0136-22-5151

HIRAFUZAKA | UPPER HIRAFU12:00-23:00 (open all year)

Hot ramen and udon noodles, mouthwatering appetisers, vegetables, donburi, and pasta are available at this family-friendly restaurant.D WWW.CHALET IVY .COM/DINING/HIRAFUZAKA N 0136-22-1123

L̓ OCANDA | IZUMIKYOCakes 11:00-Until sold out, Lunch 11:30-14:00, Dinner 18:00-22:00(LO20:00), Closed Tues & 3rd Wed, (All Year, closed 08-22 May)

Authentic Italian cuisine and delicious cakes for any occassion.N 0136-55-8625

FUJI SUSHI | HIRAFU11:00-22:00, Closed Wed (open all year)

Enjoy a variety of fresh seafood dishes, such as sushi and sashimi. Fuji Sushi also caters to those looking for hotpot, rice bowls and ramen.D WWW.FUJ IZUSHI .CO . JP / N 0136-23-2661

GRAUBUNDEN | IZUMIKYO08:00-19:00, Closed Thurs (open all year)

Graubunden is a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or something in between. Sample their freshly baked breads, sandwiches, french toasts and generous cake servings.D WWW.GRAUBUNDEN . JP / N 0136-23-3371

LUPICIA | KABAYAMA11:30-15:00 (LO 14:30) (open all year)

Opened for lunch only from 28 April – 31 May, Lupicia serves a great lunch buffet with a wide varieties of house baked breads, appetisers, salads and dessert. D WWW.VILLA .LUPIC IA .CO. JP/EN / N 0136-21-7880

TSUBARA TSUBARA | IZUMIKYOLunch: 11:30-15:00 (LO 14:30), Dinner: 18:00-22:00 (LO 21:00), Closed Wed (open all year)

Hokkaido is the birth place of soup curry, don’t leave Niseko without trying it!N 0136-23-1116

PRATIVO | HIGASHIYAMALunch 11:30-15: 30 (LO 14:30), Dinner 17:30-21:30 (LO 20:00) Thurs-Mon (open all year)

All you can eat lunch buffet, with a large selection of fresh vegetables, and Milk Kobo creamy desserts.D WWW.NISEKO-TAKAHASHI.JP/PRATIVO / N 0136-55-8852

JEN VEILLEUXChief Mountain Goat|Japan Powder Connection

“Don’t forget the salad! Balance your palate with an assortment of local fresh veggies, fruits and cheeses to celebrate Hokkaido’s offerings, and complement your sizzling feast.”

LIAM BARTLEYFarm Director|Hopi Hills Farm

“Wild veggies grow in the mountains and can be harvested all spring (just watch out for bears!). Bamboo shoots are probably my favourite; just throw them on the grill fully wrapped in their own natural cooking foil, wait until it’s nicely charred, peel and eat. Great with wasabi mayo, or, a pinch of tempura salt.”

PATRICK OHTANIGeneral Manager | MnK Niseko

“Keep it local – Hokkaido meat and fish produce are amazing! Keep an eye out for what is local in the supermarket and it’s guaranteed to get the grill going. Makkari Pork and Hokkaido Hokke are the go to grillers for me!”

MANAMI SASAYAStore Manager|Gorilla Niseko

“My favourite on the BBQ are oysters! You can have them fresh with chopped red onion and apple cider vinger, or grill them with Hokkaido butter and soy sauce. Always make sure to have cucumber with miso and mayonnaise!”

DENNIS VAN DEN BRINK Owner| Green Farm Cafe / Ginger Restaurant / Wild Bills

“Basically it all comes down to using the right amount and various methods of applying salt, and good salt. Use a marinade on thinner cuts and brine the meat for thicker cuts to preserve moisture. A 10% salt solution for a short brine and 3-5% for a longer brine. Add spices or herbs and let the salt do the work. Prep and cook time are also essential.”

YOOJA KIMOperations Manager|MnK Niseko

“For Korean pork BBQ, we wrap the grilled meat with lettuce, rice and kimchi, or a special sauce. For the sauce, mix chopped leek, ground garlic, soy sauce, salt, big scoop of gochujan, and sake, and stir until smooth. Add sugar and sesame oil to taste.”

Cheese Burger and Fries, The House of MachinesNiseko asparagus with 8years aged black rice vinegar and Niseko mimolette cheese, An Dining

Want to create the perfect BBQ? The spring sunshine in April makes it the best time for a BBQ. The What’s On team fires it up with Niseko’s local experts for their handy tips!




AWESOME THINGS TO DO THIS SPRINGTIME TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS!

LOCAL’S TIPS

EXPLORE ACTIVITY CENTREExplore Niseko is the One Stop booking centre for all your activity and tour needs in and around Niseko area. With 2 locations in Hirafu and Ginto Village, we offer a range of tours and activities to suit all travellers as well as the best local advise and insider information.

Contact us at bookings@explore-niseko Book direct on website www.explore-niseko.com Visit is at our offi ce at Odin Building

EXPLORE NISEKO’S spring activitiesWith the weather cool and sunny, spring is one of the best temperatures in Niseko! While it may be the low season for powder shredding, it doesn’t have to be a low season for you! We chat with Explore Niseko, to fi nd out how Niseko is growing into a year round holiday destination with off-mountain outdoor activities for all ages!

SCOOTERSCruising around on a small 50cc scooter requires no real bike experience, but gives you just as much fun and freedom as riding a motorbike. Visit the sights and cultural hotspots in the Niseko area, stop at a farmers market or just enjoy the fresh country air. Just remember to bring your International Driving Permit.Available from 1st April 2018.

SEGWAYThese machines are designed for the outdoors, with their wide wheels and deep tread. Follow the woodland trails and be at one with nature. Running almost silently, the segway is a great way to experience the hidden wildlife of the forest whilst helping you to feel like ‘Mall Cop’ at the same time. Available all year round.

RAFTINGSuited up in a drysuit to keep you warm, paddle down the River Shiribetsu in a rubber dinghy and feel the water rushing beneath your feet. In April and May, the rivers are at their best - fl owing with melt water fresh from the mountains around Niseko - there are plenty of rapids for you to play in. Make sure you listen to your guide or he might just throw you in the river!Available from 7th April 2018.

BICYCLE HIREIf you are looking to get out and about and in Niseko, why not hire a bicycle for a day. Explore the countryside at your own pace and soak up the fabulous views. Create your own adventure.Available to hire from late April.

STAND UP PADDLE BOARD (SUP)A relatively new water activity which is becoming as popular as surfing. There are so many great places to SUP around Hokkaido, including the beautiful Lake Toya. Get up close and personal with nature and spend a day enjoying the countryside from a different perspective.Available from 1st June 2018.

SNOWMOBILINGWinter may be coming to an end, but there is still plenty of snow around. Power your snowmobile through the winding forest trails and race up the mountainside for a thrilling experience whilst enjoying the fantastic panoramic views which Niseko has to offer.Available until 20th April 2018.

FLYFISHINGAs the countryside changes from white to green, the fi sh become ever more lively and the River Shiribetsu is fi lled with a wide range of freshwater fi sh. Take a guide with you and venture into the wild waters of Hokkaido to have your battle with the wild trout.Available from mid-April 2018

TREE ADVENTURE PARKHiding in the woodlands next to the Grand Hirafu ski area is the largest tree adventure park in Japan! Created with multiple diffi culty levels, a combination of ziplines, tightropes and cargo nets, you are guaranteed to spend an exhilarating day climbing trees.Available all year round.

Matt StormontCo-owner / Pura Tempeh Co.

Favourite thing to do in spring?Sansai picking, there are so many wild edibles that spring up almost as soon as the snow melts.

Best cherry blossoms spots around Niseko?I always head to Hakodate for cherry blossoms. Goryokaku Park and, a few days after, Motomachi Park are simply stunning.

What is a must-eat during the spring season?Tara no me (Japanese Angelica tree) tempura is the king of the wild mountain veggies!

What activity would you recommend for families/children?Rafting in the spring is very fun!

Where would you recommend for photo ops?I would recommend the Shakotan peninsular – the color of the sea there is stunning in any season.

Where is somewhere in the spring you would go off the beaten track for?Probably my favorite off the beaten path location is Garbo no Taki waterfall in Shimamaki. In spring, the road opens up and this waterfall looks like something you would see in the Amazon rainforest. It’s quite a hike even from the car park though and watch out for bears!

Favourite hike/walk during the warm/green season?I love the hike up to Kagami Numa from Hanazono. The lake perfectly reflects the sky and it really does live up to its name which means mirror in Japanese.

Best day trip from Niseko, and why?There are so many to choose! I love driving along the coast from Iwanai to Suttsu, it’s so rugged and there are so many places to try amazing seafood on the side of the road.

Best place for a picnic?Lake Toya is pretty hard to beat for a picnic!

Favourite food to BBQ?Tempeh Dogs from Pura, of course!!

Hot tip for those visiting in the spring?Definitely rent a car, there is so much to see within and easy drive of Niseko in every direction, making it the perfect base for exploring.–

BEST Beers with your BBQ JOHN BARTON of Niseko Tap Room Recommends!

Spring in Japan is very much about basking in the sunshine and cherry blossoms, whilst enjoying company around a BBQ and beers. The What’s On team asks John Barton, co-owner of the Niseko Tap Room to give his favourite BBQ pairings!

SAPPORO CLASSICMaker: Sapporo BeerType: LagerWhy it’s good for a BBQ: Lager is perfect for a BBQ. It is cold and refreshing and doesn’t overpower any kinds of food.Best food pairing: Seafood and anything spicyWhere to buy: Any supermarket or convenience store in Hokkaido

OTARU PILSNERMaker: Otaru BeerType: PilsnerWhy it’s good for a BBQ: Light character goes well with any food and easy drinking on a sunny dayBest food pairing: Seafood, fi sh and anything spicy Where to buy: Niseko Taproom, Max Value, Otaru Brewery

NORTH ISLAND IPAMaker: North Island Type: American Style IPAWhy it’s good for a BBQ: the roasty and bitter character should go quite well with the ‘char’ of a well-done burger Best food pairing: Burger or sausage, grilled chickenWhere to buy: Niseko Taproom

AFTERGLOWMaker: Niseko Brewing CompanyType: Pale AleWhy it’s good for a BBQ: Great flavour but not overpoweringBest food pairing: Wings, grilled meat, spicy food,Where to buy: Niseko Taproom, Niseko Brewery, Lucky, Niseko 7-11

BENIAKAMaker: CoedoType: Dark AmberWhy it’s good for a BBQ: A beer made from sweet potato - its maltiness and interesting flavour combine well with roasted meatBest food pairing:Roast chicken and grilled meatsWhere to buy: Lucky

SUIYOBI NO NEKO (WEDNESDAY’S CAT)Maker: Yo-Ho Brewing CompanyType: Belgian WhiteWhy it’s good for a BBQ: Fruity and easy drinkingBest food pairing: Complements sweet and fruity food for dessert timeWhere to buy: Lawson and Lucky

JOHN BARTONNiseko Tap Room

D WWW.NISEKOTAPROOM.COM FNISEKOTAPROOM




07 APR / GYU BAR

CLOSING NIGHT FOR 2018GYU BAR / FRIDGE DOORGyu Bar will be staying open until 07 Apr. Join us before for our last night of the season! (Closed 01 Apr)

E [email protected] / I BAR_GYU

07 & 08 APR / FIS HIRAFU CUP

5TH FIS GRAND HIRAFU CUP5回FIS公認ニセコグランヒラフカップ GS大会Recognized by the International Ski Federation, this Giant Slalom Race will get the adrenaline pumping! Please keep an eye on the website for start time.

D WWW.GRAND-HIRAFU. JP/WINTER

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20 APR / GREEN FARM

GREEN FARM: UP IN SMOKE BBQJOIN US FOR OUR FINAL CELEBRATION!Come on down to Green Farm Cafe from mid-day for drinks, Pig on the spit and much much more. Our � nal celebration on the corner!

F GREENFARMCAFE / N 0136-23-3354E [email protected]

01 APR - 06 MAY / ISS JAPAN

BOOK 1 ADULT LESSON, GET 1 KIDS LESSON FREE!ISS JAPAN’S SPRING KIDS SKI FREEBook an adult private lesson, and receive a free kids private lesson of similar duration. Combine with kids ski free + rental promotions for a great value holiday!

F ISS JAPAN .SK I / N 080 - 5729 - 4369E IN FO@IS S J APAN . S K I

06 APR / GREEN FARM

‘SPRING’ ROLL NIGHT SPRING TIME ASSORTMENT OF TAPAS AND DRINKSRoll into the cafe from 5pm and celebrate spring with us. Funky music, Cheap beer and wine. ‘Spring’ roll themed tapas.

F GREENFARMCAFE / N 0136-23-3354E [email protected]

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02-08 APR / POWDER YOGA

7-DAY SPRING INTENSIVE YOGA COURSEWITH STUDIO DIRECTOR KANAMI ANDERSONA course designed for all levels of yogis looking to delve deeper into yoga theory. Open to drop-in day-to-day, or for the full week.

D WWW.POWDERYOGA.COM/COURSE N 090-7584-8658

14 & 15 APR / MAD DOG JAM 2018

MAD DOG JAM 20184回目になるMAD DOG JAMHirafu Spring Park from 10:00 / グランヒラフスキー場. 14 Apr: style contest; 15 Apr: MAD DOG JAM!ヒップ、バンク等を使ってスラッシュ、レイバック、ジャンプでスタイルを競うコンテスト！皆んなで1日中楽しんで、熱く滑ろうって事でJAMセッションです！

F MAD DOG JAM

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27 & 28 APR / LATINO SPLASH

CLOSING PARTY AT LATINO SPLASH FROM 20:00Season Closing Party. Free food including paella, good music, cheap drinks. Thank You Niseko.

F LAT INO SP LA SHN I S EKO N 080-5589-4898

27 APR & 04 MAY / THE HOUSE OF MACHINES

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE HOUSE OF MACHINES, FROM 19:00Come be a rock star for a night! Equipment available at THoM. | 今夜はあなたがロックスタ!

D WWW.THEHOUSEOFMACH INE S . COM N 0136-55-8170 / F THEHOUSEOFMACHINESNISEKO

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14 APR / KI NISEKO

SNOW WATER FESTIVAL IS BACK!あの熱い戦いが戻ってくる!Snowball and waterball � ght with your team and have a chance to WIN a 3 Night Stay at Ki Niseko. 14:00-17:00

D WWW.KINISEKO.COM/SNOWWATER / F KINISEKO


WAXING LYRICAL VINYL DJ NIGHT AT THE HOUSE OF MACHINES, FROM 20:00Funk, soul, hip-hop and house DJ night; DJs Masaki ‘MFP’ and Taka are in The House spinning vinyl to make you BOUNCE! | ファンク・ソウル・ヒップホップ・ハウスDJナイト！ ‘MFP’ことマサキと、タカによるヴァイナルプレイ。体が揺れること間違いなしのサウンド！！



ALL DAY BBQ AT THE HOUSE OF MACHINES, FROM 13:00 (RAIN OR SHINE)Come enjoy a BBQ with us. We’ll be grilling up the goodness every Sunday! | ぜひTHoMのBBQで楽しい夏の思い出を！毎週日曜日１時から焼き始めです！



FAMILY BRUNCH SUNDAYS AT THE HOUSE OF MACHINES, FROM 10:00Bring the kids, bring the dog, bring an appetite! Come enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning with us. |

お子様連れで。ペットも一緒に。家族みんなでお腹を空かせてお越しください！リラックスした日曜の「朝THoM」をご堪能ください。毎週日曜の10時から。


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