Niseko is one of the largest ski resorts in Japan and famous worldwide for its eternal powder snow. Among skiers, it is therefore one of the bucket list areas on this planet, where you must have made some descents. From Tokyo, take a domestic flight to theisland of Hokkaido and then drive for about 2-3 hours to the ski resort of Niseko. At the Rhythm ski rental shop, right near the lift station to most of the slopes, we are outfitted with the appropriate skis, snowboards, and complete suits. Afterwards we go straight into the fun and for the first time we get to enjoy the world-famous snow, which seems to be renewed with every descent. With the volcanic mountains in the background and the forests on the sides, the result is a unique panorama that is unheardof on European ski slopes. The choice of lifts and slopes is huge and there is something for every level of progression.

If you want to try something a little racier and have enough experience in skiing and snowboarding, you can try your hand on nearby or more remote backcountry slopes. Here you can put your professional skills to the test and heat down steep slopes through deep powder snow between trees and bushes. You can even sink waist-deep into the snow. A real atmospheric highlight is the night skiing. The slopes are still open a few hours after dark and the slopes are illuminated with huge floodlights. This is rare in Europe and offers a real highlight and new panoramasfor our cameras. So, it could go on all night, would at some point the body does not crave for a good night's sleep. So, it went for us every evening back to the Orchards, our design chalet with a domestic feel-good factor.