After the Mountain, the Ocean.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:29:14 +0800

The bright, peaceful days of summer are here. While the construction at Kimamaya is in full swing, the way to get away from it all is to drive 25 minutes to Cape Kamui. Just drive through Iwanai town and head north along the coastal road until you hit the dramatic cliffs of the Cape. Don’t forget to bring a camera.

A nod to local architecture

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:50:27 +0800

In a definitive nod to local design and the charm of Hokkaido’s original architecture, the structure for the new Barn at Odin is reaching the final stages of design. The new venue which will house Niseko’s latest food, music and entertainment venue is a simple, roomy building with an exposed metal frame and an all-glass facade towards the street. And while the architects are busy putting the final touches to floors, doors and walls, Chef Kasseki is equally busy roaming the local country-side for the ingredients that will go into the dishes he is currently designing for the dining menu. Salivating at the thought...