SAPPORO, Japan — Niseko on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido is renowned as a destination for winter sports. But moves are underway to make the area an all-year attraction as resorts expand their offerings, including outdoor activities and corporate events.
Summer mountain biking on ski slopes, corporate retreats aim to build up business year-round
Mountain bikers in Hokkaido’s Niseko area ride down a ski slope in summer. (Tokyu Resorts & Stays)
KOTOSE HAMANO
August 17, 2025 11:18 JST