For those of us fortunate enough to visit Niseko on an annual basis it is mind-blowing to see the vast changes that can take place in a short period of time. Hirafu in particular is a dynamic area which constantly sees expansion and growth whether it’s a restaurant re-design, a house renovation or a brand new hotel. Just a quick look on google maps and you can see how remarkably outdated images that were shot just a few years ago are. (more…)