Niseko ski resort has some of the world's best powder

So the snow reports in Europe are suggesting another great of skiing. Well, now it’s Japan’s turn for a big dump to start the 09/10 season. On the other side of the world, Niseko ski resort welcomed the season’s first skiers to its powder-filled pistes at the weekend.

Niseko’s Grand Hirafu lifts have recently been switched on to let the keen skiers and boarders get their first taste of the 09/10 powder. If you’ve never been skiing in Japan before, read our guide to the best Japanese ski resorts.

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