5 Niseko Stories: The Zone

03 August, 2016 Matt Kaiser

Part one of five, "The Zone" introduces My House Pictures' newest film, 5 Niseko Stories.

The Zone is shot beyond the ropes with Lincoln Taylor’s Big Wave Snow-cat Tours and Par Darlin’s PPP. It sets the scene for an epic adventure into some of Niseko's best ski and snowboarding terrain and showcases the snow that has made the area famous worldwide.

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About 5 Niseko Stories

During the winter of 2015/2016 My House Pictures, a Higashiyama-based production company, was out and about in Niseko capturing a look at winter with the Niseko apparel company OYUKI's team riders for the new film "5 Niseko Stories".

The team riders featured, Toshiya Kasuga, Nat Segal, Yohei Sasaki, Boen Ferguson, Harrison McInnes, Adam Kroenert, Charlie Steinbacher, Rikuto Ohashi, Matt Hampton are joined by Olympic snowboarder Jenny Jones and backcountry guide Owain Bassett.

Filmed on some of the best days of the season “5 Niseko Stories” provides a great perspective of the type of conditions and terrain that make Niseko Japan’s #1 snow destination.

Matt Kaiser
Matt Kaiser

Originally from Canada, Matt first came to Hokkaido in the summer of 2012. Living in the northern reaches of Hokkaido, he gradually moved south until he arrived here in the Niseko area in the fall of 2015. His involvement with Experience Niseko began just before it's official online launch in June 2016. Now the international editor for both the print and digital editions, he spends his time exploring the Niseko area for more exciting stories to share with our readership.