The first workshop on colors in the natural landscape was held on April 4. There were about 40 participants including 6 from the Kutchan town assembly, were are all apparently avid painters (just kidding). A second workshop will be held at Restaurant Payoka at the Niseko Kogen Hotel from 1 to 4pm on May 20th. The organizers are very keen for all of you busy Niseko-Hirafu types to attend, so simultaneous interpretation will be provided.

If you've made a recent Niseko property or real estate purchase, or are considering one, this is your opportunity to find out what colors the community and the local bureacracy consider acceptable.

Other mind blowing content

• Review of the 1st meeting.
• A sampling of colors found naturally in the Niseko-Hirafu and Kutchan landscape.
• A lecture on the psychology of colors.
• An explanation of the application procedures when you change the colors of your building.
• And finally: A discussion of Niseko-Hirafu as an international resort.
  • Some of the results from a survey of overseas ski tourists will be presented.
  • Discussions on "tourism resources" and "the future of the community."

To participate please contact Kumagai, Konishi, or Nishiguchi at the Town of Kutchan's Landscape Enhancement Divisions of the Residential and Urban Planning Section by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by the 19th of May.