your local team
As dedicated Japan ski holiday specialists, we have extensive local knowledge. Our team has unrivalled experience skiing in Japan and is here to plan your perfect holiday. Above you can see Sarah skiing Cortina trees and in our video you can watch Ben and Duncan deep in Niseko powder. Our clients receive these services, free of charge.
- Ongoing advice and support
- Hand-picked accommodation
- Custom services bookings
- Quick, helpful responses
- Local Payment Options
- Seamless holiday itinerary
MEET THE TEAM
An avid skier, Lindsay spent 5 fantastic seasons in Japan visiting countless Japan ski resorts, both on the Japanese mainland and in Hokkaido, before founding JSE. Lindsay’s main focus is developing Japan Ski Experience to ensure it goes from strength to strength.
LINDSAY SPILGIES
Managing Director
Following 19 winters in Japan, starting in Niigata and with the most recent 14 years spent in Niseko where he has become a local family man, few can rival Ben’s knowledge of the area. Ben manages Niseko accommodation bookings and wider Hokkaido operations.
BEN THORPE
Director / Hokkaido Area Manager
Justine moved to Niigata in 2004 and joined the JSE team in 2011. As Japan Ski Experience’s business manager Justine’s client focused approach ensures all Japan ski accommodation and resort services bookings translate into seamless holiday experiences.
JUSTINE ANBEEK
Director / Business Manager
Having spent 16 winters skiing in Hakuba, Sarah is passionate about deep powder and Japanese culture. With vast local knowledge and experience of the area, Sarah joined JSE in 2012 and manages Hakuba accommodation and resort services bookings.
SARAH MULHOLLAND
Hakuba Area Manager
Based in Niseko since 2013, Duncan brings local knowledge and a love of Japanese culture to the team. Duncan offers first hand knowledge of why skiing in Niseko is the best there is and his detailed knowledge of Niseko accommodation is unsurpassed.
DUNCAN MANSER
Hokkaido Operations Manager
After 5 winters of managing a hospitality venue in Happo Village, we are thrilled to welcome Tarsha to the JSE Hakuba team, where she utilises her love of the resort and local knowledge to ensure our guests get the most from their stay in Hakuba.
TARSHA AUTIO
Hakuba Travel Consultant
Having moved to Niseko shortly before the pandemic, Henry soon found himself trapped in powder paradise. He has now made Niseko his home and developed a local’s understanding of the resort and accommodation, which he shares adeptly with JSE guests.
HENRY WAY
Niseko Travel Consultant
A Hokkaido veteran, Oliver spent his first Japan winter season in Rusutsu in 2004 before settling in Niseko. Having gained vast experience in Niseko accommodation management, he is now committed to delivering exceptional JSE guest experiences.
OLIVER SPARKS
Niseko Travel Consultant
Yuka was born in Sapporo and grew up skiing Hokkaido’s World famous powder snow. She loves to travel and has lived in Australia and Canada. Yuka’s outstanding attention to detail ensures all Niseko ski holidays run according to plan.
YUKA NABESHIMA
Senior Bookings Manager
Thao spent 4 seasons in Hokkaido before moving to Hakuba, and shares her passion for snowboarding in Japan, appreciation of Japanese culture and love of travel with a worldwide audience via JSE’s website, social media and online publications.
THAO NGUYEN
Marketing Coordinator
As a marketing specialist and expert administrator, UK based Vicky has worked in a variety of capacities for Japan Ski Experience since 2012. Being Lindsay’s sister she has maintained an interest in JSE and we are delighted to introduce Vicky as a permanent team member!
