Alister Buckingham

Marketing Manager

Based in Niseko since 2009, Alister is a marketing expert with extensive knowledge of the industry and a strategic approach shaped by years of experience and a Masters Degree in Marketing. Alister is also an award winning photographer with a passion for snowboarding.

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Articles by Alister Buckingham

Record Snowfall in Hakuba

Biggest Snowfall Since Records Began The 2024-25 winter season saw Hakuba receive its biggest snowfall since… well, ever!...

Record Season Wraps up In Japan

Record Season Wraps up In Japan Season Wrap-Up at Japan’s Best Resorts Japan’s 2024–25 winter season has officially...

La Niña in Japan & What Does that Mean for Snow

The Japan Meteorological Agency’s latest outlook points to a winter that begins with La Niña-like conditions before returning...

Supermarket shelves stocked with various Japanese snack foods.

Hakuba Supermarket Guide

Hakuba Supermarket Guide: Where to Buy Groceries in Hakuba There are three main supermarkets in Hakuba: The Big...

Why Does it Snow So Much in Japan Anyway?

Japan receives some of the heaviest and most reliable snowfall in the world. The reason is a powerful...