Ki Niseko staff today joined forces with other local businesses in an initiative to clean up Niseko-Hirafu. After a few hours of hard work, staff had the village looking very tidy in preparation for a big summer ahead.
It was an enjoyable morning, and a great opportunity for local businesses to team up and work together after one of the busiest winters on record, which saw over 400,000 visitors welcomed to Niseko.
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Staff from businesses around Niseko meet at the Hirafu Welcome Centre.
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Ki Niseko staff ready to do their bit!
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HTM staff members Yoko, Toshi and Akiko looking forward to a day spent outside.
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Staff head off to to look for garbage!
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The HTM maintenance team lend their hands and their vehicles!
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Lots of garbage collected after a very busy winter. Well done team!