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13
Jun
Conrad’s Move Into Kobe Signals Growing Confidence In Japan’s Premium Hotel Market
Conrad’s planned debut in Kobe is another sign that international luxury hotel brands continue to see opportunity in Japan beyond Tokyo and Osaka’s core districts.
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08
Jun
Hakuba Report 2025: Market In Transition
Hakuba’s 2025 property market saw listings and asking values rise sharply, while visible sales softened after a very active 2024. The deeper story is a resort market in transition, with land still central and apartment-style product becoming more relevant.
2 min read
08
Jun
Hakuba Annual Market Report 2025
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08
Jun
Queenstown Ski Expansion Highlights Global Race for Resort Capacity
The Remarkables’ proposed Doolans Basin expansion could make it New Zealand’s largest ski area. For Japan’s resort markets, it is also a useful reminder that ski infrastructure is becoming central to long-term property value.
4 min read
07
Jun
Why Alpico’s New Real Estate Arm Matters For Nagano’s Resort Growth
Alpico’s decision to launch a dedicated real estate subsidiary suggests Nagano’s resort growth is becoming more integrated—linking transport, hospitality, retail and development more closely than before.
3 min read
06
Jun
Kutchan’s Housing Shortage Is Becoming Part Of The Niseko Investment Story
A planned new housing development in Kutchan is another sign that the Niseko area’s growth is no longer just about hotels and second homes—basic residential supply is becoming a bigger part of the story.
2 min read
04
Jun
Rusutsu Annual Market Report 2025 now live
Explore the Uchi Insights Rusutsu annual market report 2025, with data-led analysis of pricing, sales activity, land trends and one of Hokkaido’s most distinctive resort markets.
2 min read
03
Jun
Rusutsu Annual Market report 2025
2 min read
03
Jun
Niseko’s softer ski season says more about timing than demand
Niseko lift usage fell 5.5% in the 2025-26 season, but the decline appears to reflect a delayed start to winter more than any broader weakening in the resort’s international appeal.
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03
Jun
Niseko Annupuri’s new gondola is another sign Japan’s top resorts are upgrading fast
Niseko Annupuri’s planned gondola rebuild is not just about shorter lift lines—it is part of a broader pattern in which Japan’s leading resort markets are investing more heavily in capacity, experience and long-term competitiveness.
2 min read