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Why Alpico’s New Real Estate Arm Matters For Nagano’s Resort Growth

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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.

07 Jun 2026
Kutchan’s Housing Shortage Is Becoming Part Of The Niseko Investment Story

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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.

06 Jun 2026
Rusutsu Annual Market Report 2025 now live

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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.

04 Jun 2026
Rusutsu Annual Market report 2025

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Rusutsu Annual Market report 2025

A Premium Uchi Insights report on pricing, sales activity, land trends and wider resort property movement across Rusutsu.

lock-1 03 Jun 2026
Niseko’s softer ski season says more about timing than demand

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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.

03 Jun 2026
Niseko Annupuri’s new gondola is another sign Japan’s top resorts are upgrading fast

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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.

03 Jun 2026
Greater Tokyo resale condo values are still rising—but leadership is narrowing

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Greater Tokyo resale condo values are still rising—but leadership is narrowing

Greater Tokyo’s existing condo price index rose for a 27th straight month in March, but the regional split suggests a market that is still firm overall while becoming more selective beneath the headline.

29 May 2026
Furano annual market report 2025 now live

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Furano annual market report 2025 now live

Explore the Uchi Insights Furano annual market report 2025, with data-led analysis of pricing, sales activity and the growing visibility of one of Hokkaido’s most interesting resort markets.

27 May 2026
Furano Annual Market Report 2025

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Furano Annual Market Report 2025

A Premium Uchi Insights report on pricing, sales activity, market visibility and wider resort property movement across Furano.

lock-1 26 May 2026
Greater Tokyo resale condo prices are still rising—but the market is becoming more uneven

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Greater Tokyo resale condo prices are still rising—but the market is becoming more uneven

Resale condominium prices across Greater Tokyo rose for a 21st straight month in April, but the regional breakdown suggests a market that is still resilient overall while becoming less uniform beneath the surface.

22 May 2026
Beyond Niseko: Japan resort market highlights for 2025

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Beyond Niseko: Japan resort market highlights for 2025

Japan’s resort property market is not just a Niseko story. Our 2025 highlights report looks at where prices were strongest, where sales moved fastest, and which regions showed real momentum compared to the prior year.

20 May 2026
Japan resort market highlights 2025

Japan resort market highlights 2025

Headline pricing, sales momentum and regional growth signals from across Japan’s resort property market, including Niseko, Hakuba, Karuizawa, Madarao and more.

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