Niseko Town Annual Market Report 2025
The full Uchi Insights report on Niseko Town’s 2025 property market, covering inventory, sales activity, pricing, land trends, sales velocity and comparisons with Kutchan.
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What Japan’s Higher Visitor Charges Are Actually Paying For
Japan’s review of visitor charges shows that raising revenue and easing congestion can produce different results. Ginzan Onsen and Shirakawa-go offer practical lessons in funding transport, maintaining facilities and improving the visitor experience.
Japan’s Ski Hotel Map Reveals Two Different Resort Economies
New accommodation research reveals large differences in hotel supply around Japan’s ski areas. Alongside Okuibuki’s planned 54-room hotel, the findings raise questions about how destinations turn day visitors into overnight guests.
Japan’s Apartments Are Starting To Behave More Like Hotels
Service apartments are expanding in Tokyo and Osaka as longer-stay visitors look for more space than a hotel and landlords look for returns above conventional residential rents.
Where Alterra Is Investing Over $350 Million USD
Alterra’s latest resort investment programme combines new terrain with the infrastructure needed to operate it. We examine the practical questions it raises for buyers assessing mountain property in Japan and further afield.