What Foreign Buyers Should Know About Japan’s 2026 Property Rules
Headlines around Japan’s 2026 foreign property rule changes have raised questions among overseas buyers.
Japan Land Prices Rise Again: Resort Areas Add To The Momentum
Japan’s land prices have risen for a fifth consecutive year, offering another sign that the country’s real estate recovery remains intact.
Japan’s tourism boom is becoming a stronger tailwind for resort real estate
Record visitor numbers are not just good news for hotels and airlines—they increasingly strengthen the long-term case for Japan’s best-positioned resort property markets.
Midtown Niseko Sale Signals Continued Investor Interest In Hirafu
Midtown Niseko, one of Hirafu’s more accessible hotel offerings, is set to change hands in a deal valued at around US$80 million
New Niseko Land Release Highlights Demand Beyond Core Resort Areas
A new 15-lot land project in Niseko Town is bringing fresh inventory to market in Soga
Hakuba Happo-one’s new gondola could reshape the village around it
Happo-one’s planned new gondola and base-area upgrade look like more than a lift replacement—they point to the kind of infrastructure investment that can gradually reprice the most strategic parts of Hakuba.
Why Kyoto Machiya Are Hidden Gems for Real Estate Investment
Kyoto is Japan’s second-largest tourism market and a top destination for both domestic and international travelers
Central Hirafu Set For New 19-key Hotel Project
A new hotel-style condominium project is planned for the heart of Niseko Hirafu
Niseko Realty Expands With Hakuba Real Estate Acquisition
Niseko Realty has entered a new phase of growth with the acquisition of Hakuba Real Estate, bringing both brands under one ownership structure
Japan property taxes: what really matters for buyers and owners
Japan’s property taxes are not especially mysterious, but they do work differently from what many overseas buyers expect—with several separate taxes applying at different stages of ownership.
