10
Apr
Shareholder Pressure Puts Niseko Annupuri In Focus
A shareholder proposal has put fresh attention on the future of Niseko Annupuri
1 min read
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09
Apr
Tokyo’s detached-home market cools—but the signal is more nuanced than it looks
Tokyo’s first drop in new detached-home asking prices in six months points less to a broad downturn than to a market splitting between softer central pricing and more resilient suburban demand.
4 min read
23
Mar
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.
4 min read
22
Mar
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.
2 min read
20
Mar
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.
3 min read
15
Mar
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
2 min read
10
Mar
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
2 min read
01
Mar
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.
4 min read
01
Mar
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
3 min read
19
Feb
Central Hirafu Set For New 19-key Hotel Project
A new hotel-style condominium project is planned for the heart of Niseko Hirafu
1 min read