A new hotel-condo in Karuizawa points to growing confidence in Japan’s lifestyle resort markets
List’s latest luxury hotel-condo project in Karuizawa is another sign that branded, high-end hospitality-linked residential product is spreading beyond Japan’s ski markets and into established lifestyle destinations with strong year-round appeal.
Nagano Annual Market Report 2025 now live
Explore the Uchi Insights Nagano annual market report 2025, with data-led analysis of pricing, sales activity, land trends and wider resort market movement.
Japan’s condo market topped ¥6tn in Q1
Japan’s condominium market exceeded ¥6 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, but the more important takeaway is that resale activity—not new supply—is doing most of the heavy lifting.
Tokyu’s Shiribeshi agreement signals a broader view of Niseko’s future
Tokyu’s new agreement with Hokkaido’s Shiribeshi regional authority suggests the next phase of Niseko-related growth may depend less on ski demand alone and more on building a stronger, more sustainable year-round destination.
Tokyo’s condo market is cooling—but not all areas will feel it equally
After years of sharp gains, Tokyo’s resale condo market is starting to show signs of strain as rising rates, weaker affordability and growing inventory begin to slow momentum.
Japanese Resort Market Highlights Report Now Live
A new Uchi Insights report offers a data-led snapshot of pricing, sales and momentum across Japan’s leading resort property markets.
Hokkaido Annual Market Report 2025
Explore the Uchi Insights Hokkaido annual market report 2025, with data-led analysis of inventory, sales activity, pricing, land trends and wider resort market movement.
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Why history still drives Tokyo’s ultra-prime property values
In Tokyo’s top residential districts, value is shaped by more than design, convenience or even rarity of supply. Some of the city’s most enduring premiums are rooted in something much older—the historic geography of power, status and legacy.
The weak yen still matters: what currency moves mean for Japan property investors
With the yen still weak against major foreign currencies, international investors in Japanese real estate continue to benefit from a currency tailwind—but that advantage now sits alongside rising inflation, a shifting Bank of Japan stance and growing energy risk.
