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.
Can foreign investors get a real estate loan in Japan?
Foreigners can buy property in Japan quite freely, but access to financing is much more selective—especially for non-residents and investors seeking loans for second homes, resort property or pure investment assets.
What Kutchan’s foreign tax milestone really says about Niseko
Foreign owners now paying the majority of fixed-asset tax in Kutchan is less a curiosity than a sign of how fundamentally Niseko’s ownership and investment base has changed.
Japan’s next IR round could reopen a major resort development story
Japan’s decision to reopen integrated resort applications in 2027 is not just a casino policy update—it could restart competition for some of the country’s largest tourism and mixed-use development opportunities.
