News

Midtown Niseko To Reopen As Mercure This November

Midtown Niseko will reopen as Mercure Niseko Resort in November 2026, with 176 rooms initially and a planned expansion to 360 rooms by 2031.

Development Updates

Westin Furano Sets Summer 2029 Opening For New Resort Hotel

Westin Furano is planned to open in summer 2029 with 195 rooms, adding a new hotel option to Hokkaido’s ski and summer holiday destination.

Resort News

Madarao Joins Ikon Pass For Winter 2026/27

Madarao joins Ikon Pass for winter 2026/27. Explore its tree skiing, access via Iiyama and what greater visibility could mean for local tourism.

Featured Listings

Rare Turnkey Nozawa Onsen Residence

Nozawa Onsen Residence offers 300+ sqm of turnkey mountain living, huge garage, heated access and village walkability in one of the hardest markets to enter.

Resort News

Okinawa Resort Condo Shows Growing Second-Home Investment Appeal

A new 103-unit resort condo in Okinawa is attracting buyers from across Japan with a model combining second-home use and managed rental income.

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Featured Listings

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Rare Turnkey Nozawa Onsen Residence

Nozawa Onsen Residence offers 300+ sqm of turnkey mountain living, huge garage, heated access and village walkability in one of the hardest markets to enter.

Featured Listings

Price Drop! Sugadaira Lodge Offers Rare Value Within Two Hours Of Tokyo

A rare Sugadaira lodge with redevelopment potential, year-round appeal and a low entry price in one of Nagano’s most accessible mountain resorts. Price reduced!

Featured Listings

Shared-Ownership Residence Launches At Niseko Mirai

Loowell opens membership applications in Niseko Mirai, offering shared holiday-home ownership from ¥12.1m per share.

Featured Listings

Featured Property: Commercial Heart of Hirafu

Unleash the Potential of Hirafu's Heart: Prime Redevelopment Opportunity in Niseko’s Most Sought-After Location

Resort News

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Madarao Joins Ikon Pass For Winter 2026/27

Madarao joins Ikon Pass for winter 2026/27. Explore its tree skiing, access via Iiyama and what greater visibility could mean for local tourism.

Midtown Niseko To Reopen As Mercure This November

Midtown Niseko will reopen as Mercure Niseko Resort in November 2026, with 176 rooms initially and a planned expansion to 360 rooms by 2031.

Okinawa Resort Condo Shows Growing Second-Home Investment Appeal

A new 103-unit resort condo in Okinawa is attracting buyers from across Japan with a model combining second-home use and managed rental income.

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Uber Eats Scales Back Niseko Launch As Winter Traffic Forces Rethink

Uber Eats has delayed its Niseko launch until November 30 and reduced its delivery area as winter traffic concerns force a rethink of the service.

Investor Insights

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Beyond the Listings: What Japan's Resort Property Data Reveals

Uchi Insights turns visible property activity into clear analysis of pricing, inventory, sales and market movement across Japan's resort destinations.