Videos
Uchi’s New ‘I Love Niseko’ Series: Watch Here And On YouTube Every Friday
Discover I Love Niseko: Uchi’s series on local people, food, skiing and life in Niseko. New episodes every Friday on YouTube from November 13.
News
Resort News
Grand Hirafu Launches ¥300,000 Fast Pass for Niseko's 2026/27 Ski Season
Niseko Grand Hirafu launches a ¥300,000 Fast Pass for four guests, with priority lift access, premium rentals and reserved parking. See what's new for winter.
Japanese Calligraphy Moves Closer To UNESCO Recognition
Shodo has been recommended for UNESCO inscription, with the final decision on Japanese calligraphy due at the committee meeting in early December.
Resort News
Snow Maji Returns With Free Youth Lift Tickets At 130 Resorts
Snow Maji returns at 130 Japanese ski areas for 2026/27, with free lift tickets for eligible 19- to 22-year-olds and new demand research.
Japan
The 14 Best Bars, Pubs And Après Ski Spots In Niseko And Hokkaido
You can't beat Niseko for an excellent night out, so we've rounded up the best bars, pubs and après ski spots you need to visit in town all year round.
Featured Listings
View all →
Featured Property: Snow Coast
Live between the sea and the slopes. Snow Coast House blends surf, ski, and serenity in a one-of-a-kind, fully furnished coastal retreat. ¥66 million.
Featured Listings
A Rare Ski-In/Ski-Out Penthouse At Hakuba’s Tsugaike
Discover a rare ski-in/ski-out penthouse at Hakuba’s Tsugaike, with three roof balconies, mountain views and direct access to the ski resort.
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.
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!
Resort News
View all →
Grand Hirafu Launches ¥300,000 Fast Pass for Niseko's 2026/27 Ski Season
Niseko Grand Hirafu launches a ¥300,000 Fast Pass for four guests, with priority lift access, premium rentals and reserved parking. See what's new for winter.
Snow Maji Returns With Free Youth Lift Tickets At 130 Resorts
Snow Maji returns at 130 Japanese ski areas for 2026/27, with free lift tickets for eligible 19- to 22-year-olds and new demand research.
Nekoma Mountain Adds A Bunk Lodge And Expands Tree Runs
Nekoma Mountain plans a new bunk lodge, two added tree-run zones and a 163-day operating window for winter 2026/27 in Fukushima, near Bandai.
Ryuoo Opens Its Mountain Glamping Resort For Winter
Ryuoo will open SORA Glamping Resort from 19 December, pairing heated mountain accommodation with winter sightseeing and a paid lounge.
Investor Insights
View all →
10 Standout Properties For Sale In Hirafu, Niseko For Under ¥90M JPY / $600K USD
What can you get in the centre of Niseko for under ¥90M? Get on the ladder in one of Japan’s most sought-after locations for under $600k USD.
8 Authentic Kyoto Properties For Sale Right Now On Uchi
A mix of old world charm and modern influences, here are 8 great properties currently for sale in Japan's first capital, Kyoto.
Development Updates
View all →
NANJU Sets December Opening For Five Room Miyakojima Hotel
Five-room NANJU is scheduled to open on Miyakojima on 24 December, pairing private terraces, sea views and a destination restaurant for winter.
Risonare Fukui Sets September 2027 Opening Date
Risonare Fukui plans to open on 10 September 2027 with 100 rooms beside the dinosaur museum in Katsuyama’s public park under Park-PFI.
Featured Agents
View all →
Meet Unix Home: A Multilingual Perspective on Japanese Real Estate
Meet Unix Home, a multilingual Japanese real estate agency specialising in Tokyo, Niseko, investment property and development land for international buyers.
Tea Room Opens as Real Estate Information Hub and Cultural Experience in Niseko
Discover Niseko’s new Japanese tea room–style real estate hub, combining property guidance with authentic tea ceremony workshops.
H2 Christie’s International Real Estate Expands to Tokyo Amid Market Momentum
Christie's International Real Estate has announced their expansion into Tokyo with a new office and strong leadership team driving the brand forward.
Niseko Realty Expands With Hakuba Real Estate Acquisition
Niseko Realty acquires Hakuba Real Estate, opens a new Hirafu office, and shares Craig Meikle’s latest market insights on Niseko and Hakuba for 2026.
