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New Onsen Ryokan KAI Zao Opens In Yamagata

Kai Zao has opened with 49 rooms in Yamagata, combining sulphur spring baths, a rooftop wellness area and regional design in a mountain setting.

Featured Agents

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.

Resort News

Tokyo Disney Resort Operator’s Venture Arm Backs Hakuba Tourism Regeneration

Oriental Land’s venture arm backs Hakuba’s Zukutochie with ¥88 million to support hospitality regeneration, property redevelopment and recruitment.

Japan

Nara's Shosoin Exhibition Opens For Seventeen Days

Nara's 78th Shosoin Exhibition runs from 24 October to 9 November 2026, with timed tickets and rarely displayed imperial treasures.

Development Updates

Aruku-zaka Plan Shifts Towards Private Villas as Niseko Construction Costs Rise

Aruku-zaka’s revised Niseko plan proposes private-villa plots, a smaller plaza and phased hotel development as rising construction costs reshape the project.

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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.

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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.

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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!

Resort News

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Tokyo Disney Resort Operator’s Venture Arm Backs Hakuba Tourism Regeneration

Oriental Land’s venture arm backs Hakuba’s Zukutochie with ¥88 million to support hospitality regeneration, property redevelopment and recruitment.

Niseko Gondola and Hilton Niseko Village

Niseko Lift Upgrades Add Capacity At Village And Hirafu

Niseko Village's first Mori-no Gondola stage and Grand Hirafu's four-seat Ace #3 lift are planned to add capacity for winter 2026/27.

Hoshino Resorts Adds Multilingual Support To Children’s Ski Lessons

Hoshino Resorts adds multilingual support and video feedback to children’s ski lessons at Tomamu, Yatsugatake and Nekoma for winter 2026/27.

From ‘When It Snows’ To Opening Day: Japan’s Ski Resorts Invest In Certainty

Karuizawa and Hakuba Goryu are investing in artificial snow to fix early-season opening dates, giving travellers and resort businesses greater certainty.

Investor Insights

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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

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New Onsen Ryokan KAI Zao Opens In Yamagata

Kai Zao has opened with 49 rooms in Yamagata, combining sulphur spring baths, a rooftop wellness area and regional design in a mountain setting.

Aruku-zaka Plan Shifts Towards Private Villas as Niseko Construction Costs Rise

Aruku-zaka’s revised Niseko plan proposes private-villa plots, a smaller plaza and phased hotel development as rising construction costs reshape the project.