--- title: News date: 2021-06-28T14:55:00+09:00 author: Patrick Nesbitt canonical_url: "https://uchijapan.com/news" section: Landing Pages --- # News ## Categories [View all →](https://uchijapan.com/news) - [All](https://uchijapan.com/news/all) - [Featured Listings](https://uchijapan.com/news/listings) - [Insights](https://uchijapan.com/news/investor-insights) - [Developments](https://uchijapan.com/news/developments) - [Videos](https://uchijapan.com/news/videos) - [Agents](https://uchijapan.com/news/agents) - [Resort News](https://uchijapan.com/news/resorts) - [Japan](https://uchijapan.com/news/japan) [ ![Zuma Niseko 1](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/Zuma_Niseko_1.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/zuma-chooses-niseko-for-first-japan-opening-as-hirafus-global-profile-grows) [Resort News](https://uchijapan.com/news/resorts)## [Zuma Chooses Niseko for First Japan Opening as Hirafu’s Global Profile Grows](https://uchijapan.com/news/zuma-chooses-niseko-for-first-japan-opening-as-hirafus-global-profile-grows) Zuma will make its Japan debut in Niseko this winter, adding another global luxury brand to Hirafu and strengthening the resort’s growing amenity base. [ ![Hokkaido Shinkansen Train](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/HokkaidoShinkansenTrain.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/major-hokkaido-shinkansen-tunnel-section-near-niseko-completes-excavation) ## [Major Hokkaido Shinkansen Tunnel Section Near Niseko Completes Excavation](https://uchijapan.com/news/major-hokkaido-shinkansen-tunnel-section-near-niseko-completes-excavation) Excavation of the 5.6km Hirafu section of the Hokkaido Shinkansen’s Yotei Tunnel has been completed after years of delays caused by underground rock. [ ![89438 10 8c2389198c0e9d74ce9af85858fe083c 2000x1334](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/176992/89438-10-8c2389198c0e9d74ce9af85858fe083c-2000x1334.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/moncler-expands-niseko-store-by-60-as-hirafus-luxury-market-deepens) [Resort News](https://uchijapan.com/news/resorts)## [Moncler Expands Niseko Store by 60% as Hirafu’s Luxury Market Deepens](https://uchijapan.com/news/moncler-expands-niseko-store-by-60-as-hirafus-luxury-market-deepens) Moncler has expanded its Niseko store by 60%, signalling growing luxury retail demand as Hirafu’s property and visitor markets continue to mature. [ ![Terrace Restaurant](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/Terrace-Restaurant.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/naoshima-restaurants) [Japan](https://uchijapan.com/news/japan)## [The 10 Best Restaurants On Naoshima Island](https://uchijapan.com/news/naoshima-restaurants) Charming Naoshima Island may be packed to the brim with art but it's also home to some downright exceptional restaurants. [ ![Shinkansen Snow Resorts](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/407537/ShinkansenSnowResorts.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/ski-properties-near-tokyo-for-under-us-500-000) [Japan](https://uchijapan.com/news/japan)## [10 Ski Properties Near Tokyo For Under US$500,000](https://uchijapan.com/news/ski-properties-near-tokyo-for-under-us-500-000) Explore 10 ski properties within roughly 2 hours of Tokyo Station, from Karuizawa to Nozawa Onsen, all priced under US$500,000. 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[ ![Loowell6](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/417738/Loowell6.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/shared-ownership-residence-launches-at-niseko-mirai) [Featured Listings](https://uchijapan.com/news/shared-ownership-residence-launches-at-niseko-mirai)## [Shared-Ownership Residence Launches At Niseko Mirai](https://uchijapan.com/news/listings) Loowell opens membership applications in Niseko Mirai, offering shared holiday-home ownership from ¥12.1m per share. [ ![Ho H Yotei Sept 2025](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/properties/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/318111/HoH-Yotei-Sept-2025.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/featured-property-heart-of-hirafu) [Featured Listings](https://uchijapan.com/news/featured-property-heart-of-hirafu)## [Featured Property: Commercial Heart of Hirafu](https://uchijapan.com/news/listings) Unleash the Potential of Hirafu's Heart: Prime Redevelopment Opportunity in Niseko’s Most Sought-After Location [ ![MUWA NISEKO Ski 13](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/properties/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/MUWA-NISEKO_Ski_13_2025-11-28-141924_urdc.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/a-true-ski-in-ski-out-sanctuary-at-muwa-niseko) [Featured Listings](https://uchijapan.com/news/a-true-ski-in-ski-out-sanctuary-at-muwa-niseko)## [A True Ski-In, Ski-Out Sanctuary at MUWA NISEKO](https://uchijapan.com/news/listings) Exclusive ski-in ski-out MUWA NISEKO residence with heated steps, private ski storage, Yotei views and family-friendly slope access. ## Resort News [View all →](https://uchijapan.com/news/resorts) [ ![89438 10 8c2389198c0e9d74ce9af85858fe083c 2000x1334](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/176992/89438-10-8c2389198c0e9d74ce9af85858fe083c-2000x1334.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/moncler-expands-niseko-store-by-60-as-hirafus-luxury-market-deepens)## [Moncler Expands Niseko Store by 60% as Hirafu’s Luxury Market Deepens](https://uchijapan.com/news/moncler-expands-niseko-store-by-60-as-hirafus-luxury-market-deepens) Moncler has expanded its Niseko store by 60%, signalling growing luxury retail demand as Hirafu’s property and visitor markets continue to mature. [ ![Zuma Niseko 1](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/Zuma_Niseko_1.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/zuma-chooses-niseko-for-first-japan-opening-as-hirafus-global-profile-grows)## [Zuma Chooses Niseko for First Japan Opening as Hirafu’s Global Profile Grows](https://uchijapan.com/news/zuma-chooses-niseko-for-first-japan-opening-as-hirafus-global-profile-grows) Zuma will make its Japan debut in Niseko this winter, adding another global luxury brand to Hirafu and strengthening the resort’s growing amenity base. [ ![Myoko Trail](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/425728/MyokoTrail.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/myoko-to-host-golden-trail-world-series-race-this-september)## [Myoko To Host Golden Trail World Series Race This September](https://uchijapan.com/news/myoko-to-host-golden-trail-world-series-race-this-september) Myoko will host a Golden Trail World Series race in September 2026, bringing elite trail runners to the mountains of Niigata Prefecture. [ ![Nh01](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/424612/nh01.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/niseko-heliport-sees-growing-demand-two-years-after-revival)## [Niseko Heliport Sees Growing Demand Two Years After Revival](https://uchijapan.com/news/niseko-heliport-sees-growing-demand-two-years-after-revival) Helicopter traffic at Niseko Heliport has risen since its 2024 revival, although difficult winter weather continues to disrupt charter flights. ## Investor Insights [View all →](https://uchijapan.com/news/investor-insights) [ ![default](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/properties/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/MtNisekoAnnupuriLongView.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/beyond-the-listings-what-japans-resort-property-data-reveals)## [Beyond the Listings: What Japan's Resort Property Data Reveals](https://uchijapan.com/news/beyond-the-listings-what-japans-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. [ ![Kaku501 DJI 0998 HDR Edit 1](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/Kaku501-DJI-0998-HDR-Edit-1.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/furano-homes-for-sale)## [9 Outstanding Properties To Make Your Own In Furano, Whatever Your Budget](https://uchijapan.com/news/furano-homes-for-sale) From budget condos to luxury ski-ins, could Furano be the perfect place for you? ## Development Updates [View all →](https://uchijapan.com/news/developments) [ ![Fairmont Niseko 1](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/425361/Fairmont-Niseko-1.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/fairmont-to-revive-former-la-plume-resort-in-niseko)## [Fairmont To Revive Former La Plume Resort In Niseko](https://uchijapan.com/news/fairmont-to-revive-former-la-plume-resort-in-niseko) Fairmont plans to open a 165-room Niseko resort in early 2028, reviving the former New World La Plume project acquired by J-Will Partners. [ ![Az03](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/az03.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/metropoly-announces-refreshed-masterplan-for-arukuzaka-street)## [Metropoly Announces Refreshed Masterplan For Aruku-zaka Street](https://uchijapan.com/news/metropoly-announces-refreshed-masterplan-for-arukuzaka-street) Metropoly Holdings has announced a refreshed masterplan for Aruku-zaka Street in Hirafu, with a lower-density layout now being developed. ## Featured Agents [View all →](https://uchijapan.com/news/agents) [ ![Yeah Ann 13](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/Yeah-Ann_13.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/tea-room-opens-as-real-estate-information-hub-and-cultural-experience-in-niseko)## [Tea Room Opens as Real Estate Information Hub and Cultural Experience in Niseko](https://uchijapan.com/news/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. [ ![Tokyo tower](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/Tokyo-tower.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/h2-christies-international-real-estate-expands-to-tokyo-amid-market-momentum)## [H2 Christie’s International Real Estate Expands to Tokyo Amid Market Momentum](https://uchijapan.com/news/h2-christies-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. [ ![NR Cover](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/348462/NRCover.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/niseko-realty-expands-with-hakuba-real-estate-acquisition)## [Niseko Realty Expands With Hakuba Real Estate Acquisition](https://uchijapan.com/news/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. [ ![Kukan Article Hero](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/KukanArticleHero.jpg)](https://uchijapan.com/news/kukan-real-estate-your-end-to-end-hokkaido-partner)## [Kukan Real Estate: Your End-To-End Hokkaido Partner](https://uchijapan.com/news/kukan-real-estate-your-end-to-end-hokkaido-partner) Kukan Real Estate joins Uchi—an end-to-end Hokkaido partner for buyers and operators ## Newly Listed [View all →](https://uchijapan.com/properties?search%5BsortBy%5D=date_desc)