Hilton Takayama Resort Opens in Japan’s Northern Alps
Sep 16, 2026
Hilton Takayama Resort opens in Gifu with mountain views and natural hot springs, with all 283 rooms expected to be available by spring 2027.
News Archive
Japan Takes Its Onsen Culture Campaign To A World Summit
Sep 14, 2026
Japan’s first Onsen Culture World Summit supports a possible UNESCO listing in 2030, celebrating the traditions behind its hot spring towns.
Madarao Joins Ikon Pass For Winter 2026/27
Sep 11, 2026
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
Sep 11, 2026
Midtown Niseko will reopen as Mercure Niseko Resort in November 2026, with 176 rooms initially and a planned expansion to 360 rooms by 2031.
Westin Furano Sets Summer 2029 Opening For New Resort Hotel
Sep 09, 2026
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.
Rare Turnkey Nozawa Onsen Residence
Sep 08, 2026
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.
Okinawa Resort Condo Shows Growing Second-Home Investment Appeal
Sep 07, 2026
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.
Aman Niseko Sets 2030 Opening Date For Mount Moiwa Resort
Sep 06, 2026
Aman Niseko is now officially scheduled to open in 2030, with 30 suites, 31 private residences and a major wellness retreat planned for Mount Moiwa.
Uber Eats Scales Back Niseko Launch As Winter Traffic Forces Rethink
Sep 04, 2026
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.
Moxy Niseko Village Opens With 310 Rooms Ahead Of Winter 2026/27
Sep 03, 2026
Moxy Niseko Village has opened with 310 ski-in/ski-out rooms beside the gondola, ahead of major new lift investment for winter 2026/27.
Park Hyatt Unveils 13 Ultra-Luxury Villas In Niseko Hanazono
Sep 02, 2026
PCPD and Hyatt have unveiled 13 Park Hyatt-branded villas in Niseko Hanazono, with architecture by Kengo Kuma and interiors by André Fu.
What Makes Kaba Niseko Different?
Aug 31, 2026
Discover Kaba Niseko, a private 31-site Hanazono estate combining bespoke architecture, individual mountain outlooks and onsen water connected to every property
Japanese Culture: Traditional Japanese Theatre
Aug 31, 2026
One of the most unique Japanese cultural experiences is the highly formalised storytelling method that is the traditional Japanese theatre.
Niseko Lift Network Enters Major Upgrade Cycle Through 2028
Aug 29, 2026
Niseko is investing heavily in new gondolas and chairlifts through 2028, upgrading capacity and infrastructure across Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri.
Japan's Legendary Ski Resorts Opening Dates For 2026/27
Aug 27, 2026
From Niseko to Madarao, here are Japan’s premier ski resorts' opening dates for this winter 2026/27 season.
Kutchan Development Scaled Back After Authorities Enforce Planning Rules
Aug 26, 2026
Kutchan’s controversial Tatsumi development has been dramatically scaled back after authorities intervened over unauthorised forest clearing.
10 Of The Best Restaurants In Karuizawa
Aug 25, 2026
Just an hour from Tokyo, Karuizawa is a foodie paradise, here are 10 of the Uchi team's favourite restaurants in town.
Moncler Expands Niseko Store by 60% as Hirafu’s Luxury Market Deepens
Aug 22, 2026
Moncler has expanded its Niseko store by 60%, signalling growing luxury retail demand as Hirafu’s property and visitor markets continue to mature.
Zuma Chooses Niseko for First Japan Opening as Hirafu’s Global Profile Grows
Aug 22, 2026
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.
Major Hokkaido Shinkansen Tunnel Section Near Niseko Completes Excavation
Aug 21, 2026
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.
The 10 Best Restaurants On Naoshima Island
Aug 13, 2026
Charming Naoshima Island may be packed to the brim with art but it's also home to some downright exceptional restaurants.
10 Ski Properties Near Tokyo For Under US$500,000
Aug 09, 2026
Explore 10 ski properties within roughly 2 hours of Tokyo Station, from Karuizawa to Nozawa Onsen, all priced under US$500,000.
Hanabi In Japan: Origins, Symbolism, And Fireworks Festivals
Aug 03, 2026
Discover the origins and cultural symbolism of Hanabi in Japan.
Beyond the Listings: What Japan's Resort Property Data Reveals
Jul 31, 2026
Uchi Insights turns visible property activity into clear analysis of pricing, inventory, sales and market movement across Japan's resort destinations.
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