How Much Snow Will Fall In Japan This Winter? Latest Predictions For The 2026/27 Ski Season
Sep 28, 2026
The Japan 2026/27 snow forecast is here, find out what part La Niña will play this year.
News Archive
Wakan Plans An All-Inclusive November Opening In Hakone
Sep 28, 2026
Wakan Hakone Gora is due to open on 10 November with 34 rooms, included meals and shared or reservable private onsen baths near the cable car.
6 Incredible Madarao Real Estate Properties For Sale Right Now On Uchi
Sep 26, 2026
Madarao has a heck of a lot more going for it than just fantastic japow, which is why buying in this area is a smart move for your next real estate play.
Kunozan Toshogu Brings New Light To Its Autumn Evenings
Sep 25, 2026
Shizuoka’s Kunozan Toshogu plans selected evening openings until 29 November, with a new baku projection, shrine lighting and ropeway access.
Hakuba Goryu Adds Forest Adventures To Its Autumn Season
Sep 22, 2026
Goryu’s new buggy and paintball activities run until 18 October, offering another option alongside Hakuba’s higher mountain autumn colours.
A Rare Ski-In/Ski-Out Penthouse At Hakuba’s Tsugaike
Sep 21, 2026
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.
The Flexible Resort Asset: How Ikigai Collective Is Reframing Ski Property Development in Japan
Sep 21, 2026
Discover how premium snow-rated trailer houses can help Japan ski resort investors add accommodation, staff housing and scalable resort capacity.
Hotel The Mitsui Hakone Prepares For December Opening
Sep 21, 2026
Hotel The Mitsui Hakone is due to open on 15 December 2026, with 126 private-onsen rooms and a wooded setting close to Kowakidani Station.
Tsugaike Plans A New Six Person Lift For Next Winter
Sep 17, 2026
Tsugaike is building the six-person T3 chairlift for late December 2026, upgrading a long-serving lift in the northern Hakuba Valley area.
All about Sapporo: Your Neighbourhood Guide
Sep 16, 2026
Sapporo ticks all the boxes. From world-class winter sports and excellent food to nature, art and culture, here’s why putting down roots here makes sense.
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.
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.
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