News Archive

INTERVIEW: The Team Behind Nozawa Onsen's Kawamotoya Apartment Hotel

Kawamotoya is officially open and available for purchase. We caught up with key members of the team who brought this new property to life in Nozawa Onsen.

Update On Japanese Border Restrictions

Japan confirmed on May 26th that it will resume accepting foreign tourists from 98 countries and regions from June 10th.

Japan To Relax Entry Restrictions From June 1st!

It was announced today that Japan will proceed to waive the majority of border restrictions from June 1st.

Why Now Is The Time To Buy!

Now is an excellent time to buy resort real estate in Japan with a combination of the weak yen and excellent choices of properties.

Introducing Habitat Hokkaido

We sat down with Henry Turner, the co-founder of Habitat Hokkaido, to discuss what first drew him to this amazing part of Japan.

Japanese Culture: Hanami

Hanami is a traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, particularly cherry blossoms or sakura, which bloom during the spring season.

Who Can Enter Japan At The Moment?

As of March 1st 2022, select business travellers, researchers and students are now free to enter Japan, and small steps to open up for tourists are being made.

VIDEO: Visit Hakuba

Hakuba is a popular year-round resort located north of Tokyo, with some of the best skiing in winter and access to the Japanese Alps in summer.

Updated Border Rules For Japan

The good news is that Japan is finally starting to open up, but the bad news is the opening is just a crack in the door and not applicable for tourist visas.