
Weak Yen & Open Borders!
As the Japanese yen weakens past 150 to the USD, open borders mean real estate investment has received a double boost!
As the Japanese yen weakens past 150 to the USD, open borders mean real estate investment has received a double boost!
A beautiful land subdivision in the fields around Niseko, perfectly located between Niseko Village and Annupuri resorts.
Potential for international investors to take out loans on their Japanese resort property generates excitement!
We must admit that there were times we thought this day might never come, but finally Japan's borders are re-opening for visa-free travel tomorrow.
Tokyu Resort, the owners and operators of Niseko-Hirafu ski hill, have confirmed plans to install a brand new 10 seater gondola in time for winter 2024/25.
A 2.5-year closure to inbound travel hasn’t slowed investment in Niseko’s market– the area has seen over 20 billion yen in real estate purchases each year.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed Japan will re-open to visa-free travel from October 11th 2022.
The Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association (NAMTBA) has announced a prize raffle and fundraising campaign benefiting the construction of Twin Peaks Bike Park.
There has been more and more press about the soon-to-be-announced relaxations so we do feel more confidence that it will really happen (this time!).
After creating the most complicated system ever for tourism last week, it now seems like Japan will simply re-open borders from October.