30+ Of Japan's Best Winter Festivals To Tick Off Your List
Dec 12, 2025
Experiencing a festival is the perfect way to discover a country's culture. Just as well that Japan has over 30 winter festivals alone for you to choose from.
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A Global Hotel Concept Is Coming To Niseko: Here’s Your Chance To Own A Piece
Dec 10, 2025
Now you can nab your own slice of Niseko's booming real estate market for a fraction of the usual price.
The 14 Best Bars, Pubs And Après Ski Spots In Niseko And Hokkaido
Dec 05, 2025
You can't beat Niseko for an excellent night out, so we've rounded up the best bars, pubs and après ski spots you need to visit in town all year round.
Japan Property Taxes - A Simple Guide For Sellers
Dec 03, 2025
A simple guide to property taxes in Japan for sellers of property.
Japan Property Taxes - A Simple Guide For Owners
Dec 03, 2025
A simple guide to property taxes in Japan for owners of property.
Japan Property Taxes - A Simple Guide For Buyers
Dec 02, 2025
A simple guide to property taxes in Japan for buyers of property.
This Japanese Ski Resort Is Poised to Become A Worldwide Health And Longevity Hub
Nov 29, 2025
A pioneering global health and longevity hub led by anti-ageing experts where advanced regenerative medicine & wellness programs meet skiing is coming to Japan.
Japan Proposes Major Shift in Inheritance Tax Valuations for Real Estate
Nov 29, 2025
New inheritance-tax valuation rules in Japan could raise taxable values of real estate, with key implications for international property owners.
This Rad Niseko Brand Is Opening A Flagship Store In Hakuba
Nov 26, 2025
Exciting news as local Niseko brand plans to open two flagship stores around the world this winter season.
The Yen Slides—And Global Investors Gain the Upper Hand
Nov 21, 2025
Weak yen boosts foreign buying power. Investors using USD, GBP or SGD can secure better value and stronger returns in Japan’s real estate market right now.
Featured Property: Soga Meadows II
Nov 18, 2025
Large Soga land site with Yotei views, services to boundary, easy build terrain and top access to Annupuri & Niseko Village. Perfect for villas or chalets.
12 Resort Homes For Under $300k USD
Nov 17, 2025
Take a tour of 12 fantastic Japanese resort properties currently priced under $300,000 USD on Uchi.
20 Of The Best Things To Do In Furano: Snow Season And Beyond
Nov 12, 2025
If you're lucky enough to wash up in Furano, Hokkaido, you're in for a treat. Here are 20 great things to do year-round in this special part of the world.
Congratulations To The 2025 World Ski Award Winners!
Nov 10, 2025
The winners of the 2025 World Ski Awards have been revealed—check out Japan's winners!
Snow Coast: Where Powder Meets the Sea & AirBnB
Nov 05, 2025
Lovely 3-bed villa near Hakuba & Myoko offers year-round Airbnb income, coastal access, and premium space at a far lower price than in-resort chalets.
Japanese Culture: The World Of Manga And Anime
Oct 30, 2025
A potted history of manga and anime, the reasons for its enduring worldwide appeal and where to immerse yourself in the culture when you're visiting Japan.
Featured Property: Rustic Cabin Dream
Oct 29, 2025
Rustic Cabin Dream: A Private, Snowy Getaway in the Woods - Perfect for Small Families or Lovers of the Great Outdoors
IKON & EPIC Passes In Japan: IKON Announces Huge Expansion In Japan
Oct 23, 2025
The IKON and EPIC Passes are season ski passes that offers access to various ski resorts around the world, including in Japan.
Six Senses Myoko Aims to Make Japan’s Classic Ski Town Shine Again
Oct 22, 2025
Six Senses Myoko blends world-class design, onsen luxury, and sustainability to reimagine Japan’s historic ski town as a year-round retreat.
Lake Toya: What Will You Build?
Oct 21, 2025
Spectacular 8-hectare Lake Toya land with panoramic views, ideal for luxury homes or resort development near Rusutsu and Niseko. A rare Hokkaido gem.
Kutchan Greenlights Large Housing Project for Foreign Workers
Oct 17, 2025
Kutchan approves a 1,200-person foreign worker housing project by Nisade Services, despite public opposition and concerns over farmland conversion.
Japan Weighs New Rules On Foreign Real Estate Ownership—What You Need To Know
Oct 17, 2025
Japan is studying Canada, Germany, South Korea and Taiwan to revise foreign property ownership laws, with new rules expected as early as March 2026.
Ski Chalets For The Price Of A Bitcoin (…ish)
Oct 15, 2025
Can you buy a ski chalet in Japan for 1 Bitcoin? We compare three real properties in Niseko and beyond—from slopeside pads to hot spring homes.
Niseko vs Hakuba: Japan’s Alpine Heavyweights Go Head To Head
Oct 14, 2025
Niseko vs Hakuba: snowfall, lift pass costs, travel times, property prices and entry-level homes compared. Which resort comes out on top?
