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.
News Archive
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?
20 Of The Best Things To Do In Niseko On And Off The Slopes
Oct 09, 2025
20 of the best things to do year-round in Niseko.
14 Of The Best Things To Do In Rusutsu All Year Round
Oct 09, 2025
Discover the best things to do in Rusutsu all year round.
Where To Eat In Niseko, Japan: The Best Restaurants Of 2026
Oct 03, 2025
You won't go hungry in Niseko. From fine dining restaurants to izakayas and ramen for days, here are Uchi's recommendations for the best places to eat in town.
It’s Your Last Chance To Vote For The World Ski Awards 2025
Oct 01, 2025
Cast your vote in this year’s World Ski Awards and discover Japan’s top ski resorts, hotel, chalets, and boutique stays.
What Does 1 Billion Yen Buy You In Japan’s Mountains?
Sep 25, 2025
Discover what ¥1 billion buys in Niseko: from a six-star onsen villa to a penthouse with Mt. Yotei views and a discreet forest retreat.
5 Of The Best Day Trips To Take In Hokkaido Outside Of Winter
Sep 21, 2025
Discover the charm of Hokkaido’s resort towns beyond skiing. Explore autumn foliage, fine dining, and year-round living in Japan.
Top 5 Resort Towns in Japan To Witness The First Snow of 2025
Sep 18, 2025
Discover Japan’s early-snow towns and the rising real estate opportunities in Japan’s winter wonderland.
I am Snow Coast: Where Snow Meets Sea
Sep 17, 2025
Snow Coast: part of Uchi’s “I am…” series. A Niigata retreat of snow and sea, three bedrooms, concrete and timber design, for a life less ordinary.
Where To See Japan’s Best Autumn Leaves In 2025
Sep 15, 2025
Discover Japan’s 2025 autumn foliage forecast from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
5 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Japan's Resort Towns This September: An Investor's Guide
Sep 07, 2025
Discover why September is the best time to visit Japan’s resort towns—mild weather, fewer crowds, adventures to be had, and real estate investment potential.
Featured Property: Higashiyama Views Estate
Sep 04, 2025
25,000+ sqm of flat land with panoramic mountain views in Higashiyama, Niseko. Ideal for hotel, condo, or luxury home development. Rare and ready to build.
