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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.

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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

Kutchan Development Scaled Back After Authorities Enforce Planning Rules

Aug 26, 2026

Kutchan’s controversial Tatsumi development has been dramatically scaled back after authorities intervened over unauthorised forest clearing.

Fairmont To Revive Former La Plume Resort In Niseko

Jul 22, 2026

Fairmont plans to open a 165-room Niseko resort in early 2028, reviving the former New World La Plume project acquired by J-Will Partners.

Metropoly Announces Refreshed Masterplan For Aruku-zaka Street

Jul 21, 2026

Metropoly Holdings has announced a refreshed masterplan for Aruku-zaka Street in Hirafu, with a lower-density layout now being developed.

Construction Pauses at Major Capella-Branded Niseko Development

Jul 15, 2026

Construction Pauses at Capella-Branded Niseko Development

Lyra Furano On Track For Winter 2026/27 Opening

Jun 24, 2026

Lyra Furano is due to complete by mid-November 2026, bringing 20 boutique condo-hotel residences to Furano in time for winter.

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Miru Residences Hakuba Down To Final 8 Units As Sales Momentum Builds

Jun 21, 2026

Miru Residences Hakuba has only 8 units left, with 22 of 30 residences reserved or sold ahead of its winter 2027 opening.

Six Senses Myoko Opening May Shift To Early 2029

Jun 18, 2026

Six Senses Myoko may open in early 2029 after design changes, as PCG’s major Myoko Suginohara resort project moves towards construction.

New Niseko Land Release Highlights Demand Beyond Core Resort Areas

Mar 17, 2026

List Development has launched 15 vacation home lots in Niseko Town’s Soga area, highlighting demand for spacious land beyond the main resort centre.

Hotel101 Launches Global Bulk Buyer Discounts—Niseko Included

Feb 15, 2026

Hotel101 launches bulk purchase discounts including Niseko units, offering new value for investors entering Japan’s leading resort property market.

Major New Resort Development Planned for Niseko Hanazono

Dec 13, 2025

Major new ski-adjacent development planned in Niseko Hanazono, with hotels and condos reinforcing long-term growth and investor confidence.

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.

Anantara to Open First Japan Resort in Karuizawa by 2030

Jul 19, 2025

Anantara is set to debut in Japan with a luxury retreat in Karuizawa by 2030, featuring forest villas, hot springs, and potential branded residences

Major New Luxury Resort Announced for Niseko Hirafu

Jul 17, 2025

Hong Kong-backed Ryowha reveals plans for a ¥50+ billion luxury resort in Hirafu, including a five-star hotel and 22 designer villas by Kengo Kuma & Associates