Resort News

Virtual Tours: Explore Japan’s Luxury Properties from Home

Mar 07, 2025

Explore luxurious chalets in Niseko, serene retreats in Nozawa Onsen, and alpine homes in Hakuba from the comfort of your home with easy-to-use virtual tours.

Westin to Bring Luxury to Furano with New Hotel in 2026

Mar 05, 2025

Furano, one of Hokkaido’s premier year-round resort destinations, is set to welcome a new luxury hotel as Westin Hotels & Resorts plans to break ground in 2026

Why Spring is the Secret Season for Japan's Ski Resorts

Feb 28, 2025

Spring in Niseko, Hakuba, and other ski destinations has transformed into a hidden gem that more and more travelers discover each year.

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Foreign Visitors To Japan Soar, Beating Records

Feb 21, 2025

The Japan National Tourism Organization reported a total of 3.78 million travelers, marking an unprecedented influx of tourists.

Larger Developments Expected to Propel Hakuba to a New Highs

Feb 16, 2025

Hakuba’s real estate market is evolving fast with new luxury chalets, condos, and major developments shaping its future as a premier alpine destination.

How Japanese Ski Resorts are Adapting to Climate Change

Feb 01, 2025

Unfold how Japanese ski resorts adapt to climate change with innovative snowmaking technology, sustainable practices, and year-round activities.

Record-Breaking 2024/25 Snow Conditions at Japan’s ski resorts

Jan 05, 2025

Discover updated snow conditions from six world-class ski resorts around Japan: Niseko, Rusutsu, Furano, Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, and Geto Kogen.

Niseko’s Boom: 22 New Developments In Pipeline

Dec 10, 2024

New Developments Underway in Niseko, Potentially Adding Over 2,200 Keys and Units by 2029

Key Insights from the 2024 C9 Hotelworks Niseko Market Report

Dec 03, 2024

Discover insights from C9 Hotelworks' 2024 Niseko Market Report: tourism recovery, real estate trends, $2.3B market value, and an extra 2,284 units by 2029.

Tokyo Developer Acquires Land Near Furano’s Kitanomine Ski Slopes

Nov 29, 2024

Tokyo's Meiwa Jisho buys land near Furano's Kitanomine ski slopes for a hotel project as property values surge in this rising year-round tourist hub.

Congratulations to the 2024 World Ski Award winners!

Nov 11, 2024

The winners of the 2024 World Ski Awards have been revealed - check out Japan's winners!

Mitsubishi Estate and Shimizu Corporation Acquire Hakuba Site for 1.5 Billion JPY

Oct 23, 2024

Mitsubishi Estate and Shimizu Corporation purchased a 19,000 sqm site near the Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort ski fields for ¥1.5 billion (USD 10 million).

Niseko Winter 2024-25 Latest News

Oct 17, 2024

The latest news for Niseko for winter 2024-25 courtesy of the team at Niseko Tourism

Unveiling Lonely Planet's Top Ski Resorts

Oct 09, 2024

The world-famous travel guidebook Lonely Planet has picked their best ski resorts in the world, including two resorts in Asia.

IKON & EPIC Passes In Japan

Oct 01, 2024

The IKON and EPIC Passes are season ski passes that offers access to various ski resorts around the world, including in Japan.

New Hotel At Rusutsu Resort Summit

Sep 26, 2024

New Luxury Accommodation Set to Open at the Summit of Rusutsu Resort

New Niseko-Hirafu Gondola For Winter 2024

Aug 26, 2024

Niseko United's Ongoing Commitment to Infrastructure Upgrades: The New Ace Gondola in Niseko-Hirafu

Japanese Home Design Trends To Watch In 2024

Aug 11, 2024

Discover Japandi design trends for Japanese homes in 2024. Explore the perfect blend of Japanese and Scandinavian styles for modern, minimalist interiors.