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Uber Taxi Launches in Niseko

Dec 16, 2025

Uber Taxi has launched in Hokkaido for 2025, offering on-demand licensed taxi services that make getting around Japan’s top ski resorts easier than ever.

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.

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.

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!

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.

How Much Snow Will Fall In Japan This Winter? Latest Predictions For 2025/26

Oct 17, 2025

The Japan 2025/26 snow forecast is here, find out what part La Niña will play this year.

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.

The Chedi to Make Japan Debut in Niseko Hirafu, Opening June 2029

Aug 27, 2025

The Chedi will debut in Japan with a luxury hotel in Niseko Hirafu, opening June 2029, featuring 30 suites, spa with onsen, and fine dining.

Record Tourism Tax Revenue in Niseko United Towns

Aug 20, 2025

Tourism tax revenue in Niseko & Kutchan hits record highs, boosting infrastructure and strengthening real estate investment appeal.

Dormy Inn Premium Coming to Kutchan

Jun 22, 2025

Dormy Inn Premium announces hotel near JR Kutchan Station—marking the town’s first major business hotel as infrastructure investment ramps up.

Niseko Resorts Break 11 Million Visits in 2024–25 Season

May 07, 2025

Niseko ski resorts hit 11.3M lift rides in 2024–25, driven by international visitors and major upgrades like new gondolas and hotels.

La Plume Niseko Resort Developer Files for Bankruptcy Amid Construction Halt

Apr 21, 2025

Developer of La Plume Niseko Resort files for bankruptcy; construction halted on 219-room luxury project in Hokkaido's premier ski destination.

Myoko's $1.4bn Ski Boom: Growth, Jobs & Rising Questions

Mar 31, 2025

Foreign investment is transforming Myoko into a global ski hub—boosting jobs and tourism, but locals worry about housing costs and seasonal risks.

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

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 open

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.