Japan’s biggest ski resorts are getting busier every year, making it harder to find an affordable and quiet place to ski. That’s what makes local ski hills so important. Some …
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As global markets remain volatile and the yen strengthens against major currencies like the USD, GBP, and SGD, sharp-eyed investors are turning their attention to Japan’s ski resort real estate. …
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April has arrived, bringing with it warmer temperatures, thinning snow, and the reluctant acceptance of the season’s end. Fortunately, it’s now the perfect time to reflect on some of this …
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Reuters: The Myoko highlands, situated northeast of Tokyo, are known for their powder snow. Just three winters from now, this picturesque part of Japan’s ski country will be home to …
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Riding the Tohoku Shinkansen north from Tokyo in winter is like watching a landscape transform in fast-forward. As the train speeds through the countryside, the snow deepens, blanketing rice fields, …
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When discussing Hokkaido’s investment opportunities in ski real estate, Niseko naturally dominates the conversation. However, Uchi is reporting an increase in savvy investors seeking both exceptional powder snow and authentic …
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Below is a post from our private Facebook group, Ski & Snowboard Japan, republished with permission from group member Rodnet Smith. Rodnet suffered a broken tib/fib, ribs and whiplash on …
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While bigger resorts keep expanding, many medium-sized and smaller resorts are downsizing. Owani Onsen Ski Resort is one of these places that, in its heyday, must have been a great …
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