Japan has consistently ranked high on the bucket lists of foreign visitors in recent years. While Japan is a wonderful place to visit year-round, it boasts some of the best snowboarding and skiing in the world, making it a must-visit destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

Almost all snowboarders and skiers have heard of the world-famous Niseko ski resort, but there is a lot more to Japan’s skiing scene. Real Gaijin introduces a pair of Americans who know Japan’s backcountry well. They have become so enamored with Japanese skiing that they invested in property near several Hokkaido ski resorts and formed their own real estate firm. This agency helps guide foreign skiers and investors to take advantage of Japan’s growing stock of affordable homes near some of the world's best snowboarding and skiing.

Key Takeaways

* “Know a Guy” The two co-founders of Yuki Homes put in a lot of work researching Japan's relatively undiscovered ski resorts and specific properties. They deliver for their clients by leveraging their extensive network of contacts who can assist with every step of the purchasing process, as well as post-purchase property management (e.g., rental management for Airbnb).

* Location, location, location! Although co-founders Derek and Nick are quite knowledgeable about which ski resorts are likely to become the next Niseko, they advise their clients to buy a pre-owned home in Japan for the experience rather than for its potential resale value or rental income.

* An Extraordinary Example of Running a Business from Afar: Despite living in the U.S. and only periodically visiting Japan, Derek and Nick have found success running a business there by cultivating strong local relationships and a network of support personnel (e.g., for taxes, property management, car rentals, etc.). They gained this knowledge through personal experience when they bought and owned their own home in Otaru, Hokkaido…and their knowledge runs deep! As a result, Yuki Homes has helped many foreigners avoid red tape and realize their dream of buying a second home near several world-class ski resorts in Japan.

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Key Contacts

* Yuki Homes' Website: https://www.yukihomes.com/

* Yuki Homes' Substack:

* Kiroro Snow World: https://www.kiroro.co.jp/

* PowderHounds: https://www.powderhounds.com/

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