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Ch · 01Location first
From loving Japan to living in Japan —
Location.
The one thing you can’t change or renovate.
N 36°43′E 138°30′Alt 1,800mNagano Highlands
Ch · 02On what you can’t renovate
- 01You can change the kitchen.
- 02You can fix the bathroom.
- 03You can repaint the walls.
But
you can’t move the house.
you can’t get closer to the nearest airport or bullet train station.
Before falling in love with the floor plan or the bargain price, ask the bigger question:
Does this location
support the life
you want?
JapanoMa helps you narrow down the location you want to live with.
Ch · 03Our approach
Decide First.
Buy Second.
For Australian ski-lovers, especially families and repeat travellers who are tired of rising trip costs and booking friction, JapanoMa turns “Should we buy?” into a clear, step-by-step answer.
Transparent total-cost models. Practical due diligence. Introductions to licensed local professionals when you’re ready. You stay in control throughout.
— Even if you don’t buy, you’ll leave with the truth.
Ch · 04What we are not
Decision-aid,
not sales.
- No. 01We are not a "cheap akiya bargain" site.
- No. 02We are not a Tokyo or Osaka yield marketplace.
- No. 03We are not a hype-driven property broker.
- No. 04We are not a "we’ll find you the perfect house" concierge.
We help you understand what ownership really looks like, before you commit. Northern Japan snow country, lifestyle-first. Non-metro by design.
Ch · 05Brand pillars
Five commitments.
The standards we hold ourselves to, no matter which way your decision eventually goes.
- 01
Clarity
Plain English, step-by-step, no jargon. Every number explained.
- 02
Financial Realism
Full costs, conservative assumptions, FX awareness. No best-case fantasies.
- 03
Risk Control
Practical checks for winter access, maintenance, moisture, legal constraints.
- 04
Local Execution
Licensed partners and vetted specialists: inspection, renovation, management.
- 05
Lifestyle Fit
Skiing rhythm, family needs, year-round usability. Home base suitability first.
Ch · 06Launch focus
The Nagano & Niigata corridor.
- Cities
- 13
- Prefectures
- 02
- From Tokyo
- ≤ 2 hrs
- Corridor
- Snow country
Thirteen cities across two of Japan’s most accessible and powder-rich prefectures. Accessible from Tokyo. Affordable entry points. Rich with powder and culture.
From Iiyama — within thirty minutes of Nozawa Onsen, Madarao, and Togari — to the deep-snow villages of Niigata, this corridor offers serious skiing without serious-city prices.
Ch · 07End of plate
From ski trips
to a home base.
Start with the areas. Understand what’s available, what it costs, and what to watch out for. No pressure. No sales pitch.
Vol. I · MMXXVIField Plate 01 · Location first— fin. —