Myoko ski resort area feels trepidation as foreign money pours in

Singapore fund to build resort in Japan's Myoko highlands, with nightly rates at US$1,350

MYOKO: Three winters from now, Japan’s snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a US$1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, with hotels charging some US$1,350 a night. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Myoko ski resort area feels trepidation as foreign money pours in

Many locals fear Myoko could go the way of Niseko.

Rising Snow: Balancing Development and Tradition in Myoko's Mega-Resort Boom

Rising Snow: Balancing Development and Tradition in Myoko's Mega-Resort Boom Japan's Myoko region is on the brink of transformation with a new $1.4 billion mega-resort backed by Singapore's Patience Capital Group. Promising 1,000 new jobs, the project aims to boost winter tourism with accommodations that charge $1,350 per night. However, concerns over cultural preservation emerge as local traditions face potential threats.While Myoko's pristine …

In Japan's ski resort area of Myoko, trepidation as more foreign money pours in

JAPAN-RESORTS/MYOKO (PIX, TV):In Japan's ski resort area of Myoko, trepidation as more foreign money pours in