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〜2025 Update: Hokkaido Outpaces National Average in Lodging Demand. Driving Profit Maximization via Data-Driven Revenue Management.〜

Kukan Inc. (HQ: Sapporo, Hokkaido; CEO: Kentaro Yamamoto) is pleased to announce the commencement of operations for “Mondo Mio Sapporo Museum of Modern Art, Room 207,” effective March 1, 2026. This project utilizes a “Master Lease” model, where Kukan leases the property directly from the owner. By implementing our proprietary revenue management and operational expertise, we aim to maximize occupancy rates and drive superior financial performance.

Background & Objectives: Establishing a “Profit Improvement Cycle” Aligned with Owner Interests

While the lodging market thrives, many individual owners and investors struggle with “operational burdens” and “yield optimization.” Through our risk-bearing Master Lease model, Kukan drives the following cycle to maximize your asset value:

1.　Professional Master Lease (ML): Eliminates vacancy risks and provides a stable income base.
2.　Strategic Revenue Management: Optimizes room rates based on real-time demand forecasting.
3.　Guest Review Accumulation: Enhances operational quality to build high ratings, ensuring long-term high occupancy.
4.　Investor-Centric Consulting: Acts as a strategic partner, leveraging “live data” from our own operations to drive continuous profit improvement.

Market Insights: Data Reveals the Unrivaled Growth Potential of “Hokkaido & Sapporo”

Comparing the latest Japan Tourism Agency statistics (2024 finalized vs. 2025 preliminary), it is clear that Hokkaido’s lodging market continues to show exceptionally robust growth.

1. Accelerating Upward Trend Since 2024

Occupancy rates by major accommodation types in Hokkaido reveal a significant year-on-year increase for Business and City hotels—the primary target segments for “Mondo Mio Sapporo 207”:

Business Hotels: 71.5% (2024) → 76.0% (2025)
City Hotels: 72.0% (2024) → 74.6% (2025)

2. Performance Outpacing the National Average

Furthermore, Hokkaido’s 2025 occupancy rates (Business: 76.0% / City: 74.6%) have consistently exceeded the national averages (Business: 75.3% / City: 74.2%). In this prime market environment characterized by “above-average performance” and “upward momentum,” professional management of high-quality properties provides a solid foundation for reliable revenue growth.

【Source】
Japan Tourism Agency: “Accommodation Survey (2024 Annual Finalized Data)”
Japan Tourism Agency: “Accommodation Survey (2025 Annual Preliminary Data)”

Mondo Mio Sapporo 207: A One-of-a-Kind Retreat Where Urban Sophistication Meets Northern Leisure

This property is ideally located in the heart of Sapporo, near the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, an area steeped in cultural elegance. Completed in 2019, this relatively new condominium maintains its premium original quality, offering a perfect balance of exceptional livability and high investment yield.

【Live & Earn: Seamlessly Switch Between Personal Use and Profit Generation】

The functional 1LDK (38.40 sqm) layout accommodates up to three guests with a double bed and a sofa bed. The separate bedroom and living area provide exceptional comfort, making it ideal not only for long-term stays but also as a premium second home for the owner.

【Operational Excellence: Seamless Transition with Zero Downtime】

Upon taking over the property, Kukan successfully completed the handover from the previous operator and set up all necessary furniture, appliances, and amenities in record time. As of the March 1, 2026 launch date, we commenced high-quality vacation rental operations with zero downtime, ensuring a seamless transition.
The unit is fully equipped—from high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning to washer-dryer units and a complete kitchen with cookware and tableware—allowing us to meet the needs of long-term guests immediately. By achieving this “turnkey” readiness rapidly and maintaining uninterrupted cash flow, we have demonstrated our robust operational capabilities through this project.

Comprehensive Vacation Rental Amenities：

Fully equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning/heating, TV, washer-dryer, IH cooktop, and a complete set of cookware.

Systematized Vacation Rental Operations：

With comprehensive House Manuals and Check-in Guides already in place, we ensure seamless guest communication and the consistent acquisition of high ratings.

【Location：Immerse in Art, Escape to Powder Snow】

Offering the perfect balance between downtown Sapporo’s convenience and unrivaled access to Hokkaido’s world-renowned leisure destinations.

Access to Major Areas：
A mere 4-minute walk from “Nishi 18-chome” Station on the Tozai Subway Line. With Susukino and the Odori area reachable in about 15 minutes by train, its location is ideal for sightseeing.

Winter Sports Hub：
Only a 14-minute drive to Sapporo Ban-kei Ski Area. Furthermore, world-class resorts like Sapporo Teine (45 mins) and Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (50 mins) are all accessible within under an hour, making this a prime base for winter enthusiasts.

Property Overview: “Mondo Mio Sapporo 207” – Accommodation in Maruyama, Sapporo

Inquiries Regarding Accommodation Management and Revenue Optimization: Sapporo, Furano, and Kutchan Areas

In addition to the Master Lease (sublease) agreements featured here, Kukan Inc. offers a variety of service models—including full management services and strategic consulting—tailored to meet each owner’s specific needs and risk appetite.

Kukan’s Flexible Contract Schemes：
https://janken-hokkaido.com/en/for-owner/

Whether you seek to “maximize returns on your property” or “delegate everything to professionals for stable income,” we draw on our deep expertise in the Sapporo market to provide the optimal solution from an investor’s perspective. Please feel free to consult us with your goals and concerns.

【Click here for the Inquiry Form】
https://janken-hokkaido.com/en/contact/

Company Profile

● Company Name: Kukan Inc.
● Established: November 29, 2022
● Capital: ¥1,000,000
● Representative: Kentaro Yamamoto
● Locations:
　　○　Furano Office: 4-7 Sakaemachi, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0023, Japan
　　○　Sapporo Office: 1-1 Toyohira 4-jo 3-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0904, Japan
● License Number: Real Estate Transaction Dealer Hokkaido Governor Kamikawa (1) No. 1316

Business Activities

○ Minpaku Investment Business – Planning and operation of JANKEN, support for minpaku investment projects in the Hokkaido area.
○ Creative Business – Business development, branding, planning support for marketing solutions.
○ Real Estate Services – Buying, selling, leasing, brokerage, purchase and revitalization, development, property management, detached housing/land subdivision, house/condominium construction and sales, interior construction, renovation work.
○ Web Services – Website planning, production, and operation, IT support services, online secretarial services, internet information provision.

Related Links

● Kukan：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/en/
● JANKEN：https://janken-hokkaido.com/en/
● Real Estate Buying Specialist “Goen”：https://goen-hokkaido.jp/
● Web Support Services：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/websolutions/
● Kukan Real Estate：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/realestate/

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Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Company Name： Kukan Inc. Public Relations Manager
E-mail address： pr@kukanhokkaido.co.jp