Our People

	Jason King Phone: +81 136 21 6211 Mobile: +8180 5587 5052 Fax: +81 136 21 6212 Email: jason@hokkaidorealestate.com Jason is the Managing Director of Hokkaido Real Estate. He was previously the Sales Director with RAD, General Manager of Harmony Resorts (who own one of the lift companies), and Manager of Ski Japan (the largest inbound tour operator). Jason loves skiing, and has been a volunteer ski patroller in Thredbo for 16 years, his last four as Captain. He was Vice-President of ASPA (the Australian Ski Patrol training and standards body). Jason has a B. Sc. in pure mathematics, and was previously a senior master at one of Australia's leading private schools. Jason has been one of the leading local real estate professionals now for six seasons, and has built up excellent relationships with the community (Japanese and foreign). He has a reputation for being professional and extremely knowledgeable about the local market and issues.
	Tom Burke Phone: +81 136 21 6211 Mobile: +8180 6075 6211 Fax: +81 136 216212 Email: tom@hokkaidorealestate.com Tom has recently joined Hokkaido Real Estate as Sales Manager, having just graduated from law school at ANU, with a previous degree in Politics. Tom is a keen skier, successful sportsman, and brings a wealth of enthusiasm and professional knowledge to our team.
	Takahiro Kamiharako Phone: +81 136 21 6211 Mobile: +8190 7654 5307 Fax: +81 136 21 6212 Email: taka@hokkaidorealestate.com Kamiharako-san grew up in Sapporo, indeed his pioneering family came to Hokkaido over 100 years ago. Taka is a very keen skier, and was Hokkaido Champion Mogul skier in 1994. Taka has a university education in architecture, and most importantly holds a Real Estate Licence. He is very experienced in dealing with Japanese vendors, and also with the many issues involving foreign buyers and sellers. Taka’s energy, enthusiasm and “can do” attitude are of great benefit to HRE and our customers.
	Kazue Okada Phone: +81 136 21 6211 Mobile: Fax: +81 136 21 6212 Email: kazue@HokkaidoRealEstate.com Okada-san has been with HRE since it began. She operates from our office in Sapporo and handles all banking and financial matters. Okada-san also holds a real estate licence, is a registered architect, and has a degree in English Literature. Okada-san loves the beautiful natural environment of Niseko, and loves spending time in this tranquil place.