Hilton to Rebrand Iconic Hotel Gajoen in Luxury Facelift for Meguro Landmark

Hilton to Rebrand Iconic Hotel Gajoen in Luxury Facelift for Meguro Landmark

Hilton to rebrand Tokyo’s iconic Hotel Gajoen as Gajoen Tokyo, LXR Hotels & Resorts in 2027. Discover the luxury facelift of this Meguro landmark.

2026.05.08
Wedyan Dubai: Kengo Kuma Brings Japanese Spatial Philosophy to Dubai

Wedyan Dubai: Kengo Kuma Brings Japanese Spatial Philosophy to Dubai

Experience Wedyan: Kengo Kuma’s first ultra-luxury residential tower on the Dubai Canal, blending Japanese spatial philosophy with prime UAE living.

2026.05.04
Welcome Aboard the Luxurious Seven Seas Explorer!

Welcome Aboard the Luxurious Seven Seas Explorer!

Tour the luxurious Seven Seas Explorer while docked in Tokyo. Read a firsthand review of Regent’s expansive suites, exclusive dining and elegant amenities.

2026.04.24
Beyond the Skyline: The Evolution of Luxury Real Estate in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka

Beyond the Skyline: The Evolution of Luxury Real Estate in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka

Discover Japan's exclusive luxury real estate, from Tokyo's towering high-rises to serene architectural low-rises.

2026.04.20
Proud City Hiyoshi: A Guide to Nomura’s Sustainable Community

Proud City Hiyoshi: A Guide to Nomura’s Sustainable Community

Discover Proud City Hiyoshi: Nomura Real Estate's sustainable 1,318-unit community near Hiyoshi Station, Kanagawa. Smart homes, retail & top schools.

2026.04.13
New Lease on Living: Rental Furniture in Tokyo

New Lease on Living: Rental Furniture in Tokyo

Furniture rental in Tokyo, still overlooked by many foreign residents, does not mean compromising on quality or choice.

2026.03.28
1 Hotel Tokyo Opens its First Luxury Property in Japan

1 Hotel Tokyo Opens its First Luxury Property in Japan

1 Hotel Tokyo opens with nature-led design, trailblazing food and beverage concepts, wellness-forward experiences and a luxuriously sustainable ethos.

2026.03.20
Why Nishiazabu Is Tokyo’s Most Discreet Luxury Neighborhood

Why Nishiazabu Is Tokyo’s Most Discreet Luxury Neighborhood

Nishiazabu is the heart of Minato City’s inner circle. Defined by prestigious real estate and a global residential community.

2026.04.03
Cedars Hotel: New Ski-In, Ski-Out Luxury Hotel Opens in Hakuba

Cedars Hotel: New Ski-In, Ski-Out Luxury Hotel Opens in Hakuba

Cedars Hotel is opening in Hakuba Valley, Nagano, bringing premium design and luxury accommodation just one minute from the lift. With its prime location and elevated approach to mountain stays, it signals a new level of comfort in one of Japan’s top alpine destinations.

2026.03.13
Travel & Hospitality Awards Names Luxury Apartment of the Year in Ginza

Travel & Hospitality Awards Names Luxury Apartment of the Year in Ginza

Travel & Hospitality Awards honors this premium extended-stay series in Ginza, reflecting the rising demand for high-end extended-stay accommodation in Japan’s resurgent tourism market.

2026.03.07
Capella Kyoto 2026 Opening: Michelin Dining and Luxury Machiya Stay

Capella Kyoto 2026 Opening: Michelin Dining and Luxury Machiya Stay

Capella Kyoto opens in Miyagawa-cho with a three-Michelin-starred culinary collaboration, machiya-inspired design and immersive cultural experiences rooted in Kyoto’s living traditions.

2026.02.28
Tokyo’s Best Luxury Hotel Lobbies

Tokyo’s Best Luxury Hotel Lobbies

From marble grandeur to sky-high atriums, Tokyo’s most iconic hotel lobbies redefine first impressions and set the tone for luxury stays.

2026.02.22
Luxury Japan Awards 2026

Luxury Japan Awards 2026

Japan’s luxury hospitality scene continues to evolve, spotlighting standout stays and dining experiences across the country.

2026.02.15
Newsweek and World Folio Interview: Tourism and the Labor Shortage “Myth”

Newsweek and World Folio Interview: Tourism and the Labor Shortage “Myth”

Lead Real Estate’s hotel portfolio is gaining global attention amid Japan’s tourism boom.

2026.02.06