Nagoya Launches New Luxury Hotel Near City’s Famous Castle
Discover the grand opening of Espacio Nagoya Castle, a new 11-storey luxury hotel in Nagoya, steps from Nagoya Castle. With samurai-themed 70 m²+ guest rooms, fine dining, spa and hot springs, it blends Japanese tradition with modern opulence — ideal for affluent international travellers and business guests.
Mitsui and Hilton Name APAC’s First Waldorf Astoria Residences in Tokyo
Mitsui Fudosan Residential and Hilton have announced the naming of the first-ever Waldorf Astoria Residences in the Asia-Pacific region — located on floors 48-51 of their Tokyo Nihonbashi tower, with 71 luxury units, shared premium hotel services and 24-hour concierge, opening in Fall 2027.
InterContinental Debuts in Hokkaido with Sapporo’s First International Luxury Hotel
InterContinental opens its first hotel in Hokkaido — InterContinental Sapporo — bringing international luxury to the heart of Sapporo.
IHG announces first Regent in a Japanese resort location
IHG announces its first Regent resort in Japan — “Regent Karuizawa,” designed by Kengo Kuma and opening in 2028, will bring forest, onsen, and mountain-luxury to Karuizawa, near Tokyo.
Imperial Hotel, Osaka Marks 30 Years With Special Deals
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Imperial Hotel Osaka with exclusive stay, dining & spa offers from Oct 2025 to Mar 2027.
Lost in Translation Luxury Hotel to Reopen
Park Hyatt Tokyo — made famous by Lost in Translation — reopens December 9, 2025 after a full refurbishment. Discover the redesigned guestrooms, new suites, dining venues such as Girandole by Alain Ducasse, and enhanced public spaces.
Japanese Design Shortlisted for Best UK Architecture
Explore how a Japanese-inspired contemporary almshouse designed to reduce isolation in older residents joins five groundbreaking UK projects—including Niwa House—in the 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist
Tokyo Luxury Property Auction to Fund Building Homes for Poor
Tokyo’s luxury property auction will fund safe homes for families in need through Concierge Auctions’ Key For Key® initiative.
US Global Network Eyes Japan’s $3m-Plus Market
Discover how Japan’s luxury real estate agency TonTon, exclusive to $3 million-plus properties, joins the Forbes Global Properties network.
Luxury Brand Debuts in Japan with Alpine Boutique Hotel
Photos: Chedi Hospitality Chedi Hospitality announced its long-anticipated entry into the Japanese market on August 13 with The Chedi Niseko—an exclusive alpine development of a boutique hotel in the heart of Hirafu, Niseko (pictured above). Set for completion in June 2029, this milestone marks the brand’s re-entry into Asia and cements its growing authority among
Thai Hospitality Group Plans Japan Visit to Showcase Luxury Properties
ONYX Hospitality Group is deepening its commitment to Japan with a focused sales mission aimed at showcasing its luxury Thai properties and long-term travel trade partnerships.
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Awarded Major Luxury Hospitality Certificate
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo earned the Forbes VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality certification for its sustainability and luxury service.
New Luxury Project in Karuizawa Announced
Anantara Karuizawa Retreat, set to open in 2030, will offer luxury villas, wellness amenities, and scenic views in one of Japan’s top resort destinations.
IHG to Open Garner Hotel in Kyoto
A first look at the future Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, set to welcome guests from November 2025.
