
Landmark Expansion of Luxury Portfolio in Japan Unveiled
Major developers are reshaping Japan’s luxury real estate market with new high-end projects in Tokyo, Kyoto, and beyond—signaling a bold new era of urban sophistication and investment potential

Imperial Hotel Kyoto to Open This Autumn, Rates Up to ¥3M/Night
Discover the Imperial Hotel Kyoto, opening this autumn with exclusive suites priced up to ¥3 million per night—setting a new luxury standard in Japan.

Aston Martin Launches its First Tokyo Home in Omotesando
Aston Martin unveils its first Tokyo home—N°001 Minami Aoyama in Omotesandō—featuring a car gallery, private spa, gym, and bespoke luxury design.

Top Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Japan in 2025"
From scenic countryside retreats to investment-ready vacation homes, Japan offers unique opportunities for second-home buyers.

Sparkling Moments: Dom Pérignon’s Riviera Edition Experience
Miami-based Oceania Cruises’ Riviera briefly docked at Yokohama in April and invited me to join media colleagues for a special Dom Pérignon Experience pairing luncheon.

Tokyo Ultra‑Luxury Real Estate: Capital Growth Amid Scarcity
Ultra-luxury residences in Tokyo have enjoyed growing interest from potential buyers and tenants, according to a comprehensive report by global real estate services provider Savills plc.

Glass Rock at Toranomon Hills
Discover Tokyo’s newest cultural hub—Toranomon Hills Glass Rock. Opened in April 2025, this innovative complex features seven unique stores.

Tokyo Tops Global List of Luxury Home Prices
Growth in global prime residential prices is slowly improving, with Tokyo paving the way in the final quarter of 2024, according to the latest Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index (PGCI).

Hilton and Mitsui Sign Deal to Open Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi in 2026
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts signed a deal to manage the first Waldorf Astoria in Japan with developer Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. Opening in 2026, Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi will be within a planned mixed-use development of office and retail spaces as well as luxury apartments on nine stories, from levels 39 to 47.

Tokyo Long-stay Luxury Hotels Win Booking.com Awards
LRE’s Ent Terrace Asakusa and Akihabara hotels earn Booking.com’s 2025 Traveler Review Awards for exceptional guest experiences.

Asia Property Awards Honor Japan Resorts
Showcasing top-calibre villas and homes, Japan’s premier resort destinations were named at the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards

THE HARBOR TERRACE: Oceanfront Dining with Mt Fuji Views
For a memorable escape from city life, the Harbor Terrace Hotel in Zushi is about an hour or so by train or car from Tokyo, with breathtaking views, world-class dining and a relaxed beach town setting.

5 Red Flags When Buying Property in Japan
Investing in Japanese real estate can be rewarding, but selecting the wrong property is a serious risk that all buyers should seek to reduce if not eliminate in the search process.

Top Tips for Buying Property in Japan
As the real estate market evolves with changing circumstances and demographics, the availability of standalone private property continues to grow, offering buyers an increasingly broad range of options. Here's everything you need to know about purchasing pre-owned properties in Japan...