Hilton and Mitsui Sign Deal to Open Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi in 2026

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. 

2025.03.02
Tokyo Long-stay Luxury Hotels Win Booking.com Awards

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.

2025.02.21
Asia Property Awards Honor Japan Resorts

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

2025.01.12
THE HARBOR TERRACE: Oceanfront Mt Fuji Views and Gourmet Cuisine

THE HARBOR TERRACE: Oceanfront Mt Fuji Views and Gourmet Cuisine

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.

2025.01.11
5 Red Flags When Buying Property in Japan

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.

2024.11.12
Top Tips for Buying Property in Japan

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...

2024.10.17
Tokyo Claims World’s Second-highest Luxury Rental Growth

Tokyo Claims World’s Second-highest Luxury Rental Growth

Tokyo saw an 11% rise in luxury rents over the 12 months to the end of Q2, according to Knight Frank’s Prime Global Rental Index (PGRI) Q2 2024.

2024.08.20
New Hotels in Japan to Open in 2025

New Hotels in Japan to Open in 2025

Japan is set to elevate its global hospitality scene with an array of new hotel openings in 2025 and 2026. These upcoming properties, ranging from luxury landmarks to innovative lifestyle destinations.

2025.01.13
Marriott Plans Courtyard Hotel in Hiroshima

Marriott Plans Courtyard Hotel in Hiroshima

Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement with Pacifica Hotels G.K.’s subsidiary Hiroshima Hospitality G.K. to open the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the historic city of Hiroshima.

2024.06.05
Two Mori Projects Awarded Platinum for Impact on Eco, Health and Wellness

Two Mori Projects Awarded Platinum for Impact on Eco, Health and Wellness

Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower and Toranomon Hills Station Tower have received a WELL Core Platinum certification for the common areas of their office and commercial spaces, the first two properties in Japan to receive the certification.

2024.05.28
Hyatt and Kiraku to Open Luxury Hot Spring Ryokan Atona Across Japan in 2026

Hyatt and Kiraku to Open Luxury Hot Spring Ryokan Atona Across Japan in 2026

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Kiraku, Inc. announced on May 26 that Atona, the modern hot spring ryokan brand, will open properties in Yufu, Yakushima, and Hakone.

2024.05.26
Mandarin Oriental Announces Second Japanese Location with a Trio of New Resorts Around Setouchi

Mandarin Oriental Announces Second Japanese Location with a Trio of New Resorts Around Setouchi

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the development of three distinctive boutique properties in Japan, branded as Mandarin Oriental, Setouchi, strategically located around the picturesque Seto Inland Sea.

2023.12.20
The 150-Year-Old Nikko Kanaya Hotel Completes Renovation of Annex Royal House

The 150-Year-Old Nikko Kanaya Hotel
Completes Renovation of Annex Royal House

Autumn is the best time to visit Nikko and stay at this historic property immersed in traditional Japanese culture.

2023.10.30
Investor Targets Ski Tourism in Japan with Huge Plan to Rival Aspen and St. Moritz

Investor Targets Ski Tourism in Japan with Huge Plan to Rival Aspen and St. Moritz

The founder and CEO of Patience Capital Group (PCG) plans to invest $1.4 billion to make Myoko Kogen a luxury ski resort rivaling Aspen and St. Moritz.

2023.10.20