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

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

The hotel will reopen as Gajoen Tokyo, LXR Hotels & Resorts in 2027. It is also set to resume operations in a “soft re-opening” for its rooms and restaurants in mid-2026.

2026.05.08
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
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
Osaka Luxury Heritage Rental Brand Aims to Ease Local-Tourist Friction

Osaka Luxury Heritage Rental Brand Aims to Ease Local-Tourist Friction

Luxury Osaka vacation rental brand Okadoya merges traditional shrine-carpenter heritage with modern noise-reducing design to ease local-tourist friction and enhance urban stays.

2026.01.09
Sun Realty: 70 Years of Luxury Expatriate Housing in Tokyo

Sun Realty: 70 Years of Luxury Expatriate Housing in Tokyo

Celebrating 70 years of service, Sun Realty & Insurance Corporation has shaped Tokyo’s luxury expatriate housing market with high-end homes, international comfort, and trusted bilingual support for global professionals and families. Discover how it became the city’s premier housing partner.

2025.12.14
Azabudai Hills Completed With Opening of Residence B

Azabudai Hills Completed With Opening of Residence B

Mori Building Co., Ltd. announced the completion of Residence B, the final piece of the Azabudai Hills project and part of the larger Toranomon-Azabudai District Category 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. 

2025.11.08
InterContinental Debuts in Hokkaido with Sapporo’s First International Luxury Hotel

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.

2025.10.16
US Global Network Eyes Japan’s $3m-Plus Market

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.

2025.09.05
Luxury Brand Debuts in Japan with Alpine Boutique Hotel 

Luxury Brand Debuts in Japan with Alpine Boutique Hotel 

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.

2025.08.20