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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.