UK Honors Mori Director For Bilateral Arts, Education
British King Charles III awards an Honorary OBE to Yoshiko Mori, Chairperson Emerita of the Mori Art Museum, recognising her leadership in UK-Japan arts and education collaboration.
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.
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.
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.
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
Famed as a location for the Lost in Translation movie, the Park Hyatt Tokyo will reopen on December 9, with reservations starting on September 24.
Japanese Design Shortlisted for Best UK Architecture
Discover how a Japanese-inspired almshouse combating isolation in older residents joins Niwa House and other pioneering UK designs on 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.
Resorts Target Solo Travelers Seeking “Personal Enrichment”
Japan’s top resorts offer wellness and cultural retreats for solo travelers seeking personal enrichment and mindful escapes.
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.