Resorts Target Solo Travelers Seeking “Personal Enrichment”

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.

2025.07.18
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
Thai Hospitality Group Plans Japan Visit to Showcase Luxury Properties

Thai Hospitality Group Plans Japan Visit to Showcase Luxury Properties

ONYX, Southeast Asia’s leading hotel and residence management company, is strengthening its long-term commitment to Japan with a focused new development initiative.

2025.07.31
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Awarded Major Luxury Hospitality Certificate

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Awarded Major Luxury Hospitality Certificate

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo earned the Forbes VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality certification for its sustainability and luxury service.

2025.07.25
New Luxury Project in Karuizawa Announced

New Luxury Project in Karuizawa Announced

Anantara Karuizawa Retreat, set to open in 2030, will offer luxury villas, wellness amenities, and scenic views in one of Japan’s top resort destinations.

2025.07.24
IHG to Open Garner Hotel in Kyoto

IHG to Open Garner Hotel in Kyoto

A first look at the future Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, set to welcome guests from November 2025.

2025.07.23
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
Porsche Design Partners With Sotheby’s Japan to Market Ultra-Luxury Bangkok Tower 

Porsche Design Partners With Sotheby’s Japan to Market Ultra-Luxury Bangkok Tower 

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok has partnered with List Sotheby’s International Realty as its agent representative in the Japanese real estate market, expanding its reach to one of Asia’s most sophisticated ultra-luxury markets. This strategic alliance introduces Porsche Design’s first residential tower in Asia to Japanese clientele, offering an unprecedented living experience that embodies exceptional design

2025.07.14
Landmark Expansion of Luxury Portfolio in Japan Unveiled

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

2025.07.08
Imperial Hotel Kyoto to Open This Autumn, Rates Up to ¥3M/Night

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.

2025.07.05
Aston Martin Launches its First Tokyo Home in Omotesando

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.

2025.07.01
Top Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Japan in 2025"

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.

2025.06.14
Sparkling Moments: Dom Pérignon’s Riviera Edition Experience

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. 

2025.05.17