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First Canopy by Hilton hotel in Japan opens in Osaka
On September 6th, Orix Hotel Management Corporation and Hilton Japan, Korea, and Micronesia announced the opening of the Canopy by Hilton...

Adam German
Sep 9, 20241 min read


Park Hyatt Sapporo announced in major urban redevelopment project
Heiwa Real Estate announced on August 20th that it has successfully secured the luxury Park Hyatt Sapporo, operated by Hyatt Hotels...

Adam German
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Four Seasons Hotel Osaka opened August 1st
Tokyo Tatemono in partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Singapore-based developer Hotel Properties Limited, announced the...

Adam German
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Tokyu Fudosan and Airbnb Japan launch akiya home sharing initiative
On July 24th, four companies—Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corporation, Airbnb Japan Corporation, Orient Corporation, and Akiya...

Adam German
Jul 25, 20241 min read


Tokyo first ever Raffles hotel announced in Hamamatsucho redevelopment
The World Trade Center Building Corporation hosted a press conference on July 22nd to reveal the details of its redevelopment project in...

Adam German
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Kishida to state plans to attract luxury resort hotels to all 35 Japanese national parks
In a strategic move to attract more foreign tourists to rural Japan, the government plans to develop luxury resorts in all 35 national...

Adam German
Jul 19, 20242 min read


Mori Trust projects 38 percent increase in Japan inbound tourists for 2024
The Nikkei Shimbun recently reported that Mori Trust announced on July 16th that Japan is expected to welcome an estimated 34.5 million...

Adam German
Jul 17, 20242 min read


IHG Hotel & Resorts Japan growth strategy with Abhijay Sandilya
On June 28th, Bloomberg’s The Asia Trade sat down with IHG Hotel & Resorts Japan & Micronesia Managing Director Abhijay Sandilya for a wide-ranging discussion about the how IHG plans to expand in Japan, what the weak yen means and how they view eventual yen strengthening as it pertains to their business. Key Takeaways: Japan is a global priority market for IHG Japan had historically an under penetration of international brands when compared to the US or Australia where b

Adam German
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Hoshino Resorts opens 1955 era designed hotel in Urayasu
On June 20th, Hoshino Resorts opened Hoshino Resort 1955 Tokyo Bay in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. Located about a 10-minute drive...

Adam German
Jun 21, 20241 min read


Blue Front Shibaura to house Fairmont Tokyo
On May 30th, Nomura Real Estate and East Japan Railway Company (JR East) announced the official name for their collaborative large-scale...

Adam German
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Karuizawa first ever hotel-condo to commence sales in June 2024
In late April, Tokyu Real Estate, Sankei Building, and Mitsubishi Jisho Residence announced the commencement of sales for...

Adam German
May 15, 20242 min read


Conrad Hotel and La Tour Residences announce inaugural Yokohama entry
On April 10th, Sumitomo Realty & Development and Daiwa House Industry announced the overview of the hotel and residential complex within...

Adam German
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Building in Niseko is too expensive - Bloomberg
On February 22nd, Lisa Du, a reporter from Bloomberg, released an article titled “ It’s Too Expensive to Build Ski Lodges in Japan’s...

Adam German
Feb 22, 20241 min read


The Ghost Resorts Chapter 3 on abandoned ski areas in Japan
On January 9th, French independent ski and snowboard manufacturer blackcrows (small “b” on purpose) released the third chapter of their...

Adam German
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Niseko only Japan based destination on American Express 2024 top travel list
American Express Travel's 2024 Trending Destinations list showcases Japan's winter wonderland – Niseko, nestled on the northernmost...

Adam German
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Former GIC Japan head Ken Chan to develop ¥200 billion ski resort in Myoko with luxury hotels
On October 11th, Bloomberg Japan reported on Patience Capital Group (PCG) founder Ken Chan. Patience Capital Group is part owner of...

Adam German
Oct 11, 20235 min read

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