Adam German
Mitsui Fudosan to open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE in 2026
On November 7th, Mitsui Fudosan announced that in 2026 it will open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE (all-caps on purpose as registered hotel name...
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Adam German
Oct 231 min read
Five tier accommodation tax in Hakuba Village proposed for 2026 introduction
On October 22nd, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture announced a draft plan, also on the 22nd, to...
Adam German
Oct 32 min read
Karuizawa historic Mampei Hotel reopens after extensive renovations
On October 2nd, Mori Trust and Mampei Hotel Ltd celebrated the reopening of the historic Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture,...
Adam German
Sep 171 min read
Hilton Kyoto began operations from September 12th 2024
Tokyu Tatemono announced on September 12th that Hilton Kyoto, the city’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded property, opened doors for...
Adam German
Sep 91 min read
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
Aug 221 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 21 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
Jul 251 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 233 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 192 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 172 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 11 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...
Adam German
Jun 211 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 42 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
May 152 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
Apr 132 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
Feb 221 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
Jan 112 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
Nov 28, 20232 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
Oct 11, 20235 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...
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