development

01
Jul
Capella Tokyo Shows How Luxury Hotels Are Becoming Part Of Japan’s Redevelopment Story

Capella Tokyo Shows How Luxury Hotels Are Becoming Part Of Japan’s Redevelopment Story

Capella Tokyo is more than a new luxury hotel announcement. It points to the way global hospitality brands are increasingly being woven into major mixed-use redevelopment projects in Japan’s most valuable urban districts.
2 min read
29
Jun
Alila’s Hakone Debut Adds To Japan’s Luxury Resort Momentum

Alila’s Hakone Debut Adds To Japan’s Luxury Resort Momentum

Hyatt’s Alila brand is set to make its Japan debut in Hakone, adding another signal that global luxury hospitality groups continue to see long-term value in Japan’s established resort destinations.
2 min read
13
Jun
Conrad’s Move Into Kobe Signals Growing Confidence In Japan’s Premium Hotel Market

Conrad’s Move Into Kobe Signals Growing Confidence In Japan’s Premium Hotel Market

Conrad’s planned debut in Kobe is another sign that international luxury hotel brands continue to see opportunity in Japan beyond Tokyo and Osaka’s core districts.
2 min read
07
Jun
Why Alpico’s New Real Estate Arm Matters For Nagano’s Resort Growth

Why Alpico’s New Real Estate Arm Matters For Nagano’s Resort Growth

Alpico’s decision to launch a dedicated real estate subsidiary suggests Nagano’s resort growth is becoming more integrated—linking transport, hospitality, retail and development more closely than before.
3 min read
03
Jun
Niseko Annupuri’s new gondola is another sign Japan’s top resorts are upgrading fast

Niseko Annupuri’s new gondola is another sign Japan’s top resorts are upgrading fast

Niseko Annupuri’s planned gondola rebuild is not just about shorter lift lines—it is part of a broader pattern in which Japan’s leading resort markets are investing more heavily in capacity, experience and long-term competitiveness.
2 min read
17
May
What redevelopment delays say about Japan’s property cycle

What redevelopment delays say about Japan’s property cycle

As redevelopment delays spread from regional cities into central Tokyo, the message is becoming clearer: rising construction costs are no longer just a margin issue—they are beginning to reshape supply, timing and value across Japan’s property market.
2 min read