“Denpaku” is an accommodation venture based on Amami Islands that works on community development. The project’s goal is to preserve a village culture with a 750-year history while offering visitors authentic island time. At its centre is architect Yasuhiro Yamashita,...
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SORANO HOTEL
"SORANO HOTEL" embraces the concept of 'well-being', a holistic approach to physical and emotional health. Positioned to cater to the rising global wellness trend, the hotel is a mere 30-minute commute from Shinjuku. The "Well-being Short Trip" is a signature...
SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE
A hotel on the rice paddies for revitalization SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE is a unique accommodation facility in the Shonai region. Designed by architect Shigeru Ban, it's part of a science park that's become a hub for bio-ventures and a model for regional...
NIPPONIA
NIPPONIA is a lodging facility brand where you can experience the disappearing original landscape of Japan. NIPPONIA revitalizes and provides local food and lifestyle culture from vacant old private homes and cultural assets. For example, in Nara Prefecture, they...
HOTEL WHY
Kamikatsu’s Hotel WHY is located by the side of Kamikatsu’s Zero Waste Center. Many of you will be familiar with Kamikatsu town, the first town in Japan to announce its zero waste goals. By 2020, Kamikatsu town has achieved 80% recycling rate through the passionate...
Ace Hotel Kyoto
Ace Hotel Kyoto is a cool and modern spot that celebrates the city’s rich history and creative vibe. It’s housed in a beautifully restored 1920s building that mixes Japanese and Western styles with local art and handmade touches. Entering the friendly lobby and...
ITOMACHI HOTEL 0 (Zero)
Japan's first Zero Energy hotel in Ehime Nestled in the serene city of Saijo in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, this revolutionary establishment is the country's first Zero Energy Building (ZEB). The ZEB certification, granted by Japan's Ministry of Environment, symbolizes...
Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu Rei Hotel
World's first resort hotel powered by hydrogen generated from waste plastics Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture was once known for its numerous petrochemical complexes and its role in the Keihin industrial zone. Some people might still associate the city with...
TRUNK HOTEL
Contributing to society without obligation, but with convenience Shibuya and Harajuku are well-known as Japan’s epicenters of both hipster life and high fashion. If you go searching for something creative and new amongst the sightseers and tall skyscrapers, you might...
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO
KYOTO'S NEW GOOD NATURE HOTEL CARES FOR YOU, SOCIETY AND THE EARTH Good Nature Hotel, a new Kyoto hotel, looks set to receive the WELL Building Standard accreditation. It will be the first hotel in the world to receive the accreditation for incorporating features that...