Japan’s Newest Luxury Hotel Is Inside a 100-Year-Old Prison
Hoshino Resorts has reborn Nara’s last fully intact Meiji-era prison as a 48-suite heritage retreat – red brick, radiating cell blocks and all. By Offshore Editors Some hotels lean on a good story. HOSHINOYA Nara Prison is built inside one. Opened on June 25, 2026, Japan’s most unusual new retreat occupies the former Nara Prison, […]
Palace Hotel Tokyo Just Launched an Exclusive Dior Stay Package
The only Japanese hotel with both Forbes Five Stars and Michelin Three Keys has partnered with Dior on a limited, one-booking-per-day luxury experience in Tokyo. Dior Bamboo Pavilion Dior Café If you’re heading to Tokyo in 2026 or early 2027, Palace Hotel Tokyo just gave you a strong reason to book a night. The city’s […]
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi is Revamped and Reopening
After a major redesign by André Fu Studio, the boutique Four Seasons steps back onto Tokyo’s luxury scene this spring with just 57 rooms, refined Japanese design and one of the world’s top-ranked restaurants. One of Tokyo’s most intimate luxury hotels is preparing for a stylish return. The Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, a […]
Japan’s Coolest Island Escape
The island of Hokkaido is a wonderland of snow-dusted landscapes, crystal-clear lakes and rich traditions. Hokkaido feels like a seasonal snow globe. In the warmer months, brightly coloured flowers blanket rolling hills, while autumn’s rich tones sweep across mountain towns. Come winter, snow glistens on the water, casting a magic that’s hard to replicate. The […]