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With more Michelin stars than any other city on earth, Tokyo is a restaurant dream. Japan has perhaps the finest ingredients in the world, and chefs who know how to put them to best use in a vast range of cooking styles. Many of our readers will already be aware of Japanese cuisine, with sushi… View Article
Throughout April Cherry blossom is Japan’s national flower and symbolizes the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new school and financial year. The cherry blossom of Tokyo’s trees is a truly spectacular sight and one of the best places to experience the full impact is at Ueno Park where there are over one… View Article
JANUARY, MAY & SEPTEMBER, ANNUALLY Sumo is Japan’s oldest and traditional national sport, and is still immensely popular in the country. The Ryogoku Stadium is the best place not only to see the tour but also to learn more about the Sumo world. It comes to Tokyo three times a year and is a uniquely… View Article
JULY 25, 2015 Japanese hanaibi (fireworks) displays are more extravagant than most of those in Western cultures and this event is the highlight of the summer. The oldest fireworks festival on record, dating back to the 18th century, it is attended by tens of thousands of locals wearing traditional yukata. There are two main… View Article
Tokyo, Japan – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Located in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district, one of Japan’s most anticipated houses of slumber has opened in a stunning moat-side setting near the Imperial Palace. The Palace Hotel Tokyo, a luxury 290-room reincarnation of the original Palace Hotel, which opened in 1961, is the… View Article
Honk Kong – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Following the successful introduction of “Peninsula in Pink” for the first time last year, The Peninsula Hotels in Asia and North America are once again showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October with “Peninsula in Pink” – the group wide… View Article
Tokyo, Japan – Reported by Donovan Longo for Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Palace Hotel Tokyo is new to the luxury hotel scene but is already making a splash. Opened in May 2012 the Palace Hotel Tokyo redefines the fine art of Japanese hospitality. Celebrating the country’s rich culture, guests will encounter an… View Article
JULY 27, 2013 Japanese hanaibi (fireworks) displays are more extravagant than most of those in Western cultures and this event is the highlight of the summer. The oldest fireworks festival on record, dating back to the 18th century, it is attended by tens of thousands of locals wearing traditional yukata. There are two main… View Article
Paris, France – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine To commemorate 35 years of delighting palettes with its tailored confections, La Maison du Chocolat has given Atelier Hapax carte blanche to create one‑of‑a‑kind pieces with the products of this iconic chocolatier. La Maison du Chocolat invites chocolate lovers the world over to… View Article
Tokyo, Japan – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine After a $1 billion-plus facelift, Palace Hotel Tokyo is bringing guests an experience unlike any other this month. Situated beside a dreamy moat, all accommodations in the newly reconstructed 290-room property overlook Tokyo’s Imperial Palace Gardens. The décor of each room pays homage… View Article
APRIL, ANNUALLY Cherry blossom is Japan’s national flower and symbolizes the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new school and financial year. The cherry blossom of Tokyo’s trees is a truly spectacular sight and one of the best places to experience the full impact is at Ueno Park where there are over one… View Article
JANUARY, MAY & SEPTEMBER, ANNUALLY Sumo is Japan’s oldest international sport and is still immensely popular in Japan. The Ryogoku Stadium is the best place not only to see the tour but also to learn more about the Sumo world. It comes to Tokyo three times a year and is a uniquely Japanese experience where… View Article
Tokyo, Japan – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Roberto Cavalli has revealed plans to open its first-ever flagship boutique in Japan. Though the brand has maintained a presence in the Japanese market for the past two years, with five shops in major department stores, this will be the first standalone location…. View Article
Tokyo, Japan – Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine The inspired collections of Italian jeweler Staurino Fratelli have found a new home in Tokyo, in the label’s first-ever flagship store. Located in the heart of Ginza, the city’s bustling fashion district, the new store is just steps away from the shops of… View Article
Hong Kong – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is delighted to present the Five Benefits accommodation package to commemorate the hotel’s 5th anniversary. Since opening in December 2005, the multi-award winning hotel has garnered rave reviews for service, style and elegance, and is regularly voted one of the… View Article
Mandarin Oriental hotels have long been renowned for their excellence and innovation in food and beverage, and the Group’s passion for creating memorable dining experiences has once again been recognized, with no fewer than nine diverse restaurants from around the world being honored in the 2010 Michelin Guides. In Europe, Rasoi by Vineet has been… View Article
Roberto Cavalli is pleased to announce the opening of the first Roberto Cavalli boutique in Tokyo at Shinjuku Takashimaya, one of the largest luxury department stores in Japan. The boutique, designed by Roberto Cavalli himself along with renowned Italian architect Italo Rota, displays cutting-edge structural technology in harmony with tactile textile elements. The boutique, covering… View Article
The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo might be the most glamorous hotel destination in Japan. The first of this brand in the nation, the hotel stands out from Japan’s traditionally minimalist hospitality designs. The bold statement created by HBA’s design is well suited for an international city like Tokyo. According to HBA’s lead project designer, Naoko Horii,… View Article
Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo officially opened on March 2, 2009, when General Manager Wolfgang Krueger opened the main entrance in accordance with feng shui traditions, following a lion dance ceremony attended by guests of honor and the hotel’s employees. It is Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ first hotel in Japan. “Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has searched for… View Article
HONOLULU, HI – Halekulani Corporation is pleased to announce a new partnership alliance with Japan’s legendary luxury hotel group, Imperial Hotel, Ltd., Tokyo. The alliance creates an exciting new synergy and an expanded service platform for these legendary hotel companies, providing new levels of enhancements to their brands. Halekulani Corporation, which includes globally-acclaimed luxury resort… View Article
Hong Kong – Guests at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo can now gain a unique insight into the traditional aspects of Japanese culture and Tokyo’s intriguing past by taking advantage of an array of cultural options coordinated by the hotel, and focusing on its prime location in Nihonbashi, the historical heart of old Edo. The Delightful Japan… View Article
Elite Traveler has published its much awaited list of “Top 101 Suites” in its July/August issue. The annual selection by the editors of Elite Traveler and a panel of celebrity readers provides a literal private jet flight plan to the world’s most spectacular accommodations. “We always look for new and newly renovated suites to ensure… View Article
New York, NY — Tiffany & Co. to embark on a redesign of its Tokyo flagship store, the largest Tiffany store in Japan, which is set for completion in November 2008. The design reflects Tiffany’s reputation as a world-premier jeweler and is the vision of noted Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and his design firm Kengo… View Article
NEW YORK – It was 80 years ago that two international legends were launched: the Academy Awards and The Leading Hotels of the World. To celebrate that mutual milestone, Leading Hotels has drawn on all the adventure, romance and excitement that made the Academy Award-winning classic “Around the World in 80 Days” so memorable to… View Article
WHEN BEST TO GO Tokyo’s summer weather can be hot and muggy, and it can be very cold in the winter, so the more comfortable weather of spring and autumn – March to May and September to November – are the best times to visit Tokyo. The city is particularly picturesque in March and April… View Article
DALLAS, Texas – Hotel Seiyo Ginza, A Rosewood Hotel in Tokyo, Japan, in commemoration of the hotel’s 20th anniversary, is offering guests a rare opportunity to experience an exclusive one-night stay to completely reset you with the deepest and soundest sleep on the Japan’s most expensive bed at a luxurious premier suite. Featuring the Sealy’s… View Article
DALLAS, Texas – Hotel Seiyo Ginza, A Rosewood Hotel in Tokyo, Japan, in commemoration of the hotel’s 20th anniversary, is offering guests a rare opportunity to experience an exclusive one-night stay to completely reset you with the deepest and soundest sleep on the Japan’s most expensive bed at a luxurious premier suite. Featuring the Sealy’s… View Article
Tokyo’s historic name was Edo meaning ‘estuary’. Being on the Japanese coast, Tokyo is an ideal base from which to explore the outlying Pacific Islands, each with their own distinctive character. There are numerous islands located up to 1,150 miles from central Tokyo as well as the opportunity for dolphin and whale sightseeing in the… View Article
We asked Tokyo’s top concierges to share their personal recommendations for the perfect day MASUMI TAJIMA Masumi Tajima, Chief Concierge, Mandarin Hotel +81 3 3270 8800 www.mandarinoriental.com/tokyo “Wake up early in the morning to start your day at the Tsukiji Fish Market, which is the largest fish market in the world. Wander through the stalls… View Article
Elite Traveler has selected the most exclusive VIP experiences that Tokyo and Japan have to offer. SWIM WITH DOLPHINS Miyake Island – Dolphin Club Located 112 miles south of Tokyo (about 45mins by plane and six hours by boat) Miyake Island is home to about 200 wild Indo-Pacific bottle nose dolphins. Trained staff at the… View Article
Don’t miss out on Tokyo’s wealth of attractions, adventures and experiences. IMPERIAL PALACE GARDENS TOUR The imperial family has lived in this palace since 1590 and the current emperor and his family still live in the western part of the grounds. The rest is divided into public parks with the most famous landmark being… View Article
NEW YORK BAR, PARK HYATT With breathtaking views from the 52nd floor of the hotel the New York Bar is famous for sensational live music each night from top international jazz artists. To drink you’ll find classic and original cocktails, premium cognac and brandies, the largest selection of American wines in Japan and a… View Article
Tokyo is much more than just skyscrapers and sushi. We have picked some of our favorites, so whether you want to learn more about the city’s history and culture by visiting the Imperial Palace or a religious shrine, have fun with the family at Sunshine City or find out about the ancient sport of… View Article
Tokyo is famous for its big department stores that stock the latest collections from both international and Japanese designers. You can choose to shop in one of the magnificent world class shopping centers or along exclusive streets jampacked with boutiques – or why not do both. GINZA Ginzais the most exclusive and expensive shopping area… View Article
Be taken to another world of relaxation and beauty with our top therapists and spas. ESPA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON Treatment and facilities: The Ritz-Carlton was first to introduce ESPA – the British brand – to Japan. Encompassing 21,000 square feet, it offers guests a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and equipment, an indoor pool, dry… View Article
Sumptuous beds, spectacular views and service beyond compare – choose from our stunning selection of luxury hotels FOUR SEASONS MARUNOUCHI Set in the striking contemporary setting of the glass tower of the prestigious Pacific Century Palace, the Four Seasons in Marunouchi offers amazing views of the city. Guests receive a highly personalized service for the… View Article
