Industry Insight: Why Japan’s gateway cities are attracting global investors

Japan’s hospitality market is making a strong comeback - but it’s not just about Tokyo anymore.In Part 1 of an Industry Insight Japan Special, Jason Leong, Executive Director and Head of Investment & Asset Management at Frasers Hospitality, joins Lynlee Foo to unpack why global capital is flowing into long-stay, lifestyle-led hospitality models across Japan. From Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto, tune in to explore what makes these “gateway cities” attractive to institutional investors, how guest preferences are evolving, and why local insight is key to navigating risk in a competitive, fast-changing market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.