4th Hospitality
Japan Conference
Japan Conference
Redefining Hospitality: Beyond Boundaries
October 15-16, 2025 at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, Tokyo
October 15-16, 2025 at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, Tokyo
The 4th Hospitality Japan Conference 2025 #HJC2025 convened 290 industry leaders, experts, and decision-makers from across Japan’s hospitality and tourism landscape. Spanning two impactful days, the conference served as a collaborative arena for dialogue, partnership, and forward-looking insights that continue to shape the country’s hospitality sector.
Guided by the theme “Redefining Hospitality: Beyond Boundaries,” this year’s edition delved into how Japan’s hotel industry can evolve through global collaboration, innovative design thinking, and smarter revenue and investment strategies. Discussions highlighted the growing drive among hospitality professionals to think creatively and act collectively in redefining the guest experience.
HJC2025 concluded with strong participation and positive feedback, reaffirming its position as a leading platform for innovation and exchange—uniting Japan’s hospitality community with regional and international perspectives.
Guided by the theme “Redefining Hospitality: Beyond Boundaries,” this year’s edition delved into how Japan’s hotel industry can evolve through global collaboration, innovative design thinking, and smarter revenue and investment strategies. Discussions highlighted the growing drive among hospitality professionals to think creatively and act collectively in redefining the guest experience.
HJC2025 concluded with strong participation and positive feedback, reaffirming its position as a leading platform for innovation and exchange—uniting Japan’s hospitality community with regional and international perspectives.
Hotel Investment Summit #HISJ
The Hotel Investment Summit Japan #HISJ examined Japan’s evolving hospitality investment landscape amid rising investor interest in regional and resort destinations. As the country’s major urban markets—Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka—approach saturation, attention is turning toward untapped areas with strong tourism and redevelopment potential.
A Japanese panel titled “Beyond the Big 3: Where Japan’s Next Hotel Assets Will Rise?” was moderated by Ryuji Sawada, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Japan LLC, and discussed how capital is shifting toward secondary and seasonal markets, highlighting opportunities in regional hubs, heritage towns, and mixed-use coastal developments that support long-term asset diversification.
Discussions throughout the summit emphasized the importance of strategic capital allocation, infrastructure investment, and sustainable growth as Japan’s tourism economy continues to expand. Delegates exchanged perspectives on how investors can balance short-term performance with long-term value creation in a market defined by demographic shifts and evolving travel demand.
HISJ reaffirmed its position as a key platform for insight and collaboration—offering participants a clear view of where Japan’s next wave of hotel assets and investment opportunities will emerge.
The Hotel Investment Summit Japan #HISJ examined Japan’s evolving hospitality investment landscape amid rising investor interest in regional and resort destinations. As the country’s major urban markets—Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka—approach saturation, attention is turning toward untapped areas with strong tourism and redevelopment potential.
A Japanese panel titled “Beyond the Big 3: Where Japan’s Next Hotel Assets Will Rise?” was moderated by Ryuji Sawada, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Japan LLC, and discussed how capital is shifting toward secondary and seasonal markets, highlighting opportunities in regional hubs, heritage towns, and mixed-use coastal developments that support long-term asset diversification.
Discussions throughout the summit emphasized the importance of strategic capital allocation, infrastructure investment, and sustainable growth as Japan’s tourism economy continues to expand. Delegates exchanged perspectives on how investors can balance short-term performance with long-term value creation in a market defined by demographic shifts and evolving travel demand.
HISJ reaffirmed its position as a key platform for insight and collaboration—offering participants a clear view of where Japan’s next wave of hotel assets and investment opportunities will emerge.
Hotel Design Summit #HDSJ
The Hotel Design Summit Japan #HDSJ focused on how thoughtful design and sensory innovation can elevate guest experiences while supporting operational efficiency. As Japan’s hospitality sector continues to evolve, the summit examined how design now extends beyond visual impact to encompass emotion, comfort, and technological integration.
Yohanes Wiguna, Product Marketing Manager, APAC at Electro-Voice – Dynacord, presented “Crafting Hospitality Soundscapes: Elevating Hotel Experiences with Perfect Audio Solutions.” The session explored the vital role of audio in creating immersive environments that enhance atmosphere and satisfaction while contributing to seamless hotel operations.
Beyond technology, the summit also addressed emerging priorities such as sustainable material use, adaptable space planning, and the intersection of cultural authenticity and modern aesthetics. Collectively, these discussions emphasized design’s growing importance as a strategic differentiator—one that connects storytelling, guest experience, and long-term value in Japan’s hospitality landscape.
The Hotel Design Summit Japan #HDSJ focused on how thoughtful design and sensory innovation can elevate guest experiences while supporting operational efficiency. As Japan’s hospitality sector continues to evolve, the summit examined how design now extends beyond visual impact to encompass emotion, comfort, and technological integration.
Yohanes Wiguna, Product Marketing Manager, APAC at Electro-Voice – Dynacord, presented “Crafting Hospitality Soundscapes: Elevating Hotel Experiences with Perfect Audio Solutions.” The session explored the vital role of audio in creating immersive environments that enhance atmosphere and satisfaction while contributing to seamless hotel operations.
Beyond technology, the summit also addressed emerging priorities such as sustainable material use, adaptable space planning, and the intersection of cultural authenticity and modern aesthetics. Collectively, these discussions emphasized design’s growing importance as a strategic differentiator—one that connects storytelling, guest experience, and long-term value in Japan’s hospitality landscape.
Hotel Revenue Summit #HRSJ
The Hotel Revenue Summit Japan #HRSJ examined how hoteliers can build profitability and resilience amid rising operational costs and shifting market conditions. With Japan’s tourism rebound gaining momentum, the summit highlighted strategies that balance innovation, sustainability, and financial performance.
Yusuke Iwaya, CEO of Cynaps Co., Ltd., presented “Hotel Management Strategies in the GX Era — A New Model Where Decarbonization Drives Profit.” His Japanese presentation explored how Green Transformation (GX) initiatives can simultaneously address environmental goals and improve hotel profitability through energy efficiency and operational optimization.
The wider discussion emphasized data-driven decision-making, evolving guest expectations, and the importance of aligning commercial strategy with long-term sustainability. By integrating technology, insight, and environmental stewardship, HRSJ reflected a clear direction for Japan’s hospitality sector—toward smarter, greener, and more profitable hotel management.
The Hotel Revenue Summit Japan #HRSJ examined how hoteliers can build profitability and resilience amid rising operational costs and shifting market conditions. With Japan’s tourism rebound gaining momentum, the summit highlighted strategies that balance innovation, sustainability, and financial performance.
Yusuke Iwaya, CEO of Cynaps Co., Ltd., presented “Hotel Management Strategies in the GX Era — A New Model Where Decarbonization Drives Profit.” His Japanese presentation explored how Green Transformation (GX) initiatives can simultaneously address environmental goals and improve hotel profitability through energy efficiency and operational optimization.
The wider discussion emphasized data-driven decision-making, evolving guest expectations, and the importance of aligning commercial strategy with long-term sustainability. By integrating technology, insight, and environmental stewardship, HRSJ reflected a clear direction for Japan’s hospitality sector—toward smarter, greener, and more profitable hotel management.
Featured Speakers
2025 in Numbers
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105
Speakers
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40
Event Sponsors & Partners
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290
Actual Unique Event Attendees
Delegate Breakdown
Countries Breakdown
- 83.6%Japan
- 4.7%Singapore
- 2.5%Thailand
- 1.3%Hong Kong SAR
- 0.3%Mainland China
- 0.3%Malaysia
- 1.6%Americas
- 0.9%Europe
- 0.3%Rest of the World
By Business Nature
- 25.6%Bank, Property Developer, Property Owner, Financial Investor
- 26.9%Hotel Chain, Property Operator
- 23.1%Lawyer, Consultant, Asset Manager, Fund Manager, Project Manager, Interior Designer, EPC Contractor, MEP Consultant, Landscape Designer, Architectural Designer, Construction Company, Environmental Designer
- 21.5%OTA, Vendor, TravelTech, Car Rental Company, Travel Agent/Tour Operator, Marketing & Brand Agency, Others
- 1%Industry Association, Industry Media, Government Entity, University Professor
- 1.6%Tourism Attraction, Independent Hotel, Integrated Resort Owner, Cruise Owner/Operator
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