Japan hotels keep luring Hong Kong families, global investors despite geopolitical strains

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Aileen Chuang,Peggy YeMarch 15, 2026 at 04:00 AM
Japan hotels keep luring Hong Kong families, global investors despite geopolitical strains

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Despite global geopolitical tensions, Japanese hotels remain an attractive investment for Hong Kong's Topaz Family Office and other global investors. The wealth manager cites strong tourism demand, driven by a weak yen and high spending power of visitors, as key factors. Japan experienced a record 42.7 million international visitors in 2023, generating 9.5 trillion yen in spending. The limited supply of accommodation due to licensing requirements, labor shortages, and high construction costs further strengthens the investment thesis. Topaz views Japan as a safe haven for capital, even amidst international uncertainties, due to these structural tailwinds.

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Inbound travel spending also hit a record 9.5 trillion yen (US$60 billion) in 2025.

statistic — Japan Tourism Agency100% confidence

Japan welcomed a record 42.7 million international visitors last year, up 15.7 per cent from 2024.

statistic — official data100% confidence

Japan hotels still make sense, even under wars and geopolitical tensions.

quote — Derek Cheung, Topaz Family Office90% confidence

Supply remains structurally constrained by licensing requirements, labour shortages and higher construction costs.

quote — Derek Cheung, Topaz Family Office80% confidence

Investing in Japan hotels remains a sound decision despite geopolitical strains.

quote — Topaz Family Office80% confidence
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Keywords

japan hotels 100% tourism rebound 70% inbound visitors 60% investment 60% supply constraints 50% institutional capital 50% real estate 50% geopolitical tensions 40% weak yen 40%

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Japan

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