As Rosewood made its historic debut in Japan, the third installment of the brand’s cultural series celebrated the arrival of Rosewood Miyakojima with a multi-sensory evening of discovery.

On March 18, 2025, Rosewood Hotel Group marked its significant evolution in luxury hospitality, having embarked on its much-anticipated journey into Japan with the opening of Rosewood Front Row Tokyo.

Following the success of the brand’s Global Cultural Series in Hong Kong and Shanghai, the event showcased an extraordinary fusion of culture, art, design, and gastronomy.

Distinguished guests, including Rinko Kikuchi (Actor), Mariko Mori (Contemporary Artist), Mika Ninagawa (Photographer/Director), Junya Ishigami (Architect), Yoichi Ochiai (Media Artist), Sennosuke Kataoka (Kabuki Actor), VERBAL (Musician), YOON (Fashion Designer), Yasuhiro Mihara (Fashion Designer), and Piet Boon (Designer), gathered to immerse themselves in the world of Rosewood, creating an elegant atmosphere for a truly memorable evening.

As the third installment of Rosewood Front Row, the event embraced the theme Senses in Motion, showcasing the innovative talents shaping the future of luxury experiences in Japan and beyond.

The evening also featured a dinner from Chef Natsuko Shoji, a fine dining visionary behind Tokyo’s restaurant été, with a menu inspired by Rosewood Miyakojima, the brand’s recently opened debut property in Japan. Complemented by a performance from celebrated jazz artist and Rosewood’s resident musician at Café Carlyle, Reuben James, alongside immersive visual projections from renowned design agency HATO, known for their collaborations with the Serpentine and Somerset House.

The celebration continued with an exclusive afterparty featuring a DJ set by Antonin Courant and a curated beverage program by Norihiro Tacamizuma, creative director of twelv., Tokyo’s cult sake bar. This multi-sensory experience highlighted Rosewood’s A Sense of Place philosophy, illustrating the brand’s commitment to shaping the future of Japan’s hospitality landscape with the recent opening of Rosewood Miyakojima.