Hotels in Japan offer luxury like $10,000-a-night Frank Lloyd Wright suite

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A suite at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the designer of the hotel's original location. (Photo courtesy of the Imperial Hotel)

KANAME UMENO and TARO SAEKI, Nikkei staff writers

January 24, 2023 05:36 JST

NAGOYA, Japan/TOKYO -- As Japan welcomes back international visitors, some hotels in prime locations are sharpening their focus on high-end travelers willing to spend far more than typical tourists do.

Tokyo's Imperial Hotel begins accepting reservations this month from the general public for a suite inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright that previously was available only to VIP guests.