Care Homes and Hotels in Japan Shut as Expansion Strategy Unravels
Key takeaways
- However, when reporters returned on April 28th, the building remained dark with no visible signs of construction, and the closure notice still in place.
- At a nursing care facility in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, acquired in 2023, operations deteriorated rapidly as financial conditions worsened.
- As closures mounted, questions grew over the company’s aggressive acquisition strategy.
TOKYO, May 02 (News On Japan) - A hotel in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, known for offering one of Japan’s earliest sunrise views, has remained closed months after its sudden suspension of operations in late 2025, as an investigation reveals the operator behind the property acquired dozens of facilities nationwide, with at least 24 now shut or out of business, raising questions about a business model allegedly tied to visa acquisition for Chinese investors.
The “Hotel New Daishin,” located in Choshi, had been popular for its open-air baths overlooking a natural garden and fresh seafood sourced locally, but inquiries began flooding the local tourism association around November 2025 from guests reporting they could no longer contact the hotel.
A reporter visiting the site on December 26th found a notice reading “Closed Today” posted at the entrance, while the company president, whose firm had acquired the hotel in 2024, apologized and cited aging infrastructure, saying renovations and major repairs were planned with a reopening targeted for the following spring.