Lead Real Estate's ENT TERRACE Wins 'Luxury Apartments of the Year' Just 10 Months Post-Opening
- Award Recognition: Lead Real Estate's ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM was named 'Luxury Apartments of the Year in Kantō' at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025, just ten months after its grand opening on December 16, 2024, highlighting the company's strong positioning in Japan's growing tourism market.
- Market Demand: According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, Japan welcomed approximately 28.5 million international visitors in the first half of 2025, a 21% increase year-over-year, indicating a sustained demand for high-quality extended-stay accommodations that ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM effectively addresses.
- Unique Design: The luxury apartment hotel features six 40-square-meter rooms, each occupying an entire floor and equipped with full kitchens and traditional tatami spaces, catering to international travelers' evolving preferences for privacy and wellness, thereby enhancing its competitive edge in Tokyo's hospitality market.
- Future Expansion Plans: Lead Real Estate plans to launch new hotel brand series in December 2025 and April 2028, further expanding its footprint in the premium hospitality sector, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to elevating luxury living and hospitality experiences in Japan.
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- Executive Appointment: Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd (LRE) announced the appointment of Ken Takahashi as Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, aiming to enhance the company's financial strategy through his extensive financial management experience.
- Background Overview: Takahashi previously served as Senior Executive Officer and Head of the Financial Management Office at Fujimoto Holdings Co., Ltd, and as Senior Executive Officer and Head of Accounting at PIP Co., Ltd, bringing strong financial leadership capabilities to LRE.
- Market Reaction: Following the announcement, LRE shares traded at $1.70 in pre-market activity on Nasdaq, down 0.58%, reflecting a cautious market sentiment towards the new appointment.
- Strategic Implications: This appointment not only underscores the importance of financial management within the company but may also provide LRE with stronger financial support and strategic planning capabilities in the competitive luxury residential market.
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- Award Recognition: Lead Real Estate's ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM was named 'Luxury Apartments of the Year in Kantō' at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025, just ten months after its grand opening on December 16, 2024, highlighting the company's strong positioning in Japan's growing tourism market.
- Market Demand: According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, Japan welcomed approximately 28.5 million international visitors in the first half of 2025, a 21% increase year-over-year, indicating a sustained demand for high-quality extended-stay accommodations that ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM effectively addresses.
- Unique Design: The luxury apartment hotel features six 40-square-meter rooms, each occupying an entire floor and equipped with full kitchens and traditional tatami spaces, catering to international travelers' evolving preferences for privacy and wellness, thereby enhancing its competitive edge in Tokyo's hospitality market.
- Future Expansion Plans: Lead Real Estate plans to launch new hotel brand series in December 2025 and April 2028, further expanding its footprint in the premium hospitality sector, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to elevating luxury living and hospitality experiences in Japan.
Earnings Growth: Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd reported an increase in earnings for the full year, reaching JPY846.78 million, up from JPY626.96 million the previous year.
Earnings Per Share: The earnings per share (EPS) rose to JPY62.07, compared to JPY46.93 last year.
Revenue Decline: The company's revenue slightly decreased by 0.6%, totaling JPY18.843 billion, down from JPY18.951 billion in the prior year.
Financial Summary: Key financial figures include earnings of JPY846.78 million, EPS of JPY62.07, and revenue of JPY18.843 billion for the reporting period.

Dividend Announcement: Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd has announced a proposed dividend of 10 JPY (approximately $0.07) per American Depository Receipt (ADR), totaling around $923,810, pending shareholder approval on September 29, 2025.
Company Overview: The company specializes in luxury residential properties in Japan and operates hotels and apartment leases, aiming to enhance customer experience through stylish and safe living environments while pursuing continuous improvement in its operations.

New Hotel Announcement: Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd has signed a sales contract for the construction of ENT TERRACE Tsukiji 6 Chome, an eight-room extended-stay hotel in Tokyo's Tsukiji district, as part of a larger urban redevelopment initiative by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Company Overview: Lead Real Estate specializes in luxury residential properties and aims to enhance its market position through continuous improvement and expansion into global markets, including the U.S. and Hong Kong.







