Shimaya in the News
Interviews and Features on Shimaya Stays
Shimaya Stays Sharing Views on Japan's Machiyas (November 2015): Foreign Investors See Value in Japan’s ‘Machiya’ Heritage
Our Restoration Efforts Featured in Singapore's Straits Times (February 2017): Three Singaporeans and a Malaysian save two traditional townhouses in Japan
Sharing Our Views and Experiences on Kyoto Townhouses and the Shimaya Stays Journey (Boutique Homes; October 2018): Conversation with Lee Yong Chye of BenTen East
Our GM Sharing Her Experiences in Kyoto while Attending a Floral Creations Class (Straits Times Life! Living Well section; December 2019): Living Well: A Wish Bloomed in Winter
Our GM on the Changing of Seasons (Straits Times Life! Living Well section; February 2020): Living Well: Shooting in Spring
BenTen Residences on Lists of Top Homes and Hotels
1) Top 10 Vacation Homes of 2017 (December 2017): Dwell’s Top 10 Vacation Homes of 2017
2) Top 12 Coolest Hotels in Kyoto (August 2019): The 12 Coolest Hotels in Kyoto
3) Lonely Planet (October 2019 Issue): 100 Incredible Places to Wake Up In
4) Shimaya Stays' BenTen Residences Showcased in ArchDaily (February 2020): BenTen Residences in ArchDaily