MORI LIVING Diary

March 09, 2010 A Party in the Sky

Have you ever wanted to attend a chic party at a stylish loft, like those frequented by the rich and beautiful characters of Hollywood ...

March 02, 2010 "It's almost like we're family," says Akiko Mori

Akiko Mori is a front staff member at Motoazabu Hills Residence. She studied tourism, and upon graduation she was looking for a job at...

February 23, 2010 "Run Yourself Better," says Adidas

The recently completed Hirakawacho Mori Tower near Nagatacho station is home to Tokyo's latest sports concept store: Adidas Runbase. Op...

February 16, 2010 Relaxing and Entertaining at Hirakawacho Mori Tower Residence

Last week I wrote about the unique footbath on the roof of MORI LIVING's newest residence, but that isn't the only amazing feature this...

February 10, 2010 A Footbath in the Sky

The area around Hirakawacho is not necessarily one of the first places that comes to mind when thinking of where to build a new luxury ...

February 02, 2010 At Home at Roppongi Sakura-zaka Residence

Perhaps more so than any other MORI LIVING residence, Roppongi Sakura-zaka Residence is a place for families. The building is located j...

January 26, 2010 Mochitsuki at Motoazabu Hills

I love events that show Japan's world-famous mixture of the traditional and the modern, but they can sometimes be difficult to find in ...

January 19, 2010 Ringing in the New Year in Style

The party season in Japan is in full swing throughout the month of December, but even in January there are some great New Year parties ...

January 12, 2010 The Perfect Laid-Back Saturday

Earlier in the MORI LIVING Diary I wrote about the Wednesday morning farmers market at ARK Hills. That service has now ended, but in it...

January 05, 2010 Floating in Peace to Narita

As the rooftop of ARK Mori Building fell away under from our feet, I started to feel myself floating up from the pressure and stress of...

December 22, 2009 Christmas Magic at ARK Towers

The completion of the new ARK Hills Spa Annex earlier this year came as the perfect impetus for the residence's first-ever holiday part...

December 15, 2009 Hawaiian Night at the Prudential Tower Residences

Every year the staff of the Prudential Tower Residences pour their energy into organizing a fun-filled holiday party for residents. Eac...

December 08, 2009 World-Class Design for Residential Structures

Tokyo is notorious for its continually changing skyline; for better or for worse, old buildings are constantly being torn down and new ...

December 01, 2009 New Uniforms Increase Staff Motivation

For the first time since 2001, the front desk staff of MORI LIVING residences got new uniforms at the beginning of this month. The old ...

November 24, 2009 A Golfer's Paradise

Lately I have been hearing a lot about how golf is becoming more and more popular as a pastime for people living in Tokyo. Practice ran...

November 17, 2009 Soft Benefits Enhance Residents' Experience

During a meeting with MORILIVING staff the other day, I learned about the many 'soft benefits' of living in a MORI LIVING residence: th...

November 10, 2009 Rooftop Halloween in Tokyo

Although not a traditionally Japanese holiday, Halloween is becoming increasingly popular among families and individuals in Japan. This...

November 03, 2009 A Museum with a Panoramic View

On the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower is a truly unique cultural and entertainment venue. Mori Art Museum has been open for on...

October 27, 2009 Tokyo's Creative Center

The Omotesando and Harajuku areas have long been considered as the center of Tokyo's creative energy. Especially after World War II, a ...

October 20, 2009 Food and Fun From Around the World

In the shadow of Motoazabu Hills is one of Tokyo's top international schools, with a small yet diverse student body of 450 children fro...