A two-month stay. A deeper understanding.
Stay long enough
to understand.
Discover the SOJOURN philosophy Tokyo · New York · London · California
Take your timeThe art of staying
A place to live.
A world to understand.
SOJOURN is a residence for executives and their small party. Tokyo, New York, London, California. We offer a two-month stay to live in a city, come to know its culture, and understand its market in depth.
Bring your familyFamilies are welcome. The stay price remains the same.
01 / Our philosophy
A market cannot be
understood from
reports alone.
What do the people of a place find beautiful? Whom do they trust? How do they give their word?
At the root of every way of doing business lies a culture, and it does not reveal itself on a short business trip.
SOJOURN is a place where an executive and a small party can live in a city for two months. Azabu in Tokyo. The Upper East Side in New York. Mayfair in London. And San Francisco, California. In a distinguished quarter of each city, we are developing residences made for an unhurried stay, beginning with Azabu.
Find a place to begin02 / The residences
Find a place
you want to know.
Four places. Four ways of life.
Take a closer look at the neighbourhood.
Japan
Tokyo
Azabu
A sweet from a familiar shop. A turn down a quiet side street. An afternoon beneath the trees. In Azabu, Tokyo begins to feel personal.
Discover Azabu
03 / A way of staying
Not a visit.
A stay.
Walk the streets in the morning.
Eat what the city eats.
Meet its people.
Let the days accumulate.
Not a visit, but a stay. Over that time, an understanding of the culture becomes a clear view of the business.
A little less hurry. A little more understanding.
04 / Planning your stay
A considered stay
begins with
the right questions.
For executives evaluating a new market, teams preparing a local presence, and investors or business-development leaders exploring opportunities.
Explore the destinationsWhat can I choose for the Azabu programme?
The residence is the foundation. Cultural experiences, the Kyoto stay, monthly advisory, business interpretation, and individual research projects can be scoped around your purpose. A full proposal should identify each selected service and its cost.
The programme outline includes Tokyo and Kyoto; inclusion in your own package depends on the services you select. International flights and everyday meals are paid directly.
How long is the stay?
SOJOURN is designed as a two-month stay. The programme gives the first month to orientation, culture, and initial research, then the second to deeper conversations, validation, and a decision about next steps.
The two-month model applies to the proposed programmes in New York, London, and San Francisco, California, too. Their property agreements and local arrangements still need confirmation. Your immigration status must cover the full stay.
Can I stay with my family?
Yes. Families are welcome throughout the two-month stay, and the stay price remains the same. There is no additional charge for family accompaniment.
This family policy applies to Tokyo, New York, London, and the San Francisco base in California. Sleeping arrangements will be confirmed for the selected residence.
What will I take away from the advisory work?
For the two-month Azabu stay, the monthly advisory scope includes market selection and entry strategy, meeting coordination, records of contacts and conversations, and a report on activities, key indicators, and next steps. The aim is to give you evidence for a decision to proceed, pause, or investigate further.
Individual research projects are quoted separately. Company formation and other implementation work are contracted directly with the appropriate specialist partner.
Is cleaning or hotel-style service included?
The Azabu concept includes a furnished residence, utilities, Wi-Fi, and English-speaking move-in support. The residence operator handles cleaning arrangements and guest enquiries. The frequency and scope of cleaning or linen changes must be confirmed in the residence agreement; daily hotel-style service is not specified.
Are the other destinations ready to book?
New York’s Upper East Side, London’s Mayfair, and San Francisco in California are programme directions in development. The city outlines describe the intended experience. Properties, local partners, opening dates, rental terms, and prices have not been confirmed.
The meaning behind the name
sojourn/ˈsəʊdʒɜːn/
noun
A stay in a place away from home.
A sojourn is an old English word for a stay in a place away from home.
We believe that staying, without haste, is the surest way to understand.