Hōshi Ryokan, located in Komatsu, Japan, has been continuously operated by the same family since its establishment in 718 AD, making it the second oldest hotel globally. The inn embodies Japan’s rich traditions, creating a unique clash for modern family members like Hōshi's daughter, who wishes to forge her own path while grappling with heavy familial expectations. This tension and relationship with history and tradition are poignantly explored in a 2014 documentary by German filmmaker Fritz Schumann, bringing to light the significance and struggles of maintaining such a legacy.
Hōshi, a traditional Japanese inn in Komatsu, Japan, holds the distinction of being the second oldest hotel in the world—and 'the oldest still running family business in the world.'
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