The resort town’s finest developers will be honoured at the exclusive gala and awards presentation of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) to celebrate the best projects, designs, and innovations within the industry throughout the past year.
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry awards programme. The event is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series established in 2005. With a professionally run and supervised judging system, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate.
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Developer Awards
Best Developer
Must have completed at least 3 residential, commercial, hospitality development in Japan since January 2021.
Best Breakthrough Developer
Must have launched first project during or after 2025 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2026. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Boutique Developer
Must have completed at least 2 boutique residential, commercial or hospitality developments in Japan since January 2021. Boutique developments. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Lifestyle Developer
Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in Japan from 2021 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Hospitality Developer
Must have completed at least 2 hospitality developments in Japan from 2021 to present. Hospitality developments include hotel and resort projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Industrial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 industrial developments in Japan from 2021 to present. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Mixed Use Developer
Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in Japanfrom 2021 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Luxury Developer
Must have completed at least 2 luxury residential developments in Japan since January 2021.
Best Sustainable Developer
Must have completed at least 2 sustainable developments in Japan since 2021. Sustainable developers consistently implement environmentally sensitive design features, use low impact construction materials and comprehensive waste treatment/recycling systems, demonstrate examplar energy and water efficiencies.
Best Community Developer
Must have completed at least 2 community focus projects (Condo or Housing/Landed) in Japan before December 2021
Best Township Developer
Must have completed at least 2 Township Development (Condo or Housing/Landed) in Japan before Dec 2021
Best Commercial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in Indonesia from 2021 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Condo Developer
Must have completed at least 2 Condo developments in Vietnam before December 2021
Best Housing Developer
Must have completed at least 2 Housing/Landed developments in Vietnam before December 2021
The ESG Developer Awards
Sustainable Design Award
The Developer prioritizes sustainable design (eg. demonstrate through energy, water, materials and waste aspects) as the fundamental narrative of its projects, incorporating environmentally responsible practices and materials to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings and communal areas.
Sustainable Construction Award
The Developer demonstrates sustainable construction practices through project management, low carbon (eg. steel and concrete) procurement process, and innovative construction techniques such as off-site prefabrication, DfMA process, minimizing waste, saving energy and applying source reduction strategies.
Energy Efficiency Award
The Developer applies comprehensive design or operation measures to minimize energy consumption within buildings. This encompasses various strategies and technologies aimed at optimizing energy use while maintaining or improving comfort, functionality, and performance.
Social Impact Awards
The Developer consistently implements, applies and contributes financially to a range of initiatives aimed at making positive contributions to society, the environment, and the communities in which they operate.
Development Awards
Best Condo Development (Tokyo)
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Tokyo
Best Housing Development (Tokyo)
Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry. Eligible projects should be located in Tokyo
Best Condo Development (Kanto)
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Kanto except Tokyo
Best Housing Development (Kanto)
Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry. Eligible projects should be located in Kanto except Tokyo
Best Condo Development (Kansai)
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit. Eligible projects should be located in Kansai
Best Housing Development (Kansai)
Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry. Eligible projects should be located in Kansai
Best Condo Development (Kyushu)
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Eligible projects should be located in Kyushu
Best Housing Development (Kyushu)
Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry. Eligible projects should be located in Kyushu
Best Condo Development (Hokkaido)
Open to condominiums and apartments.The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Eligible projects should be located in Hokkaido
Best Housing Development (Hokkaido)
Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.Eligible projects should be located in Hokkaido
Best Lifestyle Condo Development
Open to Condo developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Lifestyle Housing Development
Open to Housing developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Completed Condo Development
Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date between January 2024 and December 2025.
Best Completed Housing Development
Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with hand over date between January 2024 and December 2025.
Best Connectivity Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Connectivity Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Waterfront Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Waterfront Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Oceanview Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments where 60% of all unit has view of the sea/ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Oceanview Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas where 60% of all unit has view of the sea/ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Golf Course View Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments where 50% of all unit has view of the golf course. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Golf Course View Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas where 50% of all unit has view of the golf course. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 20289. Must have a show unit.
Best Multigeneration Living Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments. A multi-generational development is designed to accommodate up to 3 or more generations living together under one roof in a Condo development (Grandparents/Parents/Children). It can have shared or separate living areas/entrances but still encourages social connections among family members. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029.
Best Multigeneration Living Housing Development
"Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. A multi-generational development is designed to accommodate up to 3 or more generations living together under one roof in a housing development (Grandparents/Parents/Children). It can have shared or separate living areas/entrances but still encourages social connections among family members. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029."
Best Branded Residential Development
Open to Residential property managed and operated by an International hospitality brand. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Senior Living Development
Open to residential projects that offer facilities and services that especially cater to senior citizens, such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, senior-friendly surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Sustainable Condo Development
Open to condominiums and apartments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have show unit
Best Sustainable Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028. Must have show unit
Best Investment Condo Development
Open to Condo project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029.
Best Investment Housing Development
Open to Housing project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029.
Best Wellness Residential Development
Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Smart Residential Development
Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible.
Best Green Residential Development
"Open to Residential developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). The developer must submit relevant documents, images and green certifications to support each entry as evidence of: Energy saving systems and technology, water saving systems and technology, waste management systems and technology. Plus specific features that safeguard residents and/or users health. Open for Residential and Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029."
Best Renovated Residential Development
Open to residential projects which have additional reconstruction of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2025.
Best Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Mega Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project with over 500 acres. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Townhouse Development
Open to Townhouse project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Top Luxury Private Villa
Open to luxury villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact. (Multiple winner , up to 10 Villas)
Best First Home Development
Open to residential developments that serve and market to first-time homebuyers through affordability, liveability, long-term value, and responsible development practices. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Hotel Development
Open to hotels development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Retail Development
Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Office Development
Open to offices development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Mixed Use Development
Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Completed Mixed Use Development
Open to Mixed Use developments with minimum two components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2025
Best Lifestyle Commercial Development
Open to commercial developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Resort Development
Open to hospitality developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Sustainable Commercial Development
Open to Commercial that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Must have show unit
Best Smart Commercial Development
Open to commercial developments that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of building systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Green Commercial Development
Open to Commercial developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). The developer must submit relevant documents, images and green certifications to support each entry as evidence of: Energy saving systems and technology, water saving systems and technology, waste management systems and technology. Plus specific features that safeguard residents and/or users health. Open for Residential and Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029.
Best Renovated Commercial Development
Open to commercial projects which have additional reconstruction of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2025.
Best Wellness Hospitality Development
Open to hospitality projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Nature Integrated Development
Open to residential and commercial developments that are designed and built to integrate with their natural surroundings. At least 60% of units must face nature and the project must offer convenient on-and off-site access to green spaces. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Marina Development
Open to marina developments that offer a combination of short- and long-stay berths for leisure yachts and motor vessels. The marina must offer residential units or hotel accommodation, as well as boat repair and maintanence services, marine supplies, retail outlets, food and beverage options and the development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Must have a show unit or gallery.
Best Landmark Development
Open to projects or structures which display dominance in the city or local area and ar characterised by the uniqueness and shown in the design and construction.The Landmark should offer economic and/or social value and impact to the development of the destination and represent diverse cultural or historical influences. The project must be completed between January 2024 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit or gallery.
Best Property Management Portfolio
Open to property management company with at least 4 projects. The company should submit their full project portfolio from 2022 to present. Project will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.
Best of Japan Awards
Best Condo Development (Japan)
Chosen from all the condo categories winners.
Best Housing Development (Japan)
Chosen from all the housing categories winners.
Design Awards
Best Condo Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Condo Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Condo Landscape Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Housing Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Housing Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Housing Landscape Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Bespoke Residential Interior Design
Open to Residential project designs that display a range of unique elements and features, all custom created to meet a specific client’s practical needs and aesthetic requirements. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Bespoke Residential Architectural Design
Open to Residential project designs that display a range that includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029.
Best Retail Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Retail Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Office Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Office Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Wellness Commercial Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Mixed Use Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Hotel Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design
Open to a completed sales gallery of residential or commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Sales Gallery Interior Design
Open to a completed sales gallery of residential or commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Resort Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Resort Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design
Open to Commercial project designs that display a range of unique elements and features, all custom created to meet a specific client’s practical needs and aesthetic requirements. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Townhouse Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Townhouse Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2029. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Townhouse Landscape Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2029. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Industrial Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Senior Living Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, that cater to residents health and wellness.
Best Landmark Design
Open to projects or structures which display dominance in the city or local area and ar characterised by the uniqueness and shown in the design and construction. The Landmark should offer economic and/or social value and impact to the development of the destination and represent diverse cultural or historical influences. The project must be completed between January 2024 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit or gallery.
Best Flexible Work Space
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Judging Panel
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Japan luncheon and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 11 December 2026 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok Thailand
Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event, with safety measures in place. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.
Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.
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