Japan’s development and design talent shortlisted for the 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards

Eight companies vie for 14 categories to be presented at the International awards luncheon in Bangkok in December

BANGKOK, Thailand: PropertyGuru Group today announced the shortlist for the 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan), recognising achievements spanning residential and hospitality development, architectural and interior design, property management, and public facilities.

Eight companies are in contention across 14 award categories. The honours will be presented at the International Luncheon on 11 December 2026 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, as part of PropertyGuru Week 2026.

The shortlisted participants are Chief of Homes; FMI Japan; GA Partners Co., Ltd.; HOTELA CITIES; Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.; Noforma Design Studio; OAKHOUSE; and R100 tokyo by ReBITA inc.

The shortlist brings together a diverse range of places to live, stay, and connect. Residential projects include Hidden Presence by Noforma Design Studio; The Peak Shinsaibashi Jewel and The Peak Shinsaibashi Tsuki by FMI Japan; Social Residence Fussa by OAKHOUSE; Hiroo Residence by R100 tokyo by ReBITA inc.; and %Villa Rusutsu by GA Partners Co., Ltd.

HOTELA by HOTELA CITIES is shortlisted across private hotel development, architectural design, and interior design categories. Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. is in contention with The Landmark Nagoya Sakae and MIYAKO SHIMOJISHIMA AIRPORT TERMINAL, alongside a nomination for Best Developer.

The programme also recognises the expertise behind the operation and management of properties, with Chief of Homes shortlisted for Best Property Management Portfolio and OAKHOUSE for Best Co Living Operator.

Independent judging, regional recognition

The shortlist was assessed by an independent panel of industry experts chaired by Eddie Guillemette, CEO of Midori no Ki (MnK). Joining him are Anton Wormann, founder and CEO, Anton in Japan Media and Japandi Houses; Bill Barnett, founder and managing director, C9 Hotelworks; and Greg Hough, managing director, Niseko Portfolio and Explore Travel Group.

The panel also includes Koji Tsutsui, principal, Koji Tsutsui Architect & Associates; Midori Suzuki-Tsushima, executive advisor, ASA Group; Minoru Okubo, representative director, ResortPropertyJapan Co., Ltd.; and Miwa Urata, manager, Global Sales and Branding, List Sotheby’s International Realty.

Winners may advance to compete for the Best in Asia titles at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, taking place later that day in Bangkok.

Now in its 21st edition, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series celebrates real estate achievements across Australia; Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; the Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; the Middle East; Thailand; and Vietnam.

Award categories to be presented on 11 December 2026 –– PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan):

DEVELOPER AWARDS
Best Developer
Best Co Living Operator

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best Mid End Condo Development (Kansai)
Best Co Living Development
Best Renovated Residential Development
Best Luxury Villa Development
Best Landmark Development
Best Luxury Private Hotel Development

DESIGN AWARDS
Best Bespoke Residential Architectural Design
Best Luxury Private Hotel Architectural Design
Best Luxury Private Hotel Interior Design
Best Mid End Condo Architectural Design (Kansai)

PORTFOLIO AWARD
Best Property Management Portfolio

SPECIAL AWARD
Special Recognition for Public Facility

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.