Japan’s finest real estate takes centre stage at 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards

From Hokkaido’s luxury villas to Osaka’s urban innovations, the expanded awards celebrate nationwide excellence

BANGKOK, Thailand — The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) unveiled its winners today, celebrating outstanding achievements in the country’s real estate sector. Honouring excellence across residential, commercial, educational, and hospitality projects, the awardees were announced during the International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.

Jean Yip Developments garnered the prestigious titles of Best Developer and Best Lifestyle Developer, in addition to winning the Best Affordable Condo Development (Kansai) award for JY Suites Tsutenkaku.

With four golden statuettes, K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd. dominated the awards tally, buoyed by its winning designs for the projects 8 Syuujikan, ILUVIO Resort Motobu, and Lake Yamanakako Villa.

Obayashi Corporation, one of the country’s leading construction and engineering companies, took home the Best Office Development award for Yokohama Symphostage. Another top company, Sango Construction Co., Ltd., was awarded Best Luxury Villa Development (Hokkaido) for the Sango Project.

The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) covers a broader geographic scope, distinguishing high-calibre real estate across the archipelago. ALT Design & Construction gained a double victory in Hokkaido, winning architectural and interior design honours for Jozankei House. In the Chubu region, BAUM Ltd. also earned dual accolades for its Kato Knife Gallery and Workshop.

Curiosity was recognised for the sophisticated interiors of the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka in Kansai while Infinity Co., Ltd. won for the exquisitely designed Louca – Model Room.

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Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The expansion of our awards series in Japan aims to capture the full spectrum of its property market, showcasing Japan’s appeal beyond its renowned winter resorts and including regions and cities where one can live, work, and thrive, year-round. Like the iconic Mount Fuji, our winners have reached peaks of real estate excellence, delivering a diverse range of projects, including villas, condominiums, offices, retail spaces, resorts, and hotels, all distinguished by top-notch architecture and interior design. We applaud all the developers and designers who have met and exceeded the Gold Standard of real estate in Japan.”

Eddie Guillemette, chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) and CEO of Midori no Ki (MnK), said: “Congratulations to all our winners. Across dynamic property markets, we’re celebrating outstanding real estate inspired by the year-round lifestyle appeal of Japan. We’re recognising achievements across the board, from affordable to bespoke homes, plus exemplary commercial and hospitality spaces. They truly raise the bar for high-quality property development and design throughout the country.”

The winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges composed of Eddie Guillemette; Anton Wormann, founder and CEO, Anton in Japan Media and Japandi Houses; Bill Barnett, founder and managing director, C9 Hotelworks; Greg Hough, managing director, Niseko Portfolio and Explore Travel Group; Koji Tsutsui, principal, Koji Tsutsui Architect & Associates; and Minoru Okubo, representative director, ResortPropertyJapan Co., Ltd.

Official supervisor HLB International Real Estate Group, led by Paul Ashburn, upheld the fairness, credibility, and transparency of the selection process.

Winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) advanced to compete for the Best in Asia titles at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, also held on 12 December 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

In 2025, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series marked its 20th edition across markets such as the Middle East, Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Thailand.

The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) is supported by official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, Japan Today, Japan-Property.jp, Powderlife, and Real Estate Japan; supporting association Niseko Tourism; and official supervisor HLB.

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

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS
2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan)

DEVELOPER AWARDS

Best Developer
WINNER: Jean Yip Developments

Best Lifestyle Developer
WINNER: Jean Yip Developments

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Luxury Villa Development (Hokkaido)
WINNER: Sango Project by Sango Construction Co., Ltd.

Best Affordable Condo Development (Kansai)
WINNER: JY Suites Tsutenkaku by Jean Yip Developments

Best Office Development
WINNER: Yokohama Symphostage by Obayashi Corporation

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Resort Architectural Design
WINNER: ILUVIO Resort Motobu by K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd.

Best Retail Architectural Design (Chubu)
WINNER: Kato Knife Gallery and Workshop by BAUM Ltd.

Best Educational Architectural Design (Chugoku)
WINNER: 8 Syuujikan by K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd.

Best Bespoke Residential Architectural Design (Hokkaido)
WINNER: Jozankei House by ALT Design & Construction

Best Bespoke Residential Architectural Design (Chubu)
WINNER: Lake Yamanakako Villa by K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd.

Best Hotel Interior Design
WINNER: Four Seasons Hotel Osaka by Curiosity

Best Resort Interior Design
WINNER: ILUVIO Resort Motobu by K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd.

Best Retail Interior Design (Chubu)
WINNER: Kato Knife Gallery and Workshop by BAUM Ltd.

Best Bespoke Residential Interior Design (Hokkaido)
WINNER: Jozankei House by ALT Design & Construction

Best Sales Gallery Interior Design
WINNER: Louca – Model Room by Infinity Co., Ltd.