Shortlisted nominees showcase diverse markets of the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan)

The anticipated celebration will showcase the finest real estate achievements, from vibrant Japanese cities to resort hubs nationwide

BANGKOK, Thailand — PropertyGuru, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, has announced the list of finalists for its upcoming real estate awards programme in Japan.

The nominees of the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) have been shortlisted, representing a diverse cross-section of property markets that encompass vibrant cities and resort destinations across the nation. Winners will be revealed during the anticipated International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok on 12 December 2025.

The companies advancing this year to the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) include Alt Design & Construction; BAUM Ltd.; Curiosity; Infinity Co., Ltd.; Jean Yip Developments; K2-Design Architect & Associates Co., Ltd.; Obayashi Corporation; and Sango Construction Co., Ltd.

The shortlisted nominees were selected by an independent panel of judges composed of Eddie Guillemette, chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) and CEO of Midori no Ki (MnK); 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.

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Upholding the fairness and transparency of the selection process was official supervisor HLB International Real Estate Group, led by Paul Ashburn.

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

Celebrating its 20th edition in 2025, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series comprises property 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 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.

The Winners in these categories will be presented at the celebration on 12 December 2025:

2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan)

DEVELOPER AWARD

• Best Lifestyle Developer

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

• Best Luxury Villa Development (Hokkaido)
• Best Affordable Condo Development (Kansai)
• Best Office Development

DESIGN AWARDS

• Best Bespoke Residential Architectural Design (Hokkaido)
• Best Bespoke Residential Architectural Design (Chubu)
• Best Resort Architectural Design
• Best Educational Architectural Design (Chugoku)
• Best Retail Architectural Design (Chubu)
• Best Bespoke Residential Interior Design (Hokkaido)
• Best Sales Gallery Interior Design
• Best Resort Interior Design
• Best Retail Interior Design (Chubu)
• Best Hotel Interior Design