Asia Property Awards Honor Japan Resorts
Showcasing top-calibre villas and homes, Japan’s premier resort destinations were named at the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards that unveiled the finest developers, design firms and portfolio managers at a gala event on December 17 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Top Luxury Private Villa (Greater Niseko) award was jointly presented to Alba by Noforma Design Studio and Grand Tsuru Niseko by ABD Architecture LLC. Niseko Woodlands Limited went on to win Best Housing / Landed Development (Asia) for Grand Tsuru Niseko. Yoichi Dreams also scored a victory at the Grand Final with the Best Resort Housing Architectural Design (Asia) award for Kisin.
Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “In Japan’s resort destinations, local and international investors are launching developments that expand residential and lifestyle options for tourists and holiday home seekers alike. Beyond the winter season, these resorts offer year-round amenities and scenic natural attractions. Our awardees this year skilfully create spaces that seamlessly blend the best features of homes, hotels and resorts. Congratulations to all our award winners in Japan.”
Eddie Guillemette, chairperson of the Awards, said: “Congratulations to all the winners of our awards in Niseko, Japan. Achieving these recognitions reflects the level of excellence in development, design and service that captivates guests, sports enthusiasts and investors in Niseko, Japan. We’re delighted to honour the finest projects in our resort market and celebrate exceptional craftsmanship that guides consumers on where to live, work and play in this vibrant tourism hub.”
The independent panel of judges consisted of Eddie Guillemette, CEO of Midori no Ki (MnK); Acme Wu, marketing professional for tourism and destination promotion; Bill Barnett, founder and managing director, C9 Hotelworks; Greg Hough, managing director, Niseko Portfolio and Explore Travel Group; and Minoru Okubo, representative director, ResortPropertyJapan Co., Ltd.
The selection process was supervised by Paul Ashburn, HLB International Real Estate Group. The official supervisor is part of the 2024 Network of the Year winner HLB International, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.
More than 50 prestigious awards were presented during the luncheon, spanning three core categories: Design Awards, Development Awards and Developer Awards.
The winners were celebrated for their innovative designs, sustainable practices, and transformative contributions to the real estate landscape.
2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) Winners
Best Property Management Portfolio
H2 Life, part of H2 Group KK
Top Luxury Private Villa (Greater Niseko)
Alba by Noforma Design Studio
Grand Tsuru Niseko by ABD Architecture LLC
Best Resort Housing Development
Kisin by Yoichi Dreams
Best Boutique Resort Housing Development
Grand Tsuru Niseko by Niseko Woodlands Limited
Best Nature Integrated Development
Kisin by Yoichi Dreams
Best Resort Housing Architectural Design
Kisin by Yoichi Dreams
PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, is open to key property markets around the region. The Awards present the best and biggest achievements in rapidly growing real estate markets across Asia: AsiaPropertyAwards.com