DEFINING QUALITY for
OVER THREE DECADES

RELATIONSHIPS-LED

Our success is measured by the enduring quality of our buildings and the strength of the relationships we establish along the way.

OUR PHILOsoPHY

Our philosophy is founded on outstanding corporate citizenship. We build positive relationships based on mutual respect within the communities we serve and with our partner clients and contractors.

Guided by integrity, we conduct ourselves ethically in all business activities, treat employees fairly and uphold responsible supply chains. We support sustainability and remain constantly aware of our social and environmental impact.

Building Icons. Shaping Futures.

Headquartered in Japan, with offices in Malaysia, Singapore and Brisbane, we acquire, develop and retain select properties for the long term. Our portfolio of iconic property assets is valued at more than US$1.5 billion, reflecting an enduring commitment to quality and excellence.

HISTORY

Daisho’s history is one of vision, intelligent design and steady expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1986 under the leadership of Katsumi Tada, the company continues to develop and manage a collection of exceptional commercial properties.

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1986

THE EARLY YEARS

1986 — MAR

Daisho Co. Ltd was
established

1986 — MAR

Daisho Asia Development
(M) Sdn Bhd was
established.

KEY ACQUISITIONS

2001 — JUN

Acquired the land for
the AO Building Retail
development, Tokyo,
Japan

2001 — JUL

Acquired 192 Ann,
Brisbane, Australia

2001 — SEP

Acquired property in
Kawasaki and commenced
the Kawasaki Station East
One Building Project,
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

2002 — MAR

Acquired the North
Tenjin Department
Store, Fukuoka, Japan

2003 — JUL

Acquired and amalgamated
the site adjacent to the AO
project (the former
Kinokuniya site).

2004 — JAN

Opened the Daisho Brisbane
branch and took on the
management of 192 Ann

2004 — AUG

Kawasaki Station East One
Building completed

2004 — OCT

Construction completed
on the Hilton Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia

2008 — FEB

Acquired the Park
Hyatt, Sydney,
Australia

2008 — NOV

Construction completed
on the AO Building
Development

REGIONAL EXPANSION

2012 — FEB

Completed
refurbishment of the
Park Hyatt, Sydney

2015 — DEC

Construction completed
on 180 Ann, Brisbane
Australia

2016 — DEC

Acquired the W Melbourne
at the Collins Arch
precinct, Melbourne,
Australia

2017 — Nov

Sale of Hilton
Kuala Lumpur

2018 — Jun

Sale of Mina
Tenjin shopping
mall, Fukuoka
City, Japan

2019 — JAN

Acquired Best Western
Okinawa Onna Beach and
Kouki, Japan

2019 — Jun

Acquired Mito
South Tower
shopping and
commercial
complex, Ibaraki
Prefecture, Japan

2020 — JAN

Acquired Daiwa
Roynet Hotel,
Sapporo, Japan

2020 — Apr

Acquired
Moxy Osaka Honmachi,
Osaka, Japan

TODAY AND THE FUTURE

2021 — Feb

Opened W Melbourne,
Australia

2021 — Feb

Purchased Chourakukan
Hotel, Kyoto, Japan

2022 — JUN

Acquisition of Century
Marina Hakodate, Japan

2025 — JAN

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LEADERSHIP

For more than thirty years, the Daisho team has earned a reputation for unwavering excellence. Our people take pride in shaping workplace cultures that genuinely support health and well-being. We partner closely with tenants to create environments that inspire, engage and foster a sense of community.

OUR PEOPLE