DEFINING QUALITY FOR OVER FOUR DECADES
Daisho is an international property company known for its high-quality portfolio across the Asia Pacific region.
RELATIONSHIPS-LED
Our success is measured by the enduring quality of our buildings and the strength of the relationships we establish along the way.
RESPONSIBLE GROWTH. LASTING IMPACT.
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. Guided by integrity, we conduct ourselves ethically in all business activities, treat employees fairly and uphold responsible supply chains.
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$2.5 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 properties.
1986
THE EARLY YEARS
Daisho Co. Ltd was
established
1986 — MAR
Daisho Asia Development
(M) Sdn Bhd was
established.
Land acquired for
the KL Sentral Project
(Hilton Kuala Lumpur),
Malaysia
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
Park Hyatt, Sydney
2015 — DEC
Construction completed
on 180 Ann, Brisbane
Australia
Commenced refurbishment
of Hilton Kuala Lumpur
2016 — DEC
Acquired W Melbourne
at the Collins Arch
precinct, Melbourne,
Australia
2017 — Nov
Sale of Hilton
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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 — MAY
Commenced developing
Atria Wellness Club in Brisbane,
Australia
2026 — JAN
Opened Atria Wellness Club
— an exclusive wellness centre
for tenants at 180 – 192 Ann,
Brisbane, Australia
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.