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Yamato Zaitaku 2025 Ocho Award Ceremony

On September 1, 2025, Yamato Zaitaku, a leader in real estate and construction value co-creation projects, hosted its annual internal recognition event, the "Ocho Award 2025." This award is designed to honor employees who have not only met expectations but also challenged the conventional boundaries of their roles.

About the Ocho Award

Background of the Award

At Yamato Zaitaku, we prioritize equitable value distribution not just for our company but also for our partners and stakeholders. Our inclusive growth strategy, known as the "Junkan Synergy Strategy," emphasizes a holistic approach to profits that benefits clients, stakeholders, and our organization. To foster a comprehensive understanding and practice of this strategy throughout the company, we initiated the Ocho Award to celebrate role models among our employees.

By referencing exemplary role models, we aim to help each employee connect the dots between the "Junkan Synergy Strategy" and their daily tasks. Such recognition encourages our team members to take proactive actions, contributing to a culture of initiative at Yamato Zaitaku. To advance continuously, it is crucial to respond to growing expectations and sometimes venture beyond conventional limitations. The Ocho Award seeks to applaud those who meet these expectations and take bold yet necessary challenges.

Award Categories

1. "Meeting Expectations" Category
This category evaluates the work of employees who accurately understood and fulfilled the expectations set by supervisors, colleagues, and stakeholders, achieving exceptional results.
2. "Exceeding Norms" Category
This recognizes individuals who proactively identified and executed tasks outside their standard coordinates, thus achieving remarkable outcomes.

Both categories evaluate contributions aligned with our core business of value co-creation and adherence to the "Junkan Synergy Strategy."

Details of the Ocho Award 2025 Ceremony

• - Date: September 1, 2025 (Monday)
• - Venue: Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
• - Number of Awardees: Six individuals in total, three from each category
• - Prizes: ¥200,000 in gift vouchers and a trophy

The 2025 ceremony was marked as the second of its kind, with a total of 196 employees eligible (excluding management). The six awardees, three from each category, were recognized for their remarkable work that improved processes, set ambitious goals, and successfully launched new initiatives. Each winner presented their accomplishments in front of all employees, capturing the audience's admiration with personal stories of challenges and aspirations.

These presentations not only shared their successes but also stirred deep empathy and motivation among attendees, highlighting them as embodiments of the "Junkan Synergy Strategy" and setting a strong example for future actions.

Comment from CEO Masaki Fujiwara

Masaki Fujiwara, the CEO of Yamato Zaitaku, emphasized the company’s mission to create wealth in all its forms, believing that by honoring employees’ challenges, they could accelerate cultural growth and recognition. The second year of the Ocho Award saw an increase of about 80 eligible employees, indicating a significant rise in the quality of work among staff. The previous year's action slogan, "Going Above and Beyond! Is What Expands Your Horizons," has inspired employees to elevate their standards, reflecting a strong culture of growth.

The new action slogan for this term, leading into the 14th fiscal period, is, "Are You the One Who Goes the Extra Mile or Not?" Yamato Zaitaku has set an ambitious target of achieving sales of ¥1 trillion and operating profits of ¥100 billion by the year 2040. Each employee is now encouraged to continue questioning their dedication and commitment, fostering a high-performance culture in the organization.

Company Overview

Company Name: Yamato Zaitaku Co., Ltd.
Headquarters:

• - Tokyo: 2-17-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 22nd Floor, Shibuya Axes
• - Osaka: 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, 35th Floor, Grand Front Osaka Tower B

Established: July 2013
Business: Asset value co-creation projects utilizing real estate and construction domains
Website: Yamato Zaitaku

This innovative recognition program not only motivates employees but also strengthens Yamato Zaitaku's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its stakeholders, ultimately contributing to the broader economic landscape.