[Asked 1,000 Men and Women] Ranking of Celebrities You Want to Design a 'Wooden House' Focused on Wood!

■ Who is the celebrity you want to design a 'wooden house' with a focus on wood?

A 'wooden house' that allows you to feel the warmth of wood and harmony with nature.

A home surrounded by solid wood floors and beautiful wood-grained walls offers a comfortable space that makes you want to take a deep breath.

If you could have a celebrity design such a wooden house, who would most people want to ask?

Therefore, in collaboration with Washu Construction Co., Ltd., we conducted a survey targeting 1,000 men and women nationwide on 'celebrities you want to design a wooden house with a focus on wood.'

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'Survey on Celebrities You Want to Design a Wooden House Focused on Wood' Survey Overview

Survey method: Internet questionnaire

Survey period: April 9, 2026 – April 24, 2026

Respondents: Men and women nationwide

Valid responses: 1,000 samples

Questions:

Question 1: Please tell us one celebrity you most want to design a 'wooden house' with a focus on wood.

Question 2: Please tell us the reason for choosing that celebrity.

Ranking of Celebrities You Want to Design a 'Wooden House' Focused on Wood!

◆ 1st Place: Hiromi - 321 votes

Respondents' comments included:

・Because I've seen him doing DIY on TV, he seems knowledgeable about wood. (20s, female)

・When I saw him doing DIY on TV, he was professional-level. (30s, female)

・He seems to have a lot of knowledge about house building, so he probably has many wooden house designs. (30s, female)

・He's like a celebrity carpenter. I'd feel safe leaving it to Hiromi-san. (40s, female)

・He seems like he would create a playful house using wood luxuriously with ideas not confined to existing frameworks. (50s, male)

Hiromi, in 1st place, garnered overwhelming support with 321 votes.

His DIY and renovation skills, repeatedly showcased on TV programs, seem to have established his image as a 'reliable creator' on par with professionals.

◆ 2nd Place: George Tokoro - 156 votes

Respondents' comments included:

・If you can build Setagaya Base, you're a genius of style. (20s, male)

・He's particular about materials and seems like he would create a space you'd want to live in. (30s, male)

・He has a unique sensibility, so I have high expectations. (30s, male)

・He seems like he would create a playful building. (40s, male)

・He seems like he would create something original that is particular about wood materials. (40s, male)

George Tokoro, in 2nd place, leaves a strong impression with his unique lifestyle, exemplified by Setagaya Base. Keywords such as 'sense,' 'playfulness,' and 'こだわり' (こだわり: meticulousness/dedication) were frequently mentioned across all generations, indicating an image that he would create homes that delight residents with free-thinking ideas.

◆ 3rd Place: Tamori - 41 votes

Respondents' comments included:

・He has an image of loving nature. (20s, female)

・Because he would create a unique design. (30s, female)

・Because it's him, I think he'd be quite particular about creating it. (30s, male)

・He seems to have extensive knowledge about even minute details, so a deeply profound property seems likely to be born. (40s, male)

Tamori, in 3rd place with 41 votes, received voices of trust in his abundant knowledge shown on TV programs and his strong dedication to uncompromising quality. Even without being an architectural expert, there is an expectation that he would thoroughly engage in material selection with an eye for authenticity.

◆ 4th Place: Takuya Kimura - 37 votes

Respondents' comments included:

・He seems good at house building. (20s, male)

・Because '木' (tree/wood) is in his name. (20s, male)

・He seems to like natural things and be knowledgeable. (30s, female)

・He seems like he would build a stylish yet solid house. (30s, female)

・He seems to have good taste and be very good at creating stylish houses with natural materials. (50s, female)

Takuya Kimura, in 4th place with 37 votes, saw several humorous responses noting the character '木' (tree/wood) in his name. More prevalent, however, was the appreciation for his 'sense,' suggesting that his stylish demeanor is projected onto house designs.

◆ Tied 5th Place: Izumi Mori - 30 votes

Respondents' comments included: