Tamiya Home Publishes Full NY Award Speech; WSJ Features CEO as Next-Gen Leader

Tamiya Home (Headquarters: Tokorozawa, Saitama; President: Akihiko Tamiya), a real estate and construction firm, has announced the full text of the speech delivered by President Akihiko Tamiya at the award ceremony held in New York on May 4, 2026, following the company's receipt of the 'Next Era Sustainable Community Award' sponsored by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

Additionally, the day after the ceremony, the WSJ published a special feature commemorating the award, in which Mr. Tamiya was highlighted as one of the leaders of the next generation.

1. About the WSJ 'Next Era Sustainable Community Award'

This award is a category within the 'Next Era Leaders AWARD,' established by The Wall Street Journal during its international event, 'The Future of Everything Festival 2026,' to recognize next-generation leaders in Japan.

The 'Sustainable Community Award' is presented to companies that contribute to the realization of sustainable local communities and create social value, going beyond mere economic success. Tamiya Home's model of 'transforming vacant homes into valuable assets' and its 'circular model that balances destruction and creation' were recognized as a new form of social infrastructure rooted in unique Japanese craftsmanship.

2. Full Text of the New York Award Speech

At 'The Glasshouse' in New York, a convergence point for global capital, culture, and value standards, President Tamiya spoke about the 'way of being' that Tamiya Home has pursued through its business and its contribution to society.

[Speech Content]

Thank you for this wonderful and honorable award, the Sustainable Community Award.

Have you ever been helped by others when you were in trouble?

Have you ever had someone support you from the heart?

We have developed our business from the standpoint of nurturing such hearts.

We provide a 'platform of gratitude' generated by the passion and driving force of those who seek to contribute to society and fulfill their roles beyond our business domain, embracing the dignity of life, memories, and encounters.

It is said that we are entering an uncertain world.

For the sake of future children in the next ten or twenty years, we will continue to develop such businesses and platforms, fulfill our mission and responsibility, and polish our inner strength.

I am truly grateful to receive this wonderful award here in New York, a place where the world's capital, culture, and values intersect. Thank you very much.

3. The Essence of Japan-born 'Circular Management': Special Article Released on Official Note

The speech released today is a transcription of the words spoken on the spot, influenced by the excitement and reaction of the audience.

In fact, before delivering the speech, Mr. Tamiya had prepared a manuscript detailing the company's history since its founding, pride in the work of demolition, and a deep philosophy of 'circulation' to be shared from Japan to the world.

Coinciding with the release of the speech, a special article incorporating both the 'preliminary manuscript' and the 'actual speech' was published on the official Note today, May 20th. It details the true meaning embedded between the lines of the speech.

4. Local Media Reaction: Featured in the WSJ

The day after the ceremony, the WSJ published a special commemorative feature. The feature included names and photos of the award recipients chosen as next-generation leaders, including Mr. Tamiya.