Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG), the joint venture between Federal Land, Inc. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (NRE), is proud to celebrate with Japan as the nation commemorates Japan National Day. With equal fervor, FNG is also sending warm birthday greetings and well wishes to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. These two momentous occasions symbolize harmony, resilience, and progress, and FNG is delighted to have this opportunity to join in this celebration.
The ties that bind
FNG is a real estate company with strong Filipino-Japanese roots. This company’s Filipino roots are deeply embedded in both property development and the automotive industry. The Filipino side of FNG, Federal Land, Inc., is the wholly-owned property arm of GT Capital Holdings, Inc. (GT Capital), the publicly listed conglomerate of the Ty family. For over 50 years, GT Capital, through Federal Land, has been part of the Philippine real estate industry.
Likewise, GT Capital has long-standing strategic partnerships with Japanese companies, building a reputation that makes it the preferred business ally of Japanese investors and enterprises.
Close to 37 years ago, in a bid to help with the sustainable development of the Philippines by way of the automotive industry, GT Capital established partnerships with Japan through Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). Both leaders of GT Capital and TMC—Dr. George S.K. Ty and Shoichiro Toyoda—worked on this common goal.
This tie-up brought in more partnerships with Japanese companies, particularly original equipment manufacturers, including Aisin, Tokai Rika, Hikari Seto, and Aichi Steel, among others. The collaboration of all these companies has become a vital contributor to the strong performance of the Philippine automotive industry.
Apart from TMC, GT Capital has established joint ventures with leading Japanese leasing and financing firms, such as ORIX METRO Leasing and Finance Corporation and Sumisho Motor Finance Corporation. Through Sumisho, financing solutions tailored for motorcycle ownership are offered, reinforcing GT Capital’s commitment to providing accessible and convenient financial services in the Philippines.
GT Capital’s contributions to Philippine-Japanese economic relations did not go unnoticed. On Nov. 7, 2017, His Majesty then-Emperor Akihito bestowed upon Dr. George S.K. Ty Japan’s highly prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star decoration. This honor emphasized Dr. Ty’s enduring legacy in cultivating meaningful international partnerships and supporting philanthropic initiatives through the Metrobank Foundation, Inc.
Beyond the motoring industry
Investments from Japanese companies are also abundant in the property development sector as Federal Land found partners in renowned Nomura Real Estate, and Japanese financing conglomerate ORIX Corporation.
Nomura Real Estate places premium merit on building cities of value, where today’s beautiful realities are connected to tomorrow’s dynamic possibilities. For over six decades, NRE has been redefining the way people live, work, and thrive in urban spaces. Its projects, from residential towers to integrated mixed-use communities, are designed for efficiency, comfort, and long-term value.
Federal Land and Nomura Real Estate established FNG, introducing Japan-inspired living through its inaugural residential developments, Yume at Riverpark in Cavite and The Observatory in Mandaluyong City.
Together with ORIX Corporation, Federal Land demonstrated their expertise in property development with The Grand Midori, a Zen-inspired condominium, with towers in Makati City and Pasig City. The collaboration did not stop there. It continued on to the development of the Grand Hyatt Manila and the Grand Hyatt Residences in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), both of which offer access to world-class amenities.
Adding to the Japan-inspired real estate developments in BGC is Mitsukoshi BGC—the first mall in the Philippines designed to reflect Japanese culture through its product offerings, tenant mix, and architectural style. Complementing the mall is The Seasons Residences, a residential complex, also in BGC.
The development of Mitsukoshi BGC and The Seasons Residences was brought about by the partnership of Federal Land, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, and NRE. Such a collaboration is guaranteed to bring the Japanese kaizen principle (continuous improvement) to the forefront of Philippine real estate development.
Mutual regard
Partnerships such as these demonstrate how the Philippines and Japan share a long-standing relationship built on trust, respect, and collaboration. Products and services—be it in the automotive industry or the property development sector—born out of this relationship reflect the deep appreciation placed on tradition and innovation by both nations.
With FNG directly operating by these principles, the Philippines and Japan are assured of continued collaborations far into the future. Indeed, the best of both countries come to the fore when this time-honored partnership shapes Philippine real estate development. This is evident in FNG’s pioneering projects, Yume at Riverpark in Cavite and The Observatory in Mandaluyong City, which bring Japan-inspired living to Filipinos through masterfully designed communities rooted in precision, functionality, and thoughtful innovation.
