/ ABOUT JAPAN HOMES AUSTRALIA
20 years of doing
construction the right way.
Japan Homes was founded on one belief: that building quality shouldn't depend on whether you're watching.
/ OUR STORY
Built on a belief that most builders ignore.
Japan Homes Group was founded in New Zealand with a single mission: to bring Japanese construction quality and attention to detail to homeowners who deserve better.
Our founder Mickey Okabe believed that home renovation should reflect the values of Japanese craftsmanship — care, precision, and deep respect for the people who live there.
After building a trusted reputation in New Zealand, Japan Homes expanded to Australia — bringing the same processes, the same standards, and the same commitment.
Honest assessments. Clear communication. High-quality construction. And a team that treats your home like their own. That's the foundation of everything we do in Australia.
/ FOUNDER
Mickey Okabe
CEO & Founder, Japan Homes Group
Mickey founded Japan Homes Group to raise the standard of residential renovation across the Pacific. With deep roots in Japanese culture and an uncompromising commitment to quality, he leads the company's expansion into the Australian market.
His philosophy is simple: do the job right the first time, be honest about what it costs, and never cut corners — even when no one is watching. That philosophy is now the foundation of every Japan Homes project in Australia.
/ HOW WE DELIVER QUALITY
Japanese project management.
Applied to every trade.
Japan Homes does not perform physical construction with its own staff. Instead, we apply Japanese project management discipline to every project — selecting subcontractors with proven quality records, setting explicit standards before work begins, and conducting systematic stage inspections throughout the build.
This is how quality is controlled on major construction projects in Japan — and it is more reliable than any individual tradesperson, regardless of skill.
Your single point of contact is a Japan Homes project manager. They are responsible for everything from first consultation to final sign-off.
Subcontractor Selection
Every trade on your project is chosen based on verified quality track record — not just availability.
Explicit Standards Set
Before any work begins, our PM briefs every trade to our quality benchmarks. No assumptions.
Stage Inspections
We inspect at every key stage. Nothing proceeds without our sign-off. Every time.
One PM, Full Accountability
Your Japan Homes project manager owns the outcome. Start to finish.
/ OUR VALUES
What we stand for.
Quality Without Compromise
We build to the same standard whether you're watching or not. Japanese project management means no shortcuts — ever.
Radical Honesty
We tell you what's possible, what's not, and what it will actually cost — before we start, not after.
Respect for Your Home
Your home is your most important asset. We treat every project with the care and attention it deserves.
Precision Execution
Careful planning, accurate timelines, fixed pricing. We do what we say, when we say it.
Japan Homes Australia operates as Japan Homes Victoria Pty Ltd and Japandi Project Pty Ltd. Master Builder certified in NSW & VIC.