World’s largest wooden hybrid building to be built in Marunouchi
On August 1, Tokio Marine Holdings released details on the Renzo Piano-designed replacement office tower for their headquarters in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district. It is said to become the world’s largest wooden hybrid building when it’s complete in 2028.
Bidding closes on Otemachi Place
Bidding ended for office space in Otemachi Place on July 7, with a little over 10 domestic and foreign buyers expressing interest. The floor space on offer is in the East Tower and the seller is the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
Interested buyers had until July 7 to submit their proposal, which required disclosing information in the event of joint buyers, and an after-purchase management and operation plan.
Tokyo office rents decline for 23rd month
Tokyo’s office vacancy rate for the month of June reached 6.39%, a 0.02 point increase from the previous month and a 0.2 point increase from June 2021. It is still below the peak of 6.47% seen last October.
Redevelopment committee formed for Toranomon high-rise
On June 24, the Tokyo Governor approved the formation of the redevelopment committee for the Toranomon 1 Chome East District Project. This will see a 180-meter tall office tower built just in front of Toranomon Station.
Real estate investment appetite returns to pre-pandemic levels
Corporations in Japan are now taking a different approach to their real estate investment activities. Immediately following the initial shock of the pandemic there was a sudden move toward selling off key assets in order to prop up business sheets. Now that the pandemic is subsiding and business is returning to usual, corporations are back to seeking efficient real estate assets that provide stable revenue and allow for diversification out of traditional revenue streams.
Tokyo’s office vacancy rate flattens in April
Tokyo’s office vacancy rate increased only slightly by 0.01 points to 6.38% in April as large-scale leases continued to be filled in existing buildings in the city center. Some tenants were relocating to be better located in Tokyo’s business districts. Vacant office space, too, saw little change from the previous month.
Meguro Gajoen back on the market
On May 11, the Toyo Keizai Online publication reported that China’s sovereign wealth fund is considering the sale of the landmark Meguro Gajoen hotel and office property in Tokyo.