Office space in Tokyo

Tokyo is the capital of the world’s fourth-largest economy and the commercial centre of a metropolitan area home to over 37 million people. The city’s economy is anchored by finance, technology, automotive, manufacturing, and professional services. Major employers include Toyota, Sony, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, SoftBank, and Hitachi, alongside the regional headquarters of hundreds of multinational corporations. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is Asia’s largest by market capitalisation.

Marunouchi and Otemachi, immediately east of the Imperial Palace, form Tokyo’s most prestigious business address, housing the headquarters of Japan’s largest banks, trading companies, and industrial conglomerates. Roppongi and Akasaka attract international firms and professional services, while Shibuya has emerged as the preferred district for technology companies, startups, and digital media businesses. Shinjuku serves as a transport and commercial anchor for western Tokyo, and Shinagawa has grown as a corporate location since the opening of direct Shinkansen access.

Tokyo’s transport infrastructure is among the most efficient in the world. The city’s rail network moves over 40 million passengers daily, connecting every major business district. Narita and Haneda airports provide international connectivity, with Haneda offering direct flights to most major business destinations in Asia, Europe, and North America. The Shinkansen high-speed rail network connects Tokyo to Osaka in under two and a half hours and Nagoya in under two hours.

The University of Tokyo, Keio, Waseda, and Tokyo Institute of Technology produce graduates in engineering, finance, and management who enter one of the world’s most competitive labour markets. For companies entering the Japanese market, Tokyo remains the default location. The combination of market access, regulatory familiarity, and a flexible workspace market that accommodates international business practices makes it the most practical base for establishing operations in Japan.