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Logistics & Industrial

Resilient strategies, global scale, smarter operations
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Driving logistics forward, whatever the challenge

Japan's industrial sector is changing fast. The rise of e-commerce and shifts in manufacturing are creating new demands. Now, more than ever, making smart real estate decisions is key to success. 

We guide occupiers, investors, and developers through Japan's industrial and logistics market. Our team uses specialised expertise and deep market knowledge to help with site selection, portfolio management, and investment plans. We create solutions that connect your real estate choices to your business goals, focusing on what works in the real world and providing local insight.

What Sets Us Apart

Supply chain-integrated solutions

We build real estate strategies that account for your throughput requirements, delivery radius, and workforce availability. Our advisors analyse how facility placement impacts your supply chain velocity, helping you balance cost efficiency with operational flexibility.

Global platform, local intelligence

Our advisors maintain relationships with developers and landlords across Japan's key industrial markets. This local presence, combined with our Asia-Pacific network, enables seamless cross-border strategies for clients expanding or consolidating operations.

Invested in performance

We've guided clients through transactions spanning cold chain, automotive, e-commerce, and pharmaceutical sectors. Our team understands the unique operational requirements and regulatory environments impacting project feasibility and timelines.

Proactive problem solving

Japan's industrial market presents challenges like land scarcity and strict regulations. We help you anticipate these factors, securing competitive sites and navigating zoning requirements by combining data analysis with on-the-ground intelligence.

End-to-end services

Our integrated platform connects leasing, capital markets, valuation, and project management. Whether you're building, restructuring, or acquiring, we provide coordinated expertise across every phase, eliminating the need for multiple advisors.

Partnership for growth

We align real estate strategy with your commercial objectives. We help you scale operations, enter new markets, and optimise your footprint as your business evolves.

Services

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We advise institutional investors on acquiring and selling logistics and industrial assets in Japan. Our team delivers market insights, asset positioning, and seamless transactions to maximise value and attract premium pricing for modern logistics facilities.

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Agency Lettings


Our specialists help landlords secure tenants for industrial and logistics properties. Leveraging market data and occupier networks, we reduce vacancy periods, optimise rental terms, and ensure long-term asset positioning.

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Asset Services


We offer full asset management for logistics portfolios, focusing on operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction. Services include lease management, capital planning, and transparent performance reporting to maximise returns.

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Valuation & Advisory


Our experts provide accurate valuations for logistics assets, considering location, specifications, and market trends. These defensible assessments support investment, financing, and portfolio decisions in Japan’s logistics sector.

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Project & Development Services


We manage development projects from site acquisition to completion. Coordinating with architects, contractors, and regulators, we ensure facilities are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with market needs.

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Sustainability Services


We help investors and owners integrate ESG strategies into their logistics portfolios. Our solutions focus on energy efficiency and green certifications to reduce costs and meet investor mandates.


Occupier Services



Tenant Representation


We represent occupiers to secure industrial and logistics spaces that fit your operations and budget. Our team understands how facility specs, location, and lease terms impact your business. We negotiate flexible agreements that provide cost certainty.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


Our consultants analyse your distribution network and recommend facility locations to optimise delivery times and transport costs. We help you right-size your logistics footprint, balancing inventory needs with real estate expenses.

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Labour Analytics and Location Strategy


In Japan's tight labour market, we provide analytics on workforce demographics, wage rates, and commute patterns. This helps you select sites with sustainable labour pipelines, which is critical for large-scale operations.

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Project & Development Services


We specialize in managing build-to-suit projects and facility expansions tailored to occupiers' needs. From design and permitting to construction, we ensure your facilities meet operational requirements while controlling costs and navigating Japan's regulations.

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Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)


Our team handles the daily operations of industrial facilities, from maintenance to security. This allows you to focus on your core business while we ensure your facilities operate efficiently and comply with all regulations.

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Sustainability Services


We help occupiers cut energy use, lower costs, and reduce environmental impact. Our services include energy audits, renewable energy procurement, and support to achieve green certifications and meet sustainability goals.

Team

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Hiroyuki Takayama

Senior Director
Chiyoda-ku, Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide comprehensive advisory services for businesses seeking industrial and logistics space in Japan, including site identification, market analysis, lease negotiation, and transaction execution. Our team leverages extensive landlord relationships and market intelligence to identify opportunities that meet your operational requirements and budget parameters. We guide clients through Japan's leasing processes, ensuring they understand market conventions and secure favourable terms.

We help occupiers identify facilities that deliver operational efficiency whilst meeting sustainability mandates. This includes analysing building certifications, energy performance, and renewable energy availability. Our approach balances location optimisation for logistics efficiency with ESG criteria, helping clients secure space that supports both operational and corporate responsibility objectives. We also advise on green lease provisions and tenant improvement strategies that enhance environmental performance.

Institutional investors should evaluate location quality, building specifications, tenant covenant strength, and market fundamentals when targeting Japanese logistics assets. We advise on markets with strong occupier demand, limited supply pipelines, and favourable long-term dynamics. Critical factors include proximity to major consumption centres, access to transport infrastructure, and alignment with modern logistics requirements. Our team provides market intelligence, asset underwriting, and transaction execution that helps investors build portfolios positioned for sustained performance.

Our Asia-Pacific platform provides clients with comparative market analysis across the region, enabling informed decisions about where to locate operations. We help multinational companies evaluate Japan within their broader regional strategies, considering factors like labour costs, regulatory environments, and supply chain connectivity. This intelligence supports decisions about market entry, capacity allocation, and portfolio optimisation across borders.

A strategic approach to industrial real estate considers not just immediate space needs but how your facility network supports long-term business objectives. We work with clients to develop flexible real estate strategies that accommodate growth, adapt to market changes, and support operational resilience. This includes analysing lease expiration schedules, evaluating expansion options, and identifying opportunities to optimise costs whilst maintaining operational capability. Our consultative approach ensures real estate decisions align with and enable your business strategy.

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