Moving into Yokohama from another Tier 1 market means re-baselining occupancy economics in JPY, re-running headcount density against local norms, and translating lease terminology to local conventions.

  • Re-baseline occupancy in JPY (then USD for comparison).
  • Local lease conventions differ — translate terms via the Lease Term Translator.
  • Density assumptions vary materially by region; revalidate.
  • Build local counsel and broker relationships before the LOI, not after.

Yokohama relocation guide

Moving into Yokohama from another Tier 1 market means re-baselining occupancy economics in JPY, re-running headcount density against local norms, and translating lease terminology to local conventions.

TL;DR

  • Re-baseline occupancy in JPY (then USD for comparison).
  • Local lease conventions differ — translate terms via the Lease Term Translator.
  • Density assumptions vary materially by region; revalidate.
  • Build local counsel and broker relationships before the LOI, not after.

Re-baseline economics

Headline Yokohama rent is 31000 JPY/sqft/yr ($248 USD). Translate your incumbent occupancy cost-per-seat to the same basis using the Occupancy Cost tool. Most cross-border moves underestimate fit-out">fit-out timeline and overestimate density transferability.

Translate the contract

Japanese gross structure (rent inclusive of management fees, separate from common area maintenance). 5-year terms standard with renewal options. Six-month security deposit typical. Rent-free of 3-6 months on 5-year terms. Use the Lease Term Translator to map terminology before reading the LOI.

Build the local stack

Engage a tenant-rep broker, local counsel, an MEP/AV designer with Yokohama project history, and a project manager who has run a Class A fit-out in this market in the last 24 months.

Key facts

cityYokohama
countryJapan
regionAPAC
classARentLocal31000 JPY/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$248/sqft/yr
vacancy6.8%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths6
submarkets5
primeYieldPct3.8%

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep the same density assumption when moving to Yokohama?
Not without revalidation. Local density norms differ; loss factors differ; meeting-room intensity expectations differ. Re-run the Office Space Calculator with Yokohama-specific defaults.

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