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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| city | Yokohama |
|---|---|
| country | Japan |
| region | APAC |
| classARentLocal | 31000 JPY/sqft/yr |
| classARentUsd | $248/sqft/yr |
| vacancy | 6.8% |
| typicalLeaseYears | 5 |
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 6 |
| submarkets | 5 |
| primeYieldPct | 3.8% |
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