Japan continues to command attention as one of the world’s most resilient and opportunity rich real estate markets. In an environment where investors are navigating shifting macro conditions and re-examining global capital allocations, our Japan Capital Markets platform enters 2026 with renewed strength, expanded intelligence, and deeper global integration.
Through carefully targeted talent investment, consistent relationship building, and a broader analytical lens across APAC, we are equipping our clients with the clarity and access they need to deploy with confidence—both into Japan and from Japan into the world.
1. A More Powerful Senior Bench, Built for Cross‑Border Capital
Our leadership footprint has expanded significantly, enabling us to engage senior decision‑makers across time zones and accelerate market responsiveness.
Hiroyuki Takayama
Senior Director, Japan
Hiroyuki Takayama elevates our cross‑border execution with deep knowledge of Japanese and international dealmaking, strengthening our ability to guide clients through complex mandates.
Masahiro Tanaka
Senior Director, Japan
Masahiro Tanaka, relocating to Chicago this year, enhances our U.S.–Japan corridor. His presence ensures seamless engagement with North American institutions and Japanese groups deploying abroad.
Mariko Takei
Senior Director, Japan
Mariko Takei sharpens our on‑the‑ground execution capability and strengthens client connectivity at a time when both outbound and inbound capital strategies are accelerating.
Together, they reinforce a platform designed to meet clients where they are—globally connected, locally informed, and strategically aligned.
2. Roadshows That Build Momentum and Shape Investor Dialogue
Our annual North Asia roadshows have become one of our most effective vehicles for deepening investor relationships and delivering market intelligence.
- 2024 reignited cross border conversations across APAC, Europe, and the U.S., with strong interest in logistics, living, and office repositioning strategies.
- 2025 attracted over 180 investors and featured Cushman & Wakefield presenters from the U.S. and Europe.
- 2026, with dates already secured, promises an even more curated programme—spotlighting multisector opportunities in Japan from logistics to data centres, powered by richer analytics and expanded global touchpoints.
Each year builds on the last, making these roadshows not just events, but strategic milestones in our ongoing engagement with global capital.
3. Expanding Japan’s Investor Presence Through Our Unified Intelligence Platform
Our firm’s unified intelligence platform—designed to centralize investor data, mandates, and insights—continues to scale rapidly, and Japan is playing an increasingly prominent role within it.
We have already mapped 15 Japanese investors, and we are on track to expand this to 30–40 groups by year‑end.
With this enhanced intelligence, teams across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas can respond to investor needs with greater precision, speed, and relevance—ensuring that Japanese capital is fully integrated into global deal flows.
4. Outbound Japan: Showcasing Success Across Regions
Japan’s outbound capital continues to broaden its reach, seeking stability, thematic exposure, and strategic diversification across major global markets. Our recent work highlights that appetite:
A Landmark Amsterdam Office Acquisition
Cushman & Wakefield successfully advised Japan’s Kozuki Holding on acquiring the landmark Weesperstaete office complex in Amsterdam from Blackstone. Fully leased to the Municipality of Amsterdam with a renewed long-term commitment, the asset is undergoing a major upgrade to Paris Proof, BREEAM Excellent and WELL Gold standards. This flagship cross‑border transaction was enabled through close collaboration between our Japan, EMEA and Netherlands capital markets teams.
North America’s Logistics & Industrial Sector
Investor demand for top-tier industrial properties stays strong in the U.S. Northeast. In New Jersey, we helped Rockefeller Group sell the 147,000 sq ft Constitution Logistics Center in Piscataway, which features Class A specs like 36-foot clear heights and 41 loading docks. On Long Island, NorthBridge Partners purchased 145 and 158 Candlewood Road in Bay Shore from the group—a combined 560,000 sq ft portfolio.
Expansion into Australia’s Living Sector.
In Australia, momentum is equally strong. Kanden Realty & Development’s USD$200M investment into Novus on Spencer marks its first direct build‑to‑rent deployment in the country—a milestone that reflects Japan’s increasing appetite for resilient living‑sector strategies. Cushman & Wakefield advised on the site acquisition and facilitated the introduction to Novus, reinforcing our cross‑border capability in connecting Japanese capital with high‑conviction opportunities across the region.
Looking Ahead: A More Connected, Insight Rich Japan Capital Markets Platform
Japan remains a cornerstone market for global investors—and a growing source of outbound capital exploring opportunities across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. Our mission is to continue providing clarity, access, and strategic guidance as this capital navigates an increasingly interconnected global landscape.
