{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/london-vs-tokyo",
  "title": "London vs Tokyo: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for London and Tokyo — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "London ($121/sqft, 8.6% vacancy) and Tokyo ($113/sqft, 4.6% vacancy) compete on different axes: London on talent depth and Tokyo on rent and tax.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: London $121/sqft vs Tokyo $113/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: London 8.6% vs Tokyo 4.6%.",
    "Talent index: London 96 vs Tokyo 84.",
    "Corporate tax: London 25% vs Tokyo 30.6%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: London $1,380 vs Tokyo $980."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "London",
    "cityB": "Tokyo",
    "rentUsdA": "$121",
    "rentUsdB": "$113",
    "vacancyA": "8.6%",
    "vacancyB": "4.6%",
    "talentA": 96,
    "talentB": 84,
    "taxA": "25%",
    "taxB": "30.6%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in London or Tokyo?",
      "answer": "Tokyo is cheaper on a USD basis: $113/sqft vs $121/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, London or Tokyo?",
      "answer": "London indexes higher on talent depth (96 vs 84)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, London or Tokyo?",
      "answer": "London carries higher vacancy (8.6% vs 4.6%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in London vs Tokyo?",
      "answer": "London typical term is 10 years with 24 months rent-free; Tokyo typical term is 5 years with 4 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "London: The Elizabeth Line transformed cross-London commute times. Heathrow to Liverpool Street is 35 minutes; Paddington to Canary Wharf is 17 minutes. Crossrail-adjacent assets command a measurable rent premium. Tokyo: JR Yamanote loop plus 13 metro lines connect every Class A address. Shinkansen termini at Tokyo, Shinagawa, and Ueno support inter-city corporate networks."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "comparison",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/london-vs-tokyo), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}