# Class A office snapshot: Tokyo

> Tokyo runs 6 institutional Class A submarkets across Japan.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Tokyo runs 6 institutional Class A submarkets across Japan.
- Trophy and prime tier dominate the top of the rent stack; established and emerging tiers fill the talent-radius opportunity set.
- Headline submarkets to study first: Marunouchi & Otemachi, Azabudai & Roppongi, Shibuya, Shinjuku.
- Concession packages compress in supply-constrained submarkets and widen in lease-up corridors — segment by tier before benchmarking.
- Use the side-by-side TCO before relying on broker-published headline rents.

## FAQ
### What does Class A mean specifically in Tokyo?
Class A is locally calibrated. In Tokyo, the classification reflects building age, MEP performance, ESG certification, amenity load, and submarket tier. A trophy building in Tokyo typically sits in a top-tier submarket with full amenitisation, LEED Platinum or equivalent ESG performance, and an institutional anchor tenant.

### How long does a Class A search take in Tokyo?
Plan for 4–8 months from kickoff to lease execution for a 5,000–25,000 sqft requirement. Larger trophy requirements take longer because of landlord covenant approvals, lender consents, and ESG certification verification.

### Should I use a tenant rep broker in Tokyo?
Yes, almost without exception. The market structure pays the tenant's broker out of the landlord's commission pool — meaning tenant representation is effectively free at the negotiating table. Hire a broker with at least five years of recent experience in your target submarkets.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/guides/class-a-snapshot-tokyo), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.