--- title: "Asset management office space in Osaka" description: "Where asset management occupiers cluster in Osaka, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/osaka/industries/asset-management pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Asset management occupiers in Osaka typically cluster in Umeda (Kita), plan ~230 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($92000–140000/sqft), and pay around 25000 JPY/sqft ($56 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Umeda (Kita). - Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($92000–140000/sqft). - Plan ~230 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 25000 JPY/sqft ($56 USD). - Typical lease: 4 years with 2 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Osaka: 85/100. # Asset management office space in Osaka **Asset management occupiers in Osaka typically cluster in Umeda (Kita), plan ~230 sqft per seat at trophy [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($92000–140000/sqft), and pay around 25000 JPY/sqft ($56 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Umeda (Kita). - Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($92000–140000/sqft). - Plan ~230 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 25000 JPY/sqft ($56 USD). - Typical lease: 4 years with 2 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Osaka: 85/100. ## Where they cluster Asset management occupiers in Osaka typically anchor in Umeda (Kita). Banking, professional services, manufacturing HQs (Panasonic), trading houses. ## What they pay Class A rent in Osaka runs 25000 JPY/sqft ($56 USD) on a 4-year lease with 2 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical asset management fit-out targets trophy specification at $92000–140000/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 230 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount asset mgmt office in Osaka typically targets 23,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Portfolio teams cluster around private-banking corridors; family-office tenancy keeps boutique trophy stock tight. Deep manufacturing, pharma, and trading talent. Strong feed from Osaka University, Kyoto University, and Kobe University. Japanese-only operating environment for most domestic tenants. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 30.62%. Standard Japanese commercial lease (futsuu shakuyaku) — 2-3 year terms with auto-[renewal](/topics/lease-renewal-strategy); or fixed-term lease (teiki shakuyaku) of 4-10 years. Security deposit (shikikin) of 10-12 months standard. Free rent of 2-4 months on a 4-year deal. ## Key facts | city | Osaka| | industry | Asset management| | naics | 523930, 523920| | preferredSubmarket | Umeda (Kita)| | preferredFitoutSpec | Trophy| | fitoutBand | $92000–140000/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 230| | classARentLocal | 25000 JPY/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $56/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 4.8%| | typicalLeaseYears | 4| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 2| | talentIndex | 85| | corporateTaxPct | 30.62%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do asset management occupiers lease office space in Osaka?**** : Most cluster in Umeda (Kita). Rent runs ~25000 JPY/sqft ($56 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do asset management occupiers run in Osaka?**** : Typically trophy at $92000–140000/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a asset management occupier plan in Osaka?**** : Plan ~230 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 23,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the asset management vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523930, 523920. ****What is the talent index in Osaka?**** : 85/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Asset management — global overview**](/industries/asset-management) - [**Osaka — full city profile**](/cities/osaka) - [**Financial services in Osaka**](/cities/osaka/industries/financial-services) - [**Investment banking in Osaka**](/cities/osaka/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Osaka**](/cities/osaka/industries/legal-services) - [**Big tech in Osaka**](/cities/osaka/industries/big-tech) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Kenji Watanabe**](/about/authors/kenji-watanabe) — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/osaka/industries/asset-management), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.