--- title: "Biotech and life sciences office space in Yokohama" description: "Where biotech and life sciences occupiers cluster in Yokohama, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/yokohama/industries/biotech-life-sciences pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Yokohama typically cluster in Kannai / Bashamichi, plan ~320 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($185–270/sqft), and pay around 31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Kannai / Bashamichi. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($185–270/sqft). - Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD). - Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Yokohama: 86/100. # Biotech and life sciences office space in Yokohama **Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Yokohama typically cluster in Kannai / Bashamichi, plan ~320 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($185–270/sqft), and pay around 31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Kannai / Bashamichi. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($185–270/sqft). - Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD). - Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Yokohama: 86/100. ## Where they cluster Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Yokohama typically anchor in Kannai / Bashamichi. Banking, government (Kanagawa Prefectural Government), professional services. ## What they pay Class A rent in Yokohama runs 31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical biotech and life sciences fit-out targets high-end specification at $185–270/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 320 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount biotech office in Yokohama typically targets 32,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Cluster effects are decisive: PhD-grade talent concentrates near academic-medical anchors and translational research institutes. Strong tech, automotive, and engineering talent. Yokohama National University, Keio University Hiyoshi Campus, and Yokohama City University anchor the regional pipeline. Strong commute capture from Tokyo broadens the talent base. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 30.62%. Japanese gross structure (rent inclusive of management fees, separate from common area maintenance). 5-year terms standard with [renewal](/topics/lease-renewal-strategy) options. Six-month security deposit typical. Rent-free of 3-6 months on 5-year terms. ## Key facts | city | Yokohama| | industry | Biotech and life sciences| | naics | 541714, 541715, 325412| | preferredSubmarket | Kannai / Bashamichi| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $185–270/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 320| | classARentLocal | 31000 JPY/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $70/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 6.8%| | typicalLeaseYears | 5| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 6| | talentIndex | 86| | corporateTaxPct | 30.62%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do biotech and life sciences occupiers lease office space in Yokohama?**** : Most cluster in Kannai / Bashamichi. Rent runs ~31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do biotech and life sciences occupiers run in Yokohama?**** : Typically high-end at $185–270/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a biotech and life sciences occupier plan in Yokohama?**** : Plan ~320 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 32,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the biotech and life sciences vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541714, 541715, 325412. ****What is the talent index in Yokohama?**** : 86/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Biotech and life sciences — global overview**](/industries/biotech-life-sciences) - [**Yokohama — full city profile**](/cities/yokohama) - [**Financial services in Yokohama**](/cities/yokohama/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Yokohama**](/cities/yokohama/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Yokohama**](/cities/yokohama/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Yokohama**](/cities/yokohama/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Class A Atlas Editorial Desk**](/about/authors/class-a-atlas-editorial-desk) — House byline · global editorial team. 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/yokohama/industries/biotech-life-sciences), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.