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title: "Energy and commodities office space in Yokohama"
description: "Where energy and commodities occupiers cluster in Yokohama, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like."
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> Energy and commodities occupiers in Yokohama typically cluster in Minato Mirai 21, plan ~240 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($270–390/sqft), and pay around 31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD) on Class A.

## TL;DR

- Preferred submarket: Minato Mirai 21.
- Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($270–390/sqft).
- Plan ~240 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.

# Energy and commodities office space in Yokohama

**Energy and commodities occupiers in Yokohama typically cluster in Minato Mirai 21, plan ~240 sqft per seat at trophy [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($270–390/sqft), and pay around 31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).**

## TL;DR

- Preferred submarket: Minato Mirai 21.
- Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($270–390/sqft).
- Plan ~240 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

Energy and commodities occupiers in Yokohama typically anchor in Minato Mirai 21. Automotive (Nissan), tech, banking, retail HQs, hospitality.

## What they pay

Class A rent in Yokohama runs 31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

## Spec and fit-out

Typical energy and commodities fit-out targets trophy specification at $270–390/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard.

## Headcount sizing

Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount energy office in Yokohama typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

## Talent angle

Trading floors concentrate in CBD trophy product with redundant power and connectivity; engineering teams scale in suburban energy corridors. 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 | Energy and commodities|
| naics | 211, 212, 523130|
| preferredSubmarket | Minato Mirai 21|
| preferredFitoutSpec | Trophy|
| fitoutBand | $270–390/sqft|
| sqftPerSeat | 240|
| 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 energy and commodities occupiers lease office space in Yokohama?****
: Most cluster in Minato Mirai 21. Rent runs ~31000 JPY/sqft ($70 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

****What fit-out spec do energy and commodities occupiers run in Yokohama?****
: Typically trophy at $270–390/sqft.

****How much office space per seat should a energy and commodities occupier plan in Yokohama?****
: Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.

****What NAICS codes describe the energy and commodities vertical?****
: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 211, 212, 523130.

****What is the talent index in Yokohama?****
: 86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

## Related

- [**Energy and commodities — global overview**](/industries/energy-commodities)
- [**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)

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- [**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.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/yokohama/industries/energy-commodities), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.
