--- title: "Pharmaceuticals office space in Yokohama" description: "Where pharmaceuticals occupiers cluster in Yokohama, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/yokohama/industries/pharmaceuticals pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Pharmaceuticals occupiers in Yokohama typically cluster in Kannai / Bashamichi, plan ~220 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 ~220 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. # Pharmaceuticals office space in Yokohama **Pharmaceuticals occupiers in Yokohama typically cluster in Kannai / Bashamichi, plan ~220 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 ~220 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 Pharmaceuticals 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 pharmaceuticals 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 220 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount pharma office in Yokohama typically targets 22,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Commercial and medical-affairs teams cluster near academic-medical anchors; large floor plates support cross-functional brand teams. 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 | Pharmaceuticals| | naics | 3254, 5417| | preferredSubmarket | Kannai / Bashamichi| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $185–270/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 220| | 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 pharmaceuticals 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 pharmaceuticals occupiers run in Yokohama?**** : Typically high-end at $185–270/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a pharmaceuticals occupier plan in Yokohama?**** : Plan ~220 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 22,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the pharmaceuticals vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3254, 5417. ****What is the talent index in Yokohama?**** : 86/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Pharmaceuticals — global overview**](/industries/pharmaceuticals) - [**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/pharmaceuticals), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.