JR West Real Estate & Development Company Launches First Flexible Office Projects in Osaka and Tokyo

In June 2025, JR West Real Estate & Development Company began construction on two small-scale office buildings centered around serviced offices, one located in Shibata 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka, and the other in Kami-Osaki 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. Both properties are scheduled to open in winter 2026.

These projects mark the company’s first foray into the serviced office sector. Each building will feature a lounge on the lower floors for meetings and relaxation, while upper floors will offer fully furnished private office spaces equipped with internet connectivity. The facilities will also include on-site staff and shared conference rooms, aiming to serve as ready-to-use flexible offices ideal for growing companies and short-term projects.

Until now, the company has focused on developing mid-to-large-sized office buildings in cities such as Kanazawa and Shin-Osaka. In response to increasingly diverse workstyles, JR West Real Estate & Development Company plans to expand its offerings with more adaptable office products. By establishing flagship locations in both Umeda (Osaka) and Meguro (Tokyo), the company aims to raise brand recognition in western Japan and the Tokyo metropolitan area, accelerating its serviced office business.

Key Facts

• Property Name: (Tentative) Shibata 2-chome Development

  • Location: 67-1 Shibata 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka City

  • Nearest Station: Approx. 4-minute walk from Umeda Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line); approx. 7-minute walk from Osaka Station (JR)

  • Site Area: approx. 142 tsubo (approx. 4,700 sq. ft.)

  • Gross Floor Area: approx. 920 tsubo (approx. 30,400 sq. ft.)

  • Number of Floors: 8F

  • Construction Start: April 2025

  • Completion: Winter 2026 (planned)

• Property Name: (Tentative) JR Meguro Station Front Office Development

  • Location: 559-1 Kami-Osaki 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

  • Nearest Station: Approx. 3-minute walk from Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyu Meguro Line, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Toei Mita Line)

  • Site Area: approx. 114 tsubo (approx. 3,770 sq. ft.)

  • Gross Floor Area: approx. 676 tsubo (approx. 22,300 sq. ft.)

  • Number of Floors: 10F

  • Construction Start: June 2025

  • Completion: Winter 2026 (planned)