Your questions about office space in Tokyo, answered honestly.
Tokyo offers strong value for a global financial hub — WeWork All Access at £250/month is competitive with much smaller cities.
| Office type | Cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork All Access | £250/month | ¥42,900/mo · all Japan WeWork locations |
| Dedicated desk (flex) | £800+/desk/mo | Can exceed ¥100,000/mo ($1,000+) |
| Traditional lease (central) | £25–£60/sq m/mo | ¥5,000–¥12,000/sq m/mo · Tokyo |
| Business Location Center avg | ~£129/sq m/mo | ¥25,800/sq m/month wide range |
¥200 ≈ £1. WeWork All Access ¥42,900/mo ~£250. Sources: WeWork Japan, Start Up Lunch Tokyo.
Japan's flex market is expanding rapidly: 94% of large Japanese firms now offer some form of hybrid working (METI survey). CrossOffice (ORIX) is expanding. WeWork Japan has ~40 locations, ~30+ in Tokyo alone. The market is competitive and accessible for international companies.
Japan and APAC broker fee structures — and what they mean for your Tokyo deal.
| Market | Typical broker fee | On a 10-desk deal (3yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1–2 months rent or 0.5–1% annual rent | ~£1,500–£4,000 |
| APAC (India, HK, SG) | 2–5% of total lease value | ~£2,000–£6,000 |
| UK / Europe | 1–3% of total lease value | ~£1,000–£2,000 |
| United States | 3–5.5% of total lease value | ~£3,000–£5,000 |
| With Seek | £0 | We charge operators a flat subscription |
On a 3-year lease for 10 desks at ¥80,000/desk/mo, that's ¥80,000–¥96,000 in broker fees. Usually paid by the landlord but embedded in your rent. With Seek: £0.
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Tokyo's flex market is dominated by WeWork and IWG — with strong premium and independent alternatives.
Japan's flex market is expanding with hybrid work adoption. 94% of large Japanese firms offer hybrid.
WeWork All Access at ¥42,900/mo (~£250) offers outstanding value — all Japan locations, unlimited access. Japan's flex market is expanding with hybrid work adoption.
94% of large Japanese firms now offer some form of hybrid working (METI survey). This drives demand for flexible, accessible workspace near transport hubs.
Japan: 1–2 months rent or 0.5–1% annual rent. On a 10-desk, 3-year deal, that's ¥80,000–¥96,000 in broker fees. With Seek: £0.
Two main models — and the trade-offs between them.
| Category | Available on Seek | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings listed | 40+ | Direct to operators — no broker layer |
| WeWork All Access | £250/month | ¥42,900/mo · all Japan WeWork locations |
| Dedicated desk (flex) | From £800/desk/mo | ¥100,000/mo+ · all-inclusive |
| Traditional lease | From £25/sq m/mo | ¥5,000–¥12,000/sq m/mo central Tokyo |
Answers to the questions Tokyo office seekers ask us most.