Redevelopment Planned for Akasaka Buildings in Tokyo

Developers have released detailed plans for the redevelopment of the Kokusai Shin-Akasaka Buildings, Japan Property Central reported on March 22. The Akasaka 2, 6 Chome District project will see two towers of 230 and 110 m. The taller, 41-story East Tower will contain office and retail space, while the lower, 19-story West Tower will offer accommodations, retail, a theater and an event hall. The total building size will be 2.2 million ft². A 1,000-m² business support center targeting startups and creatives in the entertainment industry will be in the East Tower. The upper floors of the West Tower will have 10,000 m² of accommodation targeting foreign business travelers and domestic tourists. Demolition of the existing office buildings will start in 2022, with completion of the new project tentatively scheduled for 2028.