Key Facts
• Tokyo Metro achieved its long-awaited stock market listing in 2024.
• President Akihiro Kosaka plans to double non-railway revenue within 10 years.
• Tokyo’s population is projected to remain stable until 2045, supporting office demand.
• Inbound tourism is expanding, creating favorable market conditions.
• Kosaka contributed to major projects, including the Namboku, Fukutoshin, and Hanzomon lines.
• Kosaka emphasizes improving internal communication and fostering an open corporate culture.
• Kosaka, 63, became president on June 25, 2023, after decades in the company.
• Hobbies include playing Go and participating in band activities.
Summary
Tokyo Metro, under President Akihiro Kosaka, is entering a new growth phase following its 2024 stock market debut. Kosaka aims to double non-railway revenue in 10 years by leveraging real estate development along railway lines. With Tokyo’s population expected to remain stable until 2045 and inbound tourism on the rise, market conditions are favorable. Kosaka, who has extensive experience in railway construction, is also focused on transforming the company’s hierarchical culture by encouraging open communication among employees. His leadership reflects a balance of strategic growth and internal reform.
