Key Facts
• August 1, 2025: Toshiba relocates headquarters from Shibaura, Tokyo, to Kawasaki, Kanagawa.
• Shibaura headquarters, established in 1984, marked Toshiba’s peak era.
• 1,700 employees to move: 1,100 from Hamamatsucho Building, 600 from adjacent building.
• New headquarters: Smart Community Center near JR Kawasaki Station.
• Relocation began in 2014, with 8,000 employees already transferred.
• Shibaura site redevelopment: High-rise complex to complete by 2030.
• Toshiba originated from the 1939 merger of Shibaura Works and Tokyo Electric.
• Kawasaki site historically housed Tokyo Electric’s factory and was Toshiba’s registered office until 2001.
• Goal: Maximize efficiency by consolidating operations in Kawasaki.
Summary
Toshiba is relocating its headquarters from Shibaura, Tokyo, to Kawasaki, Kanagawa, on August 1, 2025, marking the end of an era for its historic Shibaura site. The Hamamatsucho Building, completed in 1984 during Toshiba’s peak, will see its remaining 1,700 employees move to the Smart Community Center near JR Kawasaki Station. This relocation consolidates operations, with 8,000 employees already transferred since 2014. The Shibaura site, owned by Nomura Real Estate, is undergoing redevelopment into a high-rise complex set for completion by 2030. Toshiba’s roots trace back to the 1939 merger of Shibaura Works and Tokyo Electric, with the Kawasaki site historically significant as Tokyo Electric’s factory and Toshiba’s registered office until 2001. The move aims to enhance operational efficiency and centralize functions in Kawasaki.
