Key Facts
• Honda will relocate its headquarters to the Yaesu 2-Chome redevelopment building.
• The redevelopment project, led by Mitsui Fudosan, began construction in 2024.
• The building will be 227 meters tall with 43 floors and a total area of 390,000 square meters.
• Facilities include offices, commercial spaces, a theater, an international school, and a bus terminal.
• Completion of the redevelopment is targeted for 2029.
• Honda’s current Aoyama headquarters, built 40 years ago, will be jointly rebuilt with Mitsui Fudosan Residential.
• The new Yaesu office floor area will be 6.8 times larger than the Aoyama building.
• Temporary relocation to Toranomon will occur during the Aoyama building reconstruction.
• The new Aoyama building will partially house Honda offices post-reconstruction.
• The Yaesu location offers superior domestic and international access near JR Tokyo Station.
Summary
Honda has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to the Yaesu 2-Chome redevelopment building in Tokyo, a project spearheaded by Mitsui Fudosan. The redevelopment, which began in 2024, will feature a 227-meter-tall, 43-story complex with a total area of 390,000 square meters, including offices, commercial spaces, and other facilities. The move is part of Honda’s strategy to enhance communication and collaboration among employees, as the new office floor area will be significantly larger than its current Aoyama headquarters. The Aoyama building, constructed 40 years ago, will be jointly rebuilt with Mitsui Fudosan Residential, with Honda retaining partial use of the new structure. Temporary relocation to Toranomon will occur during the reconstruction. The Yaesu location, near JR Tokyo Station, offers excellent accessibility and is expected to be completed by 2029.
