COSTCO CONTINUES TO EXPAND IN JAPAN
Costco Wholesale is the world’s largest membership warehouse club
Over 560 locations worldwide
9 locations currently operate in Japan
 MAP OF CURRENT LOCATIONS
 COSTCO JAPAN EXPANSION PLANS
KEY MARKETS FOR EXPANSION
Tokyo Bay Area
West Tokyo Area
Saitama Area
Yokohama Area
Shonan Area
Nagoya Area
North, East, South Osaka Area
Kobe Area
Kyoto Area
Sapporo Area
Sendai Area
Nara Area
Shizuoka Area
Hiroshima Area
Kita-Kyushu Area
 KEY SITE CRITERIA
Land Requirement: 5,000 – 7,000 tsubo or more (anticipated building footprint approximately 4000 tsubo)
Population of 1,000,000 people within 10 kilometers
Commercial, Semi-Commercial, Semi-Industrial Zoning
750+ parking spaces
Good access roads and close proximity to highway and expressway
Purchase or Long Term Ground Lease (30+ years), Build to Suit Lease
 BENEFITS OF COSTCO TO THE COMMUNITY
Employment – A mature Costco warehouse typically employs 200 -450 employees
Impact – Studies have shown that Costco positively improves nearby town centers
Spin Off – Costco will attract many small business owners and affluent customers to an area
Price – Costco’s low warehouse prices can improve the competitiveness of independent, local business
 WHY DEAL WITH COSTCO?
Fast Decision Making
Keen to Expand
Pay Introductory Fees to Agents
Buildings Designed to Suit Surrounding Community
 JAPAN REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries contact:
Real Estate & Construction us at realestate@costco.co.jp

 
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