SoftBank-Backed Startup WeWork Is Making First Foray into Japan, Source Says
- Mitsubishi, other real-estate firms in talks to lease space
- Roppongi, Marunouchi and Shibuya among targeted areas
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WeWork Cos, a co-working space startup backed by SoftBank Group Corp., is making its first foray into Japan with 10 to 20 locations in central Tokyo, a person familiar with the plans said.
Mitsubishi Estate Co. and several other building owners in Japan are in discussions with the New York-based company, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t yet public. WeWork is looking to open offices in prime areas including Roppongi, Marunouchi and Shibuya, the person said.