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New Insights from the March 2026 Warehouse and Logistics Real Estate Market Report

CRE (Creative Real Estate Co., Ltd), headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has published its latest report titled "Warehouse and Logistics Real Estate Market Report, March 2026 Edition." This report focuses on the trends in rental warehouses, particularly large-scale ones over 3,000 tsubo, covering key regions including the Tokyo metropolitan area, Kansai, Chubu, and Kyushu. Additionally, the report incorporates data from small and medium-sized rental warehouses (under 1,000 tsubo), sourced from properties managed by CRE and member companies of the Japan Warehouse Master Lease Association, enhancing the accuracy of the analysis.

The company intends to continue issuing quarterly reports, summarizing market trends for each season (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December).

Major Findings of the March 2026 Report

Large Warehouses

• - Tokyo Metropolitan Area:

The vibrant demand is well-supported by increasing supply, leading to a decrease in vacancy rates.
- Vacancy rate: 8.72% (Down 0.16 points from the previous quarter)

• - Kansai Region:

A balance between supply and demand is maintained due to vigorous demand, resulting in a falling vacancy rate.
- Vacancy rate: 3.60% (Down 0.34 points from the previous quarter)

• - Chubu Region:

While both supply and demand have seen declines, supply remains dominant, causing an increase in vacancy rates.
- Vacancy rate: 17.28% (Up 2.09 points from the previous quarter)

• - Kyushu Region:

Strong performance of existing warehouses contrasts with new warehouses remaining unsold, leading to a rise in vacancy rates.
- Vacancy rate: 11.18% (Up 0.63 points from the previous quarter)

Small and Medium Warehouses

• - Tokyo Metropolitan Area:

Despite a decrease in the number of buildings, increased vacant space has led to a rise in vacancy rates.
- Vacancy rate: 0.90% (Up 0.33 points from the previous quarter)

Stock Volume and Vacancy Rates

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the stock volume and vacancy trends in the warehousing and logistics real estate sector, outlining essential insights for stakeholders and investors.

For further details, the full report is available for download on the CRE website. Accessing the report requires a free membership registration. Here is the download link: Warehouse and Logistics Real Estate Market Report.

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About Creative Real Estate Co., Ltd

With a corporate slogan of "Creating a Future of Connection," CRE provides a wide range of services related to logistics real estate. Their key activities encompass the development of logistics properties, tenant leasing, asset management after completion, and property management, with a particular focus on master leasing for small and medium logistics facilities.

Currently, they have developed a logistics property brand, "LogiSquare," with 37 projects and a total area of approximately 1.38 million square meters, while also progressing with nine additional developments totaling around 380,000 square meters.

As a leading company in the management of logistics real estate in Japan, CRE oversees approximately 1,500 properties with a total area of about 6.85 million square meters as of January 31, 2026.

Quick Company Information

• - Name: Creative Real Estate Co., Ltd
• - Location: 19th Floor, Toranomon Twin Building East, 2-10-1 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo
• - Lead Executives: Chairman and CEO Shuhei Yamashita, President and COO Tadahide Kameyama
• - Established: December 22, 2009
• - Capital: 5,391 million yen (as of January 31, 2026)
• - Website: CRE Official Site