Introduction
In a significant move to cater to Asian enterprises, Office Navi Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, recently announced the launch of the Chinese version of its office rental search platform on February 26, 2026. This initiative aims to meet the rising demand from businesses in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore looking to establish a presence in Japan, particularly in accessing office information in their native language.
Background of the Release
Over the past few years, there has been a notable increase in the number of companies from the greater Chinese region considering expansion into the Japanese market. These companies often find themselves facing challenges in obtaining relevant office information due to the lack of services available in Chinese. To bridge this gap, Office Navi dedicated an entire year to develop an internal solution, ultimately resulting in the launch of their Chinese version of the platform.
Features of the Chinese Version
The newly launched Chinese site offers a variety of features tailored specifically for users, including:
- - Support for simplified Chinese characters
- - Comprehensive search functions categorized by area and size
- - A support system backed by office consultants fluent in Chinese, ensuring potential clients receive assistance in their preferred language
Looking ahead, Office Navi also plans to extend its services to aid Chinese businesses in establishing Japanese subsidiaries and developing office strategy consulting.
Comments from CEO Masayuki Kanemoto
Masayuki Kanemoto, the CEO of Office Navi, expressed optimism about the launch, stating, "The disparity in access to Japanese office information remains significant for foreign enterprises. Since introducing the English version last year, we have received a substantial number of inquiries from overseas companies. I genuinely hope that the launch of the Chinese version will foster even more active business exchanges and trade within the Asian region. Our mission is to continue serving as a connecting platform between Japan and the Asian market."
Future Developments
With a robust presence in six cities across Japan and Singapore, Office Navi has established itself as a high-quality office rental search site. The company is dedicated to offering several services, which include:
- - Strengthening its global service initiatives
- - Implementing office DX strategies utilizing data and AI
- - Providing office relocation consulting services targeting mid-sized and large enterprises
Through these efforts, Office Navi aims to drive the globalization of its office services while effectively utilizing digital transformation strategies to enhance its offerings.
About Office Navi Inc.
Established in August 2002, Office Navi Inc. is a leader in the Japanese office rental consulting market. Under the leadership of CEO Masayuki Kanemoto and COO Mitsuhiro Taneda, the company has developed several platforms:
- - The main office search and rental service known as "Office Navi®" Office Navi Japan
- - A matching platform for second-hand offices, "Inuki Office Navi"
- - A rental office search site, "Rental Office Search"
- - A warehouse property search site, "LogiNavi®"
- - Services for office relocation support and consulting
- - Office building leasing, buying, and management operations
- - Office interior design, planning, and construction services
- - Facility management services associated with office relocations
Visit Our Sites
For more information, visit our Japanese site at
Office Navi and our newly launched Chinese version at
Office Navi China.