Amazon and AWS Expand Tokyo Offices, Opening New Hub in Azabudai Hills

Amazon Japan G.K. (Location: Tokyo; hereinafter "Amazon Japan") and Amazon Web Services Japan G.K. (Location: Tokyo; hereinafter "AWS Japan") announced today the opening of a new office in Azabudai Hills, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Starting today, the AWS Japan team has begun to move in, and several Amazon Japan teams are scheduled to relocate within 2026. Marking the 26th year since the launch of Amazon.co.jp services in Japan and the 15th anniversary of the Asia Pacific (Tokyo) Region data centers for AWS Japan, this expansion demonstrates a long-term commitment to Japan and its customers.

Located on the 34th to 44th floors of Azabudai Hills, the new office features workspaces, seminar rooms, a company cafeteria, spaces for external visitors, and a Customer Experience Center. It is designed to enhance customer office experiences and innovation, incorporating ideas to improve daily office life and mechanisms to promote collaboration among employees. Furthermore, to meet the daily needs of employees, the office is equipped with health stations, mother's rooms, and quiet rooms, establishing a comprehensive environment to support employee well-being. The office design is inspired by Japan's four seasons and traditional garden culture, creating a space that boosts employee vitality and creativity.

Regarding the Tokyo office expansion, Jasper Cheung, President of Amazon Japan, stated:

"As we mark our 26th year of Amazon.co.jp services in Japan, Amazon continues to further strengthen its commitment to Japanese customers. The purpose of this expansion is to create an environment where employees can maximize their potential, collaborate more effectively, and drive innovation for our customers. We will continue to invest in Japan and strengthen our support for the teams that deliver value to our customers every day."

Akihiko Shirahata, President of AWS Japan, also commented:

"We are moving into our new office at the milestone of AWS's 20th anniversary and the 15th anniversary of the Tokyo Region. As options for cutting-edge technologies like generative AI rapidly expand, we believe it is more important than ever to walk alongside our customers and partners in their business transformation and co-create innovation. We are fully committed to utilizing this new hub as a place for co-creation and validation with our customers to bring a solid impact to Japan's future."

As part of this expansion, Amazon Japan and AWS Japan are also proceeding with workplace transformations at their existing Meguro and Shinagawa offices, aimed at improving workability, promoting collaboration and innovation, and maximizing the value delivered to customers. Employees will be able to utilize diverse workspaces ranging from individual focus areas to open areas suitable for team collaboration.

Amazon Japan launched its services in Japan in 2000 and has since expanded nationwide with multiple offices, over 25 Fulfillment Centers (FC), and over 65 Delivery Stations (DS), offering a wide range of services including e-commerce, digital content, and devices such as Echo and Fire TV.

AWS Japan, marking 15 years since the opening of the Asia Pacific (Tokyo) Region in 2011 and 5 years since the Asia Pacific (Osaka) Region in 2021, supports AI and cloud utilization for numerous Japanese customers across industries, from startups to enterprises and public sector organizations.

In Japan, Amazon has over 15,000 employees as of 2025. The establishment of the new Azabudai Hills hub reaffirms Amazon's long-term commitment to Japanese customers, partners, employees, and local communities, as well as its continuous investment in the growth and innovation of the Japanese economy. It will also enable further acceleration of support for customer digital transformation and innovation creation.