Kokuyo Relocates HQ to 'Grand Green Osaka' for the First Time in 90 Years, Launching Live Office 'KOKUYO HQ' in 2026
Kokuyo Co., Ltd. announced its first headquarters relocation in 90 years to 'Grand Green Osaka,' opening the new 'KOKUYO HQ' as a live office for public experimentation on June 16, 2026. The new space, co-designed with US-based Studio O+A, consolidates corporate and business functions on a single floor to foster innovation and connection.
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Kokuyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City / President: Hidekuni Kuroda) announced that on May 1st, it relocated its headquarters for the first time in 90 years to 'Grand Green Osaka,' and will celebrate its grand opening as a 'live office' on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Our company has continuously provided new work styles through the design of the office as a 'place' and the 'experiences' generated there. At 'THE CAMPUS', our Tokyo Shinagawa office which underwent a major renovation of our own building in 2021, we intentionally created places and experiences where society and the company intersect organically, under the concept of 'opening up to the city'. As a result, diverse and unique collaborations were generated autonomously, and the engagement score of employees stationed at the Tokyo Shinagawa office increased by 11 points over five years (*1).
Building upon the experience and track record cultivated at 'THE CAMPUS', we have now constructed our new headquarters, 'KOKUYO HQ', in Osaka. It will celebrate its grand opening on June 16, 2026, as an open experimental ground accessible not only to our employees but also to our corporate clients and partner companies. 'KOKUYO HQ', which also serves as our global headquarters, adopts the concept of 'pioneering the unknown', and we are taking steps to reform our management base to accelerate global growth and contribute to the Kansai economic zone.
[KOKUYO HQ Overview]
Name: Headquarters Office 'KOKUYO HQ'
Location: 14th Floor, Grand Green Osaka Park Tower, 5-54 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Floor Area: 1,260.25 tsubo
Scheduled Open Date: June 16, 2026
Details URL: https://www.kokuyo.com/space-solution/liveoffice/location/kansai/umeda/
*Reservations are required for live office tours.
(*1) Surveyed via the team experience platform 'Wevox'. The 'culture of taking on challenges' metric for employees working at the Tokyo Shinagawa office rose 11 points, from 63 points in 2021 to 74 points in April 2026. This is a remarkably high rate of increase compared to our other domestic bases.
1. Aims of the Headquarters Relocation
(1) Management Base Reform
Aiming for sales of 500 billion yen by 2030, our company has prioritized strengthening the management base in our 4th Medium-Term Management Plan. To accelerate growth in a highly uncertain social climate, strengthening internal controls and global-standard corporate functions are critical issues. However, at our old headquarters, corporate departments were separated across multiple floors by function and were located at a different site from the business departments, creating both physical and psychological divisions. With this headquarters relocation, corporate functions and businesses are consolidated into the same location on a single floor. By designing a space that naturally fosters interaction, we have physically resolved these divisions. Furthermore, by deliberately engineering experiences that encourage interaction, we aim to promote cross-departmental connections and an open atmosphere, upgrading our management base to lead business growth.
(2) Contribution to the Kansai Economic Zone
Starting with the manufacture of covers for Japanese-style account books in Osaka in 1905, Kokuyo has expanded its business over more than 120 years to become a company that proposes ways to 'work, learn, and live' across Japan and globally. The relocation destination, 'Grand Green Osaka', is a mixed-use facility directly connected to JR Osaka Station and features one of the world's largest urban parks. Basing ourselves in this redeveloped area where many companies gather, we will increase the creation of innovations aimed at solving social issues alongside diverse companies through office space proposals and the planning of exchange events.
2. 'KOKUYO HQ' Space Design
We welcomed the US-based interior design firm 'Studio O+A' as our design partner. Multiplying Kokuyo's know-how in 'workstyle proposals' for Japanese offices with the insights of Studio O+A, which designs and consults for global corporate offices and has strengths in 'storytelling' and design power, gave birth to the design concept 'Promenade of Discovery'. We express 'Kokuyo's essence', rediscovered by incorporating Studio O+A's perspective, through spatial stories, art, and exhibitions.
True to the concept of 'Promenade of Discovery', individuals can explore areas that prompt diverse office experiences—such as vibrant zones, spaces for quiet thought, and areas where one can feel nature—with the sensation of strolling through a city.
(1) Gateway
This place, which first welcomes our clients, is positioned not merely as a reception desk but as a 'place to build new relationships between people and companies'. Along the path to the reception area, we have installed a gallery where you can feel Kokuyo's 'present' and exhibitions showcasing our 120-year trajectory of curiosity. This is the first step to warming up our relationships with our clients.
(2) Parkside
Designed to align with the diverse lifestyles of our employees, allowing them to demonstrate sustainable performance while maintaining physical and mental health. We foster employees' off-work experiences in the 'Wellness room', where they can spend time not only in internal meetings but also with family, friends, and non-work connections, and in the large event area 'Townhall', which can be used as a place for internal and external exchange and learning.
(3) Treehouse
A retreat space within the office where employees can detach from the live office environment and immerse themselves in input and thought in a quiet and calm setting. By deliberately prohibiting phone calls, web conferences, and collaborative conversation work, we intentionally detach employees from the hustle and bustle of the office to promote focus and relaxation.
(4) Marketplace
The center for diverse experiences. A multipurpose area that serves as a vast internal cafe, allowing for solo work, meetings, and events for approximately 100 people using a large 150-inch screen. It is also equipped with a teppan (iron griddle) to encourage interaction through 'food', such as okonomiyaki.
3. Initiatives to Promote Connection
(1) Designing Internal Exchange
To deliberately encourage interaction, we have designated the three months following the headquarters relocation as an 'enhancement month' and are planning an internal BAR, family events, and more. Moving forward, we will continue to support events and communities autonomously planned by individual employees.
(2) Public Event Planning
As a public event involving neighboring companies and the local community, we are planning a large-scale cultural festival called 'CULTURE SNACK'—where the 'B-side' of the city and its people gather—to be co-hosted with Grand Green Osaka in October 2026. 'CULTURE SNACK' is an event where the city's culture is created by the people involved in the city, allowing everyone to enjoy it casually like a snack. Held in the Konan area originating from our Tokyo Shinagawa office 'THE CAMPUS' in 2024 and 2025, it received a massive response with a total of approximately 6,000 visitors.
Details URL: https://culture-snack-shinag
Our company has continuously provided new work styles through the design of the office as a 'place' and the 'experiences' generated there. At 'THE CAMPUS', our Tokyo Shinagawa office which underwent a major renovation of our own building in 2021, we intentionally created places and experiences where society and the company intersect organically, under the concept of 'opening up to the city'. As a result, diverse and unique collaborations were generated autonomously, and the engagement score of employees stationed at the Tokyo Shinagawa office increased by 11 points over five years (*1).
Building upon the experience and track record cultivated at 'THE CAMPUS', we have now constructed our new headquarters, 'KOKUYO HQ', in Osaka. It will celebrate its grand opening on June 16, 2026, as an open experimental ground accessible not only to our employees but also to our corporate clients and partner companies. 'KOKUYO HQ', which also serves as our global headquarters, adopts the concept of 'pioneering the unknown', and we are taking steps to reform our management base to accelerate global growth and contribute to the Kansai economic zone.
[KOKUYO HQ Overview]
Name: Headquarters Office 'KOKUYO HQ'
Location: 14th Floor, Grand Green Osaka Park Tower, 5-54 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Floor Area: 1,260.25 tsubo
Scheduled Open Date: June 16, 2026
Details URL: https://www.kokuyo.com/space-solution/liveoffice/location/kansai/umeda/
*Reservations are required for live office tours.
(*1) Surveyed via the team experience platform 'Wevox'. The 'culture of taking on challenges' metric for employees working at the Tokyo Shinagawa office rose 11 points, from 63 points in 2021 to 74 points in April 2026. This is a remarkably high rate of increase compared to our other domestic bases.
1. Aims of the Headquarters Relocation
(1) Management Base Reform
Aiming for sales of 500 billion yen by 2030, our company has prioritized strengthening the management base in our 4th Medium-Term Management Plan. To accelerate growth in a highly uncertain social climate, strengthening internal controls and global-standard corporate functions are critical issues. However, at our old headquarters, corporate departments were separated across multiple floors by function and were located at a different site from the business departments, creating both physical and psychological divisions. With this headquarters relocation, corporate functions and businesses are consolidated into the same location on a single floor. By designing a space that naturally fosters interaction, we have physically resolved these divisions. Furthermore, by deliberately engineering experiences that encourage interaction, we aim to promote cross-departmental connections and an open atmosphere, upgrading our management base to lead business growth.
(2) Contribution to the Kansai Economic Zone
Starting with the manufacture of covers for Japanese-style account books in Osaka in 1905, Kokuyo has expanded its business over more than 120 years to become a company that proposes ways to 'work, learn, and live' across Japan and globally. The relocation destination, 'Grand Green Osaka', is a mixed-use facility directly connected to JR Osaka Station and features one of the world's largest urban parks. Basing ourselves in this redeveloped area where many companies gather, we will increase the creation of innovations aimed at solving social issues alongside diverse companies through office space proposals and the planning of exchange events.
2. 'KOKUYO HQ' Space Design
We welcomed the US-based interior design firm 'Studio O+A' as our design partner. Multiplying Kokuyo's know-how in 'workstyle proposals' for Japanese offices with the insights of Studio O+A, which designs and consults for global corporate offices and has strengths in 'storytelling' and design power, gave birth to the design concept 'Promenade of Discovery'. We express 'Kokuyo's essence', rediscovered by incorporating Studio O+A's perspective, through spatial stories, art, and exhibitions.
True to the concept of 'Promenade of Discovery', individuals can explore areas that prompt diverse office experiences—such as vibrant zones, spaces for quiet thought, and areas where one can feel nature—with the sensation of strolling through a city.
(1) Gateway
This place, which first welcomes our clients, is positioned not merely as a reception desk but as a 'place to build new relationships between people and companies'. Along the path to the reception area, we have installed a gallery where you can feel Kokuyo's 'present' and exhibitions showcasing our 120-year trajectory of curiosity. This is the first step to warming up our relationships with our clients.
(2) Parkside
Designed to align with the diverse lifestyles of our employees, allowing them to demonstrate sustainable performance while maintaining physical and mental health. We foster employees' off-work experiences in the 'Wellness room', where they can spend time not only in internal meetings but also with family, friends, and non-work connections, and in the large event area 'Townhall', which can be used as a place for internal and external exchange and learning.
(3) Treehouse
A retreat space within the office where employees can detach from the live office environment and immerse themselves in input and thought in a quiet and calm setting. By deliberately prohibiting phone calls, web conferences, and collaborative conversation work, we intentionally detach employees from the hustle and bustle of the office to promote focus and relaxation.
(4) Marketplace
The center for diverse experiences. A multipurpose area that serves as a vast internal cafe, allowing for solo work, meetings, and events for approximately 100 people using a large 150-inch screen. It is also equipped with a teppan (iron griddle) to encourage interaction through 'food', such as okonomiyaki.
3. Initiatives to Promote Connection
(1) Designing Internal Exchange
To deliberately encourage interaction, we have designated the three months following the headquarters relocation as an 'enhancement month' and are planning an internal BAR, family events, and more. Moving forward, we will continue to support events and communities autonomously planned by individual employees.
(2) Public Event Planning
As a public event involving neighboring companies and the local community, we are planning a large-scale cultural festival called 'CULTURE SNACK'—where the 'B-side' of the city and its people gather—to be co-hosted with Grand Green Osaka in October 2026. 'CULTURE SNACK' is an event where the city's culture is created by the people involved in the city, allowing everyone to enjoy it casually like a snack. Held in the Konan area originating from our Tokyo Shinagawa office 'THE CAMPUS' in 2024 and 2025, it received a massive response with a total of approximately 6,000 visitors.
Details URL: https://culture-snack-shinag
FAQ
When is KOKUYO's new headquarters 'KOKUYO HQ' scheduled to grand open?
It is scheduled to grand open on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Where is the relocation destination for 'KOKUYO HQ'?
It is located on the 14th floor of the 'Grand Green Osaka Park Tower' in Osaka City, Kita-ku, Osaka Prefecture.
Which company is responsible for the spatial design of 'KOKUYO HQ'?
The spatial design is handled by 'Studio O+A', an interior design firm in the United States known for its expertise in office design for global companies.
What are the main objectives of KOKUYO's headquarters relocation?
The main objectives are to eliminate departmental divisions and reform the management foundation, and to generate innovation from 'Grand Green Osaka', a hub for diverse companies, contributing to the Kansai economic zone.
What kind of space is the 'Treehouse' inside 'KOKUYO HQ'?
The 'Treehouse' is a quiet retreat space designed for focused input and deep thinking, intentionally separated from the office hustle and bustle, where phone calls, web meetings, and conversational collaboration are prohibited.