Outline Decided for Relocation of Osaka Headquarters, the First Move in 90 Years
Kokuyo Co., Ltd. announced that it will relocate its Osaka headquarters to 'KOKUYO HQ' in Grand Green Osaka on May 1, 2026, and open it as a 'live office' in June. This move aims to consolidate corporate functions, foster collaboration, and stimulate societal curiosity through a new office design concept titled 'Promenade of Discovery.'
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Kokuyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan; President: Hidekuni Kuroda) announces that it has decided to name its new Osaka headquarters (hereinafter 'new headquarters'), which will relocate on May 1, 2026, as 'KOKUYO HQ' and will begin operations as a 'live office' starting in June.
In its long-term vision formulated in 2021, Kokuyo redefined its role in society as a 'WORK & LIFE STYLE Company' and has been promoting the expansion of its business domains beyond stationery and furniture. Subsequently, in its 4th Medium-Term Management Plan announced in 2024, the company has aimed to strengthen the provision of experience value and improve business and corporate value.
In October 2025, to coincide with its 120th anniversary, Kokuyo established its first-ever corporate message: 'Curiosity into Life.' The company views curiosity not as a motive for competition with others, but as a driving force for generating respect, and has positioned it as the engine to realize the 'Autonomous Collaborative Society' put forth in the 'Long-term Vision CCC2030.'
Based on this philosophy, to realize a new style of office where autonomous and collaborative connections between people and companies are born, Kokuyo will relocate its headquarters from its current location in Higashinari-ku, Osaka, to the 14th floor of Grand Green Osaka in Kita-ku, Osaka, effective May 1, 2026. By consolidating the general administration and business departments—which have previously been split between the Higashinari-ku headquarters and the Umeda office—onto a single floor, the company aims to strengthen its corporate functions. Furthermore, by locating in Umeda, where many companies are concentrated, it seeks to generate new interactions with other businesses and create value that further stimulates societal curiosity.
The name of the new headquarters, 'KOKUYO HQ,' embodies the meaning of 'KOKUYO Headquarters.' This is an expression of the company's determination to position Osaka, the place of its founding, as the central hub for its globally spanning corporate activities.
1. About the Osaka Headquarters 'KOKUYO HQ'
The design concept for the KOKUYO HQ space is 'Promenade of Discovery.' Formed through continuous dialogue between Kokuyo and the U.S. architectural design firm 'Studio O+A,' this concept aims for an office where employees and visitors can notice new discoveries by walking, seeing, touching, and thinking. Centered around a walkway extending through the middle, the office is structured to provide a continuous sequence of different experiences, including lively areas, quiet spaces for contemplation, and zones that evoke a sense of nature.
Furthermore, the new headquarters will serve as a 'live office' to pass on Kokuyo's philosophy and culture to the future. It is not only a workplace but also a place where learning and experimentation occur, taking on the challenge of incorporating various work styles that reflect Kokuyo's needs and aspirations. In addition, by actively incorporating light, greenery, and textured materials, the company will realize an environment that enhances creativity and well-being.
[Interior Images]
[Entrance] [Work Area] [Executive Area] [Cafe Work Area]
[Reference]
- Overview of Relocation Destination
Relocation Destination: Grand Green Osaka Park Tower, 14th Floor
Address: 14th Floor, Grand Green Osaka Park Tower, 5-54 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Floor Area: 1,260.25 tsubo (approx. 4,166 sqm)
Relocation Date: May 1, 2026
*Operations as a live office are scheduled to begin in June 2026. Details will be announced at a later date.
- Live Office
A visiting-style office where the actual offices where employees work are opened to customers, allowing them to experience realistic work styles. Since Kokuyo started this in Japan in 1969, it has continued to evolve according to the work styles of each era, and is where daily experiments and verifications are conducted to solve issues related to 'working.'
- About Studio O+A
Studio O+A is an award-winning interior design firm based in San Francisco, USA, that has been at the forefront of workplace design for over 34 years.
Studio O+A has provided creative office solutions to world-leading global companies such as Google, Meta, Netflix, McDonald’s, adidas, Slack, and Hyundai Motor Group, establishing its position as a leader in design innovation. The firm also conducts business with major developers in various countries, building world-class workplaces, retail, and public spaces in the global market.
Its accolades are wide-ranging, including the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award (Interior Design category) and Fast Company magazine's 'Innovation by Design Award (Workplace category).' From large-scale interior design to experimental pop-ups and social contribution projects, the firm continues to explore the correlation between 'space and human behavior,' leading the industry as a global leader.
*The information contained in this document is current as of the date of the announcement. Please be aware that it is subject to change without notice.
*Company names, service names, and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
In its long-term vision formulated in 2021, Kokuyo redefined its role in society as a 'WORK & LIFE STYLE Company' and has been promoting the expansion of its business domains beyond stationery and furniture. Subsequently, in its 4th Medium-Term Management Plan announced in 2024, the company has aimed to strengthen the provision of experience value and improve business and corporate value.
In October 2025, to coincide with its 120th anniversary, Kokuyo established its first-ever corporate message: 'Curiosity into Life.' The company views curiosity not as a motive for competition with others, but as a driving force for generating respect, and has positioned it as the engine to realize the 'Autonomous Collaborative Society' put forth in the 'Long-term Vision CCC2030.'
Based on this philosophy, to realize a new style of office where autonomous and collaborative connections between people and companies are born, Kokuyo will relocate its headquarters from its current location in Higashinari-ku, Osaka, to the 14th floor of Grand Green Osaka in Kita-ku, Osaka, effective May 1, 2026. By consolidating the general administration and business departments—which have previously been split between the Higashinari-ku headquarters and the Umeda office—onto a single floor, the company aims to strengthen its corporate functions. Furthermore, by locating in Umeda, where many companies are concentrated, it seeks to generate new interactions with other businesses and create value that further stimulates societal curiosity.
The name of the new headquarters, 'KOKUYO HQ,' embodies the meaning of 'KOKUYO Headquarters.' This is an expression of the company's determination to position Osaka, the place of its founding, as the central hub for its globally spanning corporate activities.
1. About the Osaka Headquarters 'KOKUYO HQ'
The design concept for the KOKUYO HQ space is 'Promenade of Discovery.' Formed through continuous dialogue between Kokuyo and the U.S. architectural design firm 'Studio O+A,' this concept aims for an office where employees and visitors can notice new discoveries by walking, seeing, touching, and thinking. Centered around a walkway extending through the middle, the office is structured to provide a continuous sequence of different experiences, including lively areas, quiet spaces for contemplation, and zones that evoke a sense of nature.
Furthermore, the new headquarters will serve as a 'live office' to pass on Kokuyo's philosophy and culture to the future. It is not only a workplace but also a place where learning and experimentation occur, taking on the challenge of incorporating various work styles that reflect Kokuyo's needs and aspirations. In addition, by actively incorporating light, greenery, and textured materials, the company will realize an environment that enhances creativity and well-being.
[Interior Images]
[Entrance] [Work Area] [Executive Area] [Cafe Work Area]
[Reference]
- Overview of Relocation Destination
Relocation Destination: Grand Green Osaka Park Tower, 14th Floor
Address: 14th Floor, Grand Green Osaka Park Tower, 5-54 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Floor Area: 1,260.25 tsubo (approx. 4,166 sqm)
Relocation Date: May 1, 2026
*Operations as a live office are scheduled to begin in June 2026. Details will be announced at a later date.
- Live Office
A visiting-style office where the actual offices where employees work are opened to customers, allowing them to experience realistic work styles. Since Kokuyo started this in Japan in 1969, it has continued to evolve according to the work styles of each era, and is where daily experiments and verifications are conducted to solve issues related to 'working.'
- About Studio O+A
Studio O+A is an award-winning interior design firm based in San Francisco, USA, that has been at the forefront of workplace design for over 34 years.
Studio O+A has provided creative office solutions to world-leading global companies such as Google, Meta, Netflix, McDonald’s, adidas, Slack, and Hyundai Motor Group, establishing its position as a leader in design innovation. The firm also conducts business with major developers in various countries, building world-class workplaces, retail, and public spaces in the global market.
Its accolades are wide-ranging, including the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award (Interior Design category) and Fast Company magazine's 'Innovation by Design Award (Workplace category).' From large-scale interior design to experimental pop-ups and social contribution projects, the firm continues to explore the correlation between 'space and human behavior,' leading the industry as a global leader.
*The information contained in this document is current as of the date of the announcement. Please be aware that it is subject to change without notice.
*Company names, service names, and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.