Fukuoka Jisho

What Fukuoka Jisho does

Fukuoka Jisho Co., Ltd. (福岡地所株式会社) is a privately held diversified real estate developer founded in 1970 and headquartered in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. The company operates across six business segments — office, commercial facilities, logistics, residential, hotel, and new business — with a portfolio that includes Grade A office buildings (Tenjin Business Center, Connect Square Hakata, Hakata FD Business Center, the upcoming Tenjin Business Center II), landmark retail complexes (Canal City Hakata since 1996, Konoha Mall Hashimoto, Park Place Oita, NOBOLT), the LOGICITY multi-story logistics facility brand across Fukuoka and Kyushu, residential offerings spanning the NEXUS condominium series, CLUB NEXUS rental residences, and hit model home parks, as well as hotels operated under the Hotel Forza brand and THE BASICS FUKUOKA.

The company's revenue model combines recurring rental and management income across office, commercial, logistics, and hotel assets with one-time residential sales and emerging fee/incubation income from its new business segment. Notable technology and architectural differentiators include OMA/Rem Koolhaas-designed seismic isolation in Tenjin Business Center (1.5x new seismic standards), BSL2/P2 wet laboratory specifications at f-labs Kyushu University Hospital, and collaborations with internationally recognized architects (Schmidt Hammer Lassen, 3XN). The Fukuoka Growth Next (FGN) public-private startup support facility, operated since 2017 with Fukuoka City, Sakura Internet, GMO Pepabo, and for Startups, and the January 2026 launch of f-labs as Japan's first private rental laboratory on a national university hospital campus, reflect a strategy that extends beyond traditional development into ecosystem and vertical-platform plays.

Fukuoka Jisho sells through direct enterprise sales teams for each business unit, model home exhibition parks for residential, direct booking for hotels, and on-site property management offices for retail and office facilities. Distribution is concentrated in the Kyushu region with a Singapore Representative Office (established 2015) supporting limited Southeast Asia business development. The company is led by Representative Director and President Ichiro Enomoto (榎本一郎) and operates through group subsidiaries including Sun Life, FJ Urban Operations, FJ Entertainment Works, FJ Logic, FJ Hotels, and FJ Business Solutions. Major corporate partnerships include Hoshino Resorts (hospitality, 2021), Nishi-Nihon City Bank (Tenjin Big Bang redevelopment), and Kyushu Electric Power (Tenjin Business Center II JV).

Name

Fukuoka Jisho

Legal name

Fukuoka Jisho Co., Ltd.

Website

https://fukuokajisho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fukuoka Jisho is a privately held Fukuoka-based diversified real estate developer operating across six segments — office, commercial, logistics, residential, hotel, and new business — serving enterprise tenants, consumers, and the startup ecosystem across the Kyushu region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate M&A / Joint Venture Advisory (Platform Deals, Partnerships) (BPAJANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Strategic Partnership & Ecosystem Investment Arms (FSANAHAF), Corporate Strategic Real Assets & Infrastructure Venture Investing (FSANAHAN)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Office leasing
• Commercial property
• Logistics facilities
• Hotel operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Office Development and Leasing: Development, ownership, and leasing of office buildings including Tenjin Business Center, Hakata FD Business Center, Connect Square Hakata, and multiple business center properties across Fukuoka and Kyushu. Revenue generated from office space rentals and property management fees.
2. Commercial Facility Management: Operation and management of retail commercial facilities including Canal City Hakata, Konoha Mall Hashimoto, Park Place Oita, and NOBOLT entertainment facility. Revenue from tenant leasing, management fees, and common area charges.
3. Logistics Facilities: Development and operation of logistics facilities under the LOGICITY brand including Minato Kashii North, Koga, Ogori, Sue, and Tosu facilities. Revenue from warehouse and logistics space leasing.
4. Residential Development: Development and sales of condominiums (Nexus series, CLUB NEXUS series) and rental residences. Also operates model home exhibition parks (hit住宅展示場). Revenue from property sales and rental income.
5. Hotel Operations: Operation of hotels under Hotel Forza brand and THE BASICS FUKUOKA. Revenue from accommodation services, food and beverage, and related hospitality services.
6. New Business (Startup Support & Life Science): Startup ecosystem development through FGN and life science lab operations through f-labs. Revenue model includes facility leasing, program fees, and potential equity gains from startup investments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fukuoka Jisho is a comprehensive diversified real estate developer that plans, develops, leases, and operates properties across six business segments: office buildings (Tenjin Business Center, Connect Square Hakata, Hakata FD Business Center), commercial retail complexes (Canal City Hakata, Konoha Mall Hashimoto, Park Place Oita), logistics facilities under the Logi City brand, residential properties under CLUB NEXUS and NEXUS brands, hotels (THE BASICS FUKUOKA and Hotel Forza chain), and new business ventures including Fukuoka Growth Next startup support and f-labs life science laboratories. Revenue is generated through leasing fees, property management fees, condominium unit sales, hotel accommodation, and program/innovation services.

Product overview

Fukuoka Jisho is a diversified real estate developer operating across six business segments: Office, Commercial/Retail, Logistics, Residence, Hotel, and New Business. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning Grade A office buildings (Tenjin Business Center, Connect Square Hakata), retail complexes (Canal City Hakata, Konoha Mall Hashimoto, Park Place Oita), logistics facilities (Logi City brand), residential properties (CLUB NEXUS rentals, NEXUS condominiums, hit model home parks), hotels (THE BASICS FUKUOKA, Hotel Forza brand), and innovative new ventures including startup incubation (Fukuoka Growth Next) and life sciences labs (f-labs Kyushu University Hospital). The company also operates a proprietary mobile app (f-JOY) for its retail properties with approximately 250,000 members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Logicity: Logistics facility brand operated by Fukuoka Jisho in Fukuoka and Kyushu region.
• CLUB NEXUS
• hit
• Fukuoka Growth Next (FGN)
• f-labs
• Hotel Forza

Products and services

• Tenjin Business Center (天神ビジネスセンター) A 19-story Grade A office building directly connected to Tenjin Subway Station featuring pixel-structured glass facade designed by OMA (Rem Koolhaas), large-scale seismic isolation structure at 1.5x new seismic standards, and advanced infectious disease countermeasures including enhanced ventilation and non-contact elevator systems. Flagship project of the Tenjin Big Bang urban redevelopment initiative targeting enterprise tenants; NEC Corporation consolidated 7 Kyushu group companies into the building in 2022 and Socialwire operates CROSSCOOP Fukuoka Tenjin shared office space.
• Connect Square Hakata (コネクト平方博多) A 12-story office building in Hakata Station East area featuring steel-framed construction, 21,443 sqm floor area, and design by Schmidt Hammer Lassen with open office layouts emphasizing natural light. Winner of the 2025 Good Design Award; serves enterprise office tenants in the Hakata district.
• Hakata FD Business Center (博多FDビジネスセンター) A 12-story office building in Fukuoka's Koufukumachi area with large floor plates, BCP (Business Continuity Planning) features, and concrete-filled steel tube construction totaling 21,786 sqm. Targets enterprise tenants prioritizing operational continuity.
• Canal City Hakata (キャナルシティ博多) Japan's first large-scale mixed-use commercial complex featuring a central canal and fountain across 252,500 sqm, integrating retail, dining, cinema, theater, amusement, hotel, and showroom functions. Operated since April 1996 with annual visitors surpassing 1.7 million in FY2017 and cumulative visitors exceeding 300 million; serves retail tenants across fashion, F&B, and entertainment categories.
• Konoha Mall Hashimoto (木の葉モール橋本) A lifestyle-focused shopping mall in Fukuoka's Nishi Ward opened April 2011, emphasizing environmental harmony, sustainable energy, and community-based retail experience. Received the Japan Shopping Center Association Regional Contribution Prize in 2015 and integrates food court with LINE mobile ordering services.
• Park Place Oita (パークプレイス大分) A large-scale regional shopping mall in Oita Prefecture opened in 2002 with a 'Park Entertainment' concept combining shopping, dining, cinema, and outdoor recreation across 87,900 sqm. Won the Japan Shopping Center Association Regional Contribution Prize in 2013; managed by Fukuoka Jisho's Oita branch.
• NOBOLT (ノボルト) A large-scale indoor sports and amusement facility within Marinoa City Fukuoka opened September 2019 in partnership with Taito Corporation, featuring 16 attractions combining digital technology with athletic activities across approximately 4,000 sqm with 20m ceiling height. Entertainment destination operating as a joint venture between Fukuoka Jisho (real estate) and Taito (entertainment/amusement expertise).
• Logi City (ロジシティ) Logistics Facilities Multi-story logistics facility brand developed across Fukuoka and Kyushu regions featuring specifications including 1.5 t/m² floor load capacity, 5.5m+ clear height, 11.5m×11.5m column spacing, EV parking, and truck berths. Targets e-commerce and distribution companies requiring modern logistics infrastructure optimized for Kyushu's highway network; integrated with F.J. Logistics joint venture for e-commerce logistics services.
• CLUB NEXUS Rental Residences A premium rental residential brand offering modern apartments in prime Fukuoka locations including Yakuin (CLUB NEXUS 薬院大通) and Ohori Nishi (CLUB NEXUS 大濠西) with concierge services and community facilities. Targets individual renters seeking quality housing in high-growth Fukuoka locations.
• NEXUS Series Condominiums (ネクサスシリーズ) Condominium development brand featuring architecturally distinctive properties including Nexus World with buildings designed by Steven Holl, Rem Koolhaas, Christian de Portzamparc, and other internationally renowned architects. Nexus Daikoku Park received the 2016 Good Design Award for successfully utilizing prime location while maintaining environmental value; targets individual homebuyers seeking architecturally distinguished residences.
• hit Model Home Parks (hit住宅展示場) Model home exhibition facilities operated across Fukuoka under the hit housing exhibition brand, including Marina-dori (37 model homes), Kashii Miya Mae (10 homes), Onojo (31 homes), and Kurume (15 homes). Physical exhibition parks where consumers can visit, compare, and contract for model houses across multiple builders in a single location.
• THE BASICS FUKUOKA A full-service hotel opened March 2020 in the Hakata area, operated under the 'WONDER' slogan with focus on color and experiential hospitality. Acquired from ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka as part of Fukuoka Jisho's partnership with Hoshino Resorts Group signed March 2021; targets domestic and international travelers visiting Fukuoka.
• Hotel Forza (ホテルフォルツァ) A smart hotel chain focused on sleep comfort and value with 7+ operating properties across Japan as of 2021, including locations in Hakata, Nagasaki, Osaka Kitahama, Kanazawa, and Kyoto Shijo. Operated by subsidiary FJ Hotels; targets business travelers and tourists seeking centrally located lodging with consistent quality at value pricing.
• Fukuoka Growth Next (FGN) A public-private startup support facility opened April 2017 in a repurposed 90+ year old former elementary school building in central Fukuoka. Fukuoka Jisho operates as one of five operating committee members alongside Fukuoka City, Sakura Internet, GMO Pepabo, and for Startups. The facility has hosted more than 400 startup companies since opening, with tenant startups raising approximately ¥300 billion in cumulative funding as of FY2023, and includes hands-on programs, pitch contests, mentoring, events, and seminars. Mission is to nurture unicorn companies from Fukuoka and create open innovation opportunities with Fukuoka Jisho's business units.
• f-labs Kyushu University Hospital (エフラボ九大病院) Japan's first private enterprise-operated rental laboratory facility within a national university hospital campus, opened January 2026 in partnership with Kyushu University Hospital. Combines leasable wet laboratories meeting BSL2/P2 specifications (500 kg/m² floor load capacity, 2,700mm ceiling height, 300mm OA floor, three-layer security access control) with incubation functions. First certified 'Fukuoka Bio-community Certified Incubation Facility' by Fukuoka Bio-community Promotion Council; hosts over 50 participating companies at opening including Gaia Bio Medicine K.K., with seven venture capital firms providing financing connections.
• f-JOY Mobile Application (f-JOYアプリ) A proprietary mobile application serving as a unified point card, coupon, and information platform for 4 commercial facilities (Canal City Hakata, Konoha Mall Hashimoto, Park Place Oita, and NOBOLT) with approximately 250,000 registered members. Features point card accumulation, app-exclusive coupons, event notifications, and facility information; serves end-customers visiting the commercial facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• FGN startups raised approximately ¥300 billion in cumulative funding as of FY2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Kyushu Electric Power (九州電力)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Special purpose company (天神一丁目761プロジェクト合同会社) comprising Fukuoka Jisho, Kyushu Electric Power, and Craftia for Tenjin Business Center II commercial zone development. Kyushu Electric Power contributes as regional utility partner in the mixed-use development project.
• Craftia (株式会社クラフティア)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Special purpose company partner in Tenjin Business Center II commercial zone development. Craftia participates as design/development specialist in the joint venture with Fukuoka Jisho and Kyushu Electric Power.
• Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026Partnership for f-labs Kyushu University Hospital life science facility. Prefecture certified the facility as first Fukuoka Bio-community Certified Incubation Facility and provides support for common experimental equipment.
• Kyushu University Hospital (九州大学病院)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026Host institution for Japan's first private enterprise rental laboratory on national university hospital campus. Partnership enables clinical-adjacent life science research with direct corridor connection to hospital. First and third floors house ARO Next Generation Medical Center and Life Science Innovation Hub.
• Fukuoka Bio-community Promotion Council (福岡バイオコミュニティ推進会議)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2025Certifying body for Fukuoka Bio-community Certified Incubation Facility designation. Council recognizes f-labs as first certified facility for life science industry revitalization in Fukuoka Prefecture.
• Nishi-Nihon Railroad (西日本鉄道)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2022Joint development of Inaba-cho underground passage connecting Tenjin area stations and buildings including Tenjin Business Center. Partnership enhances pedestrian network and accessibility in Tenjin district.
• Mitsubishi Estate (三菱地所)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2022Joint development of Inaba-cho underground passage infrastructure project. Mitsubishi Estate participates as major real estate developer in Tenjin district infrastructure enhancement.
• Nishi-Nihon City Bank (西日本シティ銀行)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2022Joint development of (tentative) Sumitomo Life Fukuoka Building/West Street Business Center rebuilding project. The project received Tenjin Big Bang bonus from Fukuoka City, implementing infectious disease response and Fukuoka Art Next initiatives. Partnership leverages bank's real estate assets with Fukuoka Jisho's development expertise.
• Cyfuse Biomedical (株式会社サイフューズ)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2022Business and capital alliance for regenerative medicine and cell therapy sectors. Partnership aims to create regional revitalization through life science and education businesses, with Fukuoka Jisho investing in growth fields.
• Obayashi Group (大成建設/大成ロテック)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2022Green charging port demonstration experiment at Marina City Fukuoka. Obayashi Group provides research and development of renewable energy-based charging infrastructure for electric mobility.
• mobby ride (株式会社mobby ride)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2022Electric kickboard mobility service for green charging port demonstration at Marina City Fukuoka. mobby ride provides electric mobility vehicles for the sustainability initiative.
• Hoshino Resorts (星野リゾート)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2021Basic partnership agreement signed March 2021 for hospitality collaboration. Hoshino Resorts participates in Canal City Hakata operations, and Fukuoka Jisho acquired ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka (now THE BASICS FUKUOKA). Partnership aims to leverage Hoshino Resorts' hotel operation expertise and brand strength combined with Fukuoka Jisho's regional urban development capabilities to contribute to Fukuoka's development and explore ASEAN market expansion.
• Taito (タイトー)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2019Joint development of NOBOLT indoor sports entertainment facility at Marina City Fukuoka. Taito contributes entertainment/amusement expertise while Fukuoka Jisho provides real estate. Facility opened September 2019 with approximately 4,000 sqm and 20m height featuring 16 attractions.
• Fukuoka City (福岡市)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Fukuoka Growth Next operating committee member in public-private cooperative startup support facility. City provides institutional support and funding while Fukuoka Jisho provides real estate and operational expertise. Partnership aims to nurture unicorn companies from Fukuoka.
• Sakura Internet (さくらインターネット)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017FGN operating committee member providing internet infrastructure and technology ecosystem expertise. Partnership leverages Sakura Internet's cloud and hosting capabilities for startup support services.
• GMO Pepabo (GMOペパボ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017FGN operating committee member contributing startup ecosystem and internet platform expertise. Partnership supports startup community development at Fukuoka Growth Next.
• for Startups (フォースタートアップス)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017FGN operating committee member providing startup support and recruitment platform expertise. Partnership enables startup recruitment and ecosystem development services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. One of Japan's largest diversified real estate developers with a national portfolio of Grade A office, retail, and residential properties. Already a joint venture partner with Fukuoka Jisho on the Inaba-cho underground passage infrastructure project, positioning it as both a strategic partner and emerging competitor in the Tenjin district.
• Tokyu Land Corporation: Diversified Japanese real estate developer with operations across residential, commercial, office, and hotel segments. Comparable diversified business model to Fukuoka Jisho's six-segment platform, though with broader geographic reach across Tokyo and other major Japanese cities.
• Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. One of Japan's largest diversified real estate developers with nationwide office, retail, residential, and hotel operations. Comparable to Fukuoka Jisho across all six business segments at significantly greater scale, providing a public-market benchmark for diversified Japanese real estate developer valuations.
• Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. Major Japanese real estate developer with a diversified portfolio of office buildings, condominiums, and housing. Comparable to Fukuoka Jisho in office and residential development, with greater national scale and a more established investment property portfolio.

Others

• Hoshino Resorts Co., Ltd. Premium Japanese hotel operator with luxury and resort properties. Strategic partner with Fukuoka Jisho for hospitality collaboration (Canal City Hakata participation, THE BASICS FUKUOKA), making it directly relevant to the hotel business segment rather than the broader real estate platform.

Regional players

• Nishi-Nihon Railroad Co., Ltd. Kyushu-based transportation and real estate conglomerate with regional real estate operations. Joint venture partner with Fukuoka Jisho on the Inaba-cho underground passage and a Kyushu regional player with overlapping geographic focus, though broader transportation business.

Direct peers

• Mori Building Co., Ltd. Tokyo-based major mixed-use real estate developer known for landmark projects like Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills. Highly comparable to Fukuoka Jisho in pioneering large-scale mixed-use urban developments (Canal City Hakata, Tenjin Business Center) with world-class architecture and integrated commercial-office-entertainment concepts.
• Hulic Co., Ltd. Tokyo-focused mixed-use real estate developer known for compact, transit-oriented Grade A office and commercial developments. Comparable to Fukuoka Jisho in pursuing premium office and mixed-use developments in prime urban locations with strong design and sustainability credentials.
• Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. Japan's largest homebuilder and a leading logistics real estate developer through DPL brand. Directly comparable to Fukuoka Jisho in logistics facilities (LOGICITY) and residential development (CLUB NEXUS / NEXUS), with greater scale and national footprint.
• Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. Japanese real estate developer specializing in Grade A office buildings in central Tokyo. Directly comparable to Fukuoka Jisho's office segment (Tenjin Business Center, Connect Square Hakata), though focused on Tokyo rather than regional cities.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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