Daiichi Building

What Daiichi Building does

THE DAI-ICHI BUILDING CO., LTD is a Tokyo-based property management company founded in 1951 that has served Japan's commercial real estate market for over 75 years. The company delivers comprehensive property management services to building owners and property investors, office leasing services to tenants, filming location rentals to production companies, and damage insurance agency services to individuals and corporate customers. Operations span approximately 26 branch offices across nine regions of Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, with a managed portfolio of 180+ properties including landmark assets such as Art Village Osaki Central Tower (Tokyo HQ), Daiichi Life Hibiya First, BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai Tower, Nagoya International Center Building, and Shinko Osaka Center Building.

The company's product surface includes a property management service line (building operations, tenant management, maintenance coordination), an office leasing service line, a location services line for film and photography, and a damage insurance agency line distributed through partnerships with five major Japanese and international insurers (Sompo Japan, Tokio Marine & Nichido, Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Nissay Dowa, AIG). The technology layer is modest: a corporate website featuring 360-degree VR property tours via Theta360 integration, an AI chatbot for customer inquiries (deployed 2025, with disclosed latency and query-coverage limitations), and a LINE messaging integration for insurance accident reporting. No proprietary models, patents, or advanced AI/ML infrastructure are referenced.

Daiichi Building operates within the broader Daiichi Life/Marubeni Group ecosystem, alongside affiliated entities in real estate, asset management, REIT advisory, and urban development. Revenue derives from four streams: property management fees (managed services), leasing commissions (professional services), location rental income, and insurance agency commissions (licensing/agency economics). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; services are delivered via direct sales through the branch network and self-service web inquiry channels. The company is privately held with no public ticker and no revenue disclosure in the source materials. In 2025 it adopted a new group vision and corporate logo, and in 2026 it executed an organizational restructuring and adopted a fiduciary duty policy for its insurance agency operations.

Name

Daiichi Building

Legal name

THE DAI-ICHI BUILDING CO., LTD

Website

https://dai-ichi-building.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Daiichi Building is a Tokyo-based Japanese property management company founded in 1951, serving building owners, office tenants, film productions, and insurance customers across Japan through 26 branch offices and a portfolio of 180+ managed properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Property Management

NAICS

Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Property Management (BPAJAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office Tenant Representation (BPAJALAA)

Keywords

• Property management services
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Building operations management
• Office space leasing
• Damage insurance agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: Ongoing property management services for building owners, including building operations, tenant management, and maintenance coordination.
2. Leasing Services: Office space leasing services for tenants seeking office space in managed buildings.
3. Damage Insurance Services: Insurance agency services offering various damage insurance products including group accident insurance, automobile insurance, and fire insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Daiichi Building provides comprehensive property management services for building owners including building operations, tenant management, and maintenance coordination across a nationwide Japanese portfolio. The company also operates office leasing brokerage connecting tenants with available office spaces, location filming services for TV/film productions using managed buildings, and damage insurance agency services (group accident, automobile, fire, income support) in partnership with major Japanese insurers. VR property viewing technology is offered as a leasing differentiator.

Product overview

Daiichi Building offers a comprehensive property management ecosystem consisting of property management services for building owners, office leasing for tenants seeking office space, location filming services using their managed properties, damage insurance services through partner insurance companies, and VR property viewing technology. The portfolio includes office buildings, commercial properties, and hotels across Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Management Services (プロパティマネジメント) Comprehensive property management for building owners, including building operations, tenant management, maintenance coordination, and property consulting for commercial real estate assets across Japan.
• Office Leasing (オフィスをお探しの方)

Quantifiable outcome

• Private REIT assets exceeded 100 billion yen milestone

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• 第一ライフ丸紅リアルEstate株式会社 (Daiichi Life Marubeni Real Estate Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of of the DMRE Group ecosystem, providing real estate services within the broader First Life and Marubeni network.
• 相互住宅株式会社 (Sogo Jutaku Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company within the DMRE Group offering housing and residential services.
• 第一生命リアルEstateアセットマネジメント株式会社 (Daiichi Life Realty Asset Management Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsset management company specializing in real estate assets within the First Life Group.
• 丸紅リアルEstateマネジメント株式会社 (Marubeni Realty Management Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarubeni Group company providing real estate management services.
• 丸紅都市開発株式会社 (Marubeni Urban Development Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban development company within the Marubeni Group involved in city development projects.
• 損害保険ジャパン株式会社 (Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance company partner for damage insurance products including group accident insurance, automobile insurance, and fire insurance. Provides accident support hotline and claims services.
• 東京海上日動火災保険株式会社 (Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance company partner providing vehicle and property insurance products through Daiichi Building's agency.
• 三井住友海上火災保険株式会社 (Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partner providing various property and casualty insurance products.
• あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険株式会社 (Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd.)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partner for automobile and property insurance products.
• AIG損害保険株式会社 (AIG Property Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd.)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational insurance company partner providing casualty and property insurance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mori Building: Tokyo-based developer and operator of premium office and mixed-use properties (Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills). Direct overlap in office property management and tenant leasing services for premium commercial assets, with a more upscale portfolio focus.
• Mitsubishi Estate: One of Japan's largest real estate developers and office building owners/operators. Comparable as a broad incumbent managing large office portfolios in central Tokyo with in-house property management, leasing, and tenant services — operating on a much larger scale than Daiichi Building but in the same core categories.
• Mitsui Fudosan: One of Japan's largest real estate developers with an extensive office building portfolio and in-house property management. Directly comparable in office PM, leasing, and tenant services for premium Japanese office assets, but operating at significantly larger scale with a broader asset class mix.
• Tokyu Land Corporation: Major Japanese real estate developer with significant office and commercial property management operations. Comparable in providing PM, leasing, and tenant services across a nationwide office portfolio, with broader development activities beyond Daiichi Building's PM focus.
• Daiwa House Industry: Japan's largest homebuilder with a substantial commercial real estate division covering office development, ownership, and PM. Comparable in providing integrated commercial property services at scale, though primarily known for logistics and residential development.
• Sumitomo Realty & Development: Large Japanese real estate developer and operator with extensive office, commercial, and residential property management. Comparable in delivering integrated PM and leasing services across a diversified portfolio, but with significantly larger scale and broader development exposure.

Direct peers

• Tokyo Tatemono: Japanese real estate company with a strong office leasing and property management business, including the well-known "Otemachi Building" and other central Tokyo assets. Closely comparable business mix of office PM, leasing brokerage, and building operations services for institutional owners.
• Tosei Corporation: Mid-sized Japanese real estate company with a meaningful office and commercial property management and leasing business. Closely comparable in scale and service mix to Daiichi Building, serving both property owners and tenants in Tokyo and other major cities.
• Hulic: Tokyo-based real estate company specializing in office and commercial property ownership and management. Direct overlap in office PM and tenant leasing services, with a focused portfolio of mid-to-large Tokyo office assets similar to Daiichi Building's Art Village Osaki and Hibiya First assets.
• NTT Urban Development: Subsidiary of NTT Group focused on office building development, leasing, and property management. Directly comparable as an office-focused PM and leasing operator serving enterprise tenants in major Japanese business districts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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