Overview
Sankei Building Co., Ltd. has completed "KiGi AKIHABARA," its first wooden mid-rise office building, in Higashi-Kanda 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The nine-story building combines wood and steel construction, offering a new option for wood-forward office buildings in central Tokyo.
Access
About a 6-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line's Akihabara Station, Toei Shinjuku Line's Iwamotocho Station, and JR's Asakusabashi Station.
Sustainability Programs
To mark the completion, the building will host hands-on sustainability programs, positioning the urban office as a "gateway to the forest." Offerings include a "Forest Crayon" workshop for parents and children, a recurring "KiGi Sustainable Open LAB" session series, and "MODRINAE," a program that grows saplings and returns them to the forest.
Details
- Location: Higashi-Kanda 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Completed: May 29, 2026
- Structure: Hybrid wood/steel, 9 stories
Recommended For
- Those interested in redevelopment and urban planning trends around Akihabara
- Readers interested in sustainable architectural design
- Companies considering office relocation near Akihabara
