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.
Wood Design Award 2026
According to Sankei Building's announcement on October 14, 2026, KiGi AKIHABARA has received the Wood Design Award 2026.
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
