Headquarters to Relocate to TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY New Office to Officially Open on July 1

KDDI Corporation

Tokyo, April 10, 2025―KDDI Corporation will begin relocating its headquarters to THE LINKPILLAR 1 NORTH in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY starting April 28, 2025, and will hold the grand opening of the new headquarters on July 1, 2025. The new headquarters is built around the concept of a "Connectable City that evolves the power to connect and continues to inspire an exciting future." KDDI aims to create a hub where not only KDDI Group members, but also customers and partners can come together, share ideas, experiment, and drive innovation―like a city in itself.

The new headquarters features collaborative spaces designed to encourage co-creation both within and outside the company, areas for hosting events in partnership with Group companies, and offices with flexible layouts that can easily adapt to changing work styles. These elements will foster active communication and drive the generation of new ideas and innovation. In addition, KDDI plans to conduct trials and demonstrations aimed at realizing a smart city, including the use of robots and office BPO services.

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Takanawa has long been a hub of interaction and innovation. In the Edo period, it served as the gateway to the capital through the Takanawa Okido Gate. About 150 years ago, it was also the site of a groundbreaking moment in history when Japan's first railway ran on the sea here. TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY carries on this legacy of connection and innovation. It is envisioned as a testing ground for a fulfilling life 100 years into the future, where ideas, services, and knowledge converge to create new solutions for a better tomorrow.

At TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, KDDI is working to realize a smart city by leveraging its corporate brand WAKONX. Initiatives include the Machi App, which delivers timely information to users by combining urban and au data; autonomous robots that support daily life; and a "dashboard" that simulates the city's future. Through these efforts, KDDI aims to connect people and the city in meaningful ways.

KDDI will use its new headquarters as a hub to foster cross-company and cross-department collaboration and synergy, taking on the challenge of connecting with partners to create the future. The initiatives launched in Takanawa are expected to expand nationwide―and eventually across the world.

■Key Features of the New Headquarters

The new headquarters is designed to support flexible, high-productivity work styles, continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of how we work.

1. Open Collaboration

To encourage co-creation both within and outside the company, the new headquarters includes collaborative spaces and event areas open to various departments, Group companies, customers, and partners alike.

2. Flexible Office Layout

The office design accommodates evolving work styles driven by changes in the business or external environment. With movable furniture and wireless connectivity across workspaces, layouts can be easily reconfigured as needed.

3. Performance Support

Robots and office BPO services help guide visitors through showrooms, deliver beverages, and support other tasks, allowing employees to focus on their core responsibilities. These technologies are part of KDDI's WAKONX SmartCity solution, which utilizes both urban and au data to advance smart city initiatives. For more details, please refer to this page.

4. Refresh Areas

The headquarters features a cafeteria and dining spaces offering nutritionally balanced meals, along with fitness areas that host wellness seminars―providing an environment that supports both physical and mental well-being.