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Tokyo Midtown Roppongi, Tokyo, JAPAN 27 – 30 May 2024

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Mon 27 May 1:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Tokyo Midtown PLAZA B1F, Ishinki sculpture

Study Tour | MIYASHITA PARK: Transformation through Urban Renewal

Previously a public park located along the Yamanote line, the revitalised MIYASHITA PARK is now home to a shopping mall, a variety of restaurants and cafe´s, as well as a hotel. In its overhaul, it was reimagined as a multi-dimensional facility with something to suit everyone. The highlight is its spacious green rooftop park, complete with skate park, a bouldering wall, a sand-covered court perfect for beach volleyball, and an open lawn area. The park is a shining example of enhancing public land utilisation and successful placemaking of public space through urban renewal in a new era that resonates with the younger demographic, offering a welcoming environment for social and cultural interaction and community engagement.
 
 
Meeting point: Tokyo Midtown
 
Bus transportation will be provided between Tokyo Midtown and Miyashita Park.
 
Tour registration fee: US$50. Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
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Mon 27 May 3:30 PM — 6:30 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Tokyo Midtown PLAZA B1F, Ishinki sculpture

Study Tour | Perpetuating the Olympic Legacy: Transforming Trophies into Assets (Full Member exclusive)

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games brought joy to the world. The tour will oversee an 18-hectare redevelopment project in which the Olympic Village, where top athletes from around the world stayed, will be redeveloped by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and 11 private developers into more than 5,600 residential units and commercial facilities.
 
In the surrounding area, a transportation terminal, a large waterside park, an elementary and junior high school, a hydrogen station, etc. have been developed, and the total development area is approximately 31 hectares, making it a unique town that takes advantage of the Olympic legacy.
 
This tour will include an on-site inspection of the renovated housing block (exterior and part of the common areas), followed by a presentation on the development overview and concept, and a tour of the housing model room.
 
Meeting point: Tokyo Midtown
 
Bus transportation will be provided between Tokyo Midtown and the Olympic Village. 
 
This is an all-weather tour and open to ULI Full Members only. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
Tour registration fee: US$50. Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
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Mon 27 May 5:00 PM — 9:00 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo lyf Ginza Tokyo, Event Space

Young Leaders Group Forum and Ginza Study Tour: Transformation in Tokyo’s Retail Hub

YLG Forum at the ULI Asia Pacific Summit in Tokyo empowers future industry leaders through insightful discussions and networking. Led by the regional YLG Committee, the event features a captivating panel exploring the interconnectedness of people, capital, and sectors in driving economic recovery, focusing on key trends in tourism, hospitality, investment, and community integration. Live Q&A and audience interaction further illuminate the new trends shaping real estate. 
 
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To complete your YLG Forum experience, we offer an optional tour of Ginza: Transformation in Tokyo's Retail Hub
 
 
 
Embark on an exclusive Ginza Market Overview & Walking Tour with PGIM Real Estate with over 20 years of track record in Tokyo high street retail, offering an in-depth look at opportunities in tourism-driven retail.
 
Ginza remains the premier shopping destination for both inbound and domestic tourists in Japan, with Chuo Dori as the most prestigious retail street at its heart. While one continues to find many of Tokyo’s original department stores still thrive there, the area now offers a vibrant mix of retailers, galleries, and restaurants. We will visit several retail properties in Ginza, and learn about how the area has transformed over the last few decades and how it may have to evolve in the future to continue meeting visitors’ expectations.
 
Meeting point: Private Dining Room in NAMIKI 667 at 3F of Hyatt Centric Ginza
 
You must be a YLG Forum attendee to register to this tour. It is limited to 20 pax on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your spot on the tour, please email ULI Customer Service after registering for YLG forum.
 
Programmes are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.  
 
ULI thanks our tour hosts:
 
Ryuji Katayama, Executive Director, Asia Value Partners Portfolio Management, PGIM Real Estate
Ryuji Katayama is a portfolio manager and executive director at PGIM Real Estate in Singapore, renowned for his expertise in managing the Asia Pacific value add fund series. With a background in the Transactions at PGIM Real Estate in Tokyo, Ryuji excels in deal origination and execution for funds and separate accounts. His strategic acumen extends to active asset management strategies and dispositions, honed since joining PGIM Real Estate in Tokyo in 2012 before transitioning to Singapore in 2018.
 
Miho Terada, Vice President, Portfolio Management, PGMI Real Estate
Miho Terada is a vice president and portfolio manager at PGIM Real Estate. Based in Tokyo, Miho manages several Japan-focused separate accounts. Her responsibilities include the construction of portfolio strategies, evaluation of new deal opportunities, development of asset business plans and supervision of fund operations and financial performance. Prior to her portfolio management role, she was an asset manager for Japanese properties across numerous PGIM Real Estate portfolios.
Tue 28 May 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Tokyo Midtown PLAZA B1F, Ishinki sculpture

Study Tour | Reaching New Heights: ESR Higashi Ogishima DC – A Revolution in Logistics

The Higashi Ogishima Distribution Centre set a new benchmark in modern logistics infrastructure and now represents a beacon in urban rejuvenation. At nine storeys tall, it stands as Japan's tallest and one of its largest logistics facilities, delivering significant scale and capacity. Its human-centric and sustainable design have earned it S-rank CASBEE certification and BELS five stars rating. To meet the diverse needs of its users and enhance operational efficiency, the facility incorporates a range of amenities including three lounges, bowling alleys, 24-hour stores, a sky deck, private dining options, a park, fitness facilities, shower rooms, a free children's day-care center, and restrooms for drivers. 
 
This tour will provide ULI members unique access and insights into this unique and groundbreaking facility.
 
Meeting point: Tokyo Midtown
 
Bus transportation will be provided between Tokyo Midtown and the distribution centre. 
 
Tour registration fee: US$50. Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
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Tue 28 May 8:45 AM — 11:30 AM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Roppongi Station Exit 4B, Taxi stand

Study Tour | Azabudai Hills: City-Within-a-City in Central Tokyo

 
 
Azabudai Hills embodies the concept of a modern urban village, offering a vast open space in the heart of Tokyo filled with lush greenery that fosters community building and connectivity. It prioritises "Green & Wellness," creating an environment where residents can live in harmony with nature, promoting healthy and fulfilling lifestyles. Its sustainability efforts have led to it receiving preliminary certifications in LEED-ND, LEED-BD+C, and WELL as of March 2024, showcasing its commitment to environmental responsibility and wellness. In collaboration with renown global architects like Heatherwick Studios, Azabudai Hills has created a vibrant urban space where art and culture seamlessly blend together, making it a unique and transformative urban development in Tokyo that prioritises community well-being and environmental sustainability.
 
Join us on this stakeholder led tour by Mori Building as we delve into the inner workings of this extraordinary new development in the heart of central Tokyo.
 
Meeting point: Roppongi Station
 
Participants will be walking to Azabudai Hills. All will disperse from Azabudai Hills after the tour.
 
This is an all-weather tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 
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Thu 30 May 5:30 AM — 12:30 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Tokyo Midtown PLAZA B1F, Ishinki sculpture

Study Tour | Disney Behind the Glitter: Making Dreamland Run

Join our hosts as the team from Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Tokyo DisneySea.

Participants will enjoy a private early morning tour of the resort before the day's official opening. As the resort receives its first visitors for the day, the group will return to Walt Disney Animation Japan via a back of house (BOH) route, where the group will see BOH operations in progress. Our hosts will share an in-depth presentation of the history and relationship between Disney and Oriental Land Company (OLC), an introduction to WDI, and a glimpse into the Imagineering process.
 
Meeting point: Tokyo Midtown
 
Bus transportation will be provided between Tokyo Midtown and Disney.
 
This is an all-weather tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. 
 
Tour registration fee: US$50. Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
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ULI thanks our tour hosts:

Peter Arnet, Project Management Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering
Graduate from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, with a bachelor's degree in Architecture and a master's in Business Administration. Peter started his career with Walt Disney Imagineering in 1989 as Principal Project Planner for Mickey's Toontown and Indiana Jones at Disneyland in Anaheim. After WDI, Peter joined Universal Studios as Project Director for Universal Lands of Adventure in Orlando and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. Leaving the theme park world for eleven years, he joined the management teams who led mega-resort projects in Las Vegas, museums for the Smithsonian Institute and the DHS campus in Washington D.C. as well as foreign assignments like the Hilton Waterfront project in Tripoli, Libya. He rejoined WDI as a Project Executive to help deliver Shanghai Disneyland Resort. Peter currently resides in Tokyo, completing the Fantasy Springs project as Project Management Executive.
 
Sarah Bader, Representative Director and Principal, Gensler
As Managing Director for Gensler’s Tokyo office, I lead local and global teams and clients through delivering solutions that meet both the aesthetic and business requirements for clients around the world. With three years of leading the firm’s 300 person Chicago office, My strengths stem from analyzing strategic business goals through leading teams in creating world-class programming, space planning, conceptual development and design development. As a project director, I have spent two decades taking projects from concept through execution with an exceptional ability to understand issues and provide custom, client-focused solutions. My background spans across a wide variety of industries and project types, which have proven to be successful for large and small projects alike. From new high-rise hospitals in the heart of a city’s bustling downtown, to familiar and intimate workplace design, My constant curiosity has led me to travel the world, seeing design from multiple viewpoints, and create distinctive and compelling solutions for clients around the globe.
 
Andy Chew, Principal Landscape Architect, Walt Disney Imagineering
Graduate from Cal Poly State University, Pomona, with a bachelor of science in Landscape Architecture. Andy joined Walt Disney Imagineering in 2011 to support the design and development of Adventure Isle and Treasure Cove for Shanghai Disneyland. After SHDL, Andy joined the Tokyo team to support a number of projects primarily focused on early development. In 2013, the project now known as Fantasy Springs began its Blue-Sky phase. Andy worked closely with both WDI and OLC over the next ten years, leading the Area Development design team and ultimately relocating to Japan to oversee construction. Andy currently lives in Tokyo with his wife and daughter, completing the Fantasy Springs project as Principal Landscape Architect. 
 
Mark Schirmer, Executive Creative Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering
For the past three years, Mark has been based in Japan and leads the Imagineering creative, in-field team as part of the largest expansion at the Tokyo Disney Resort - Fantasy Springs. It becomes the 8th Themed Port at Tokyo DisneySea and is set to grand open on June 6, 2024. Previously, Mark held the position of Creative Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering Asia where he was based in Hong Kong. He was involved as part of the leadership team for Walt Disney Imagineering-Asia supporting growth and development in the region as as the three Disney resorts in Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong. In addition, he continued the Imagineering tradition of a creative outreach to the region's design/creative community and served 3 years as a Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Board member. Mark was also positioned as the Director of Design Development for the Tokyo Disney Resort and based at the Resort in Maihama, Japan. His responsibilities included oversight of the existing property and collaborating with Park partners, including the Oriental Land Company to expand growth opportunities for the Resort. Prior to his role in Tokyo, Mark was Executive Creative Director of Mystic Point, the third chapter of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort's expansion projects. In his role, Mark oversaw the creative direction of the entire themed land, including the innovative Mystic Manor attraction. Mark has 35 years of experience at Walt Disney Imagineering. He began his Disney career as an intern at Walt Disney World in Orlando, before becoming a full-time Imagineer. Since that time, he has worked at every Disney resort, collaborating with various creative and project teams on a wide range of projects from concept to installation. Prior to joining Disney, Mark worked for two landscape architecture/planning firms in the United States, Peridian Group in southern California and Brickman Industries in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture degree from the Ohio State University.
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Thu 30 May 8:00 AM — 1:00 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Tokyo Midtown PLAZA B1F, Ishinki sculpture

Study Tour | Beyond the Neon Lights: Shibuya’s Transformation into a Sustainable Urban Oasis

 
 Image credit: Shibuya Scramble Square
 
This walking tour through Shibuya delves into the district's ongoing transformation, offering a firsthand perspective on its evolution. The tour kicks off with a presentation on the redevelopment of Shibuya and properties along the railway line. We will move on to Shibuya Hikarie, where you will gain insights into the district's ongoing transformation. Witness cutting-edge innovation at QWS in Shibuya Scramble Square, followed by a breathtaking ascent to the Shibuya Sky observation deck for panoramic cityscapes. Immerse yourself in the local artistic spirit at the newly opened Hotel Indigo. Finally, the tour concludes at the reimagined Shibuya PARCO, a legendary landmark reborn in 2019. This multi-experience destination offers a unique blend of retail, food, and entertainment, culminating in a spiraling outdoor journey with rooftop views of Mount Fuji. The comprehensive tour unveils Shibuya's past, present, and future, showcasing its dynamic mix of modern development, vibrant arts scene, and iconic landmarks.
 
 
 
 
Meeting point: Tokyo Midtown
 
Bus transportation will only be provided from Tokyo Midtown to Shibuya. Participants will disperse after the last stop at Shibuya PARCO.
 
This is an all-weather tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. 
Do take note of the rules for entry to Shibuya Sky. 
 
Tour registration fee: US$50. Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
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Thu 30 May 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Shinjuku Station, East Exit, Ground floor, Gold Lion statue

Study Tour | From Forest to Future: Exploring the Responsible Management of Okutama Forest

In August 2021, Nomura Real Estate (Nomura) entered into partnership with Okutama township to work towards preserving the biodiversity and rich natural environment of Tokyo's forests. Under this agreement, Nomura would actively acquire the forest to contribute toward solving social issues and promote sustainability. Now Nomura manages these forests, currently consisting of 74% cedar and cypress trees (with an average age of 63 years) and 26% broad-leaved trees, by applying forest management methods that contribute to biodiversity with an emphasis on environmental conservation. The forest is now certified as a 'Site for Symbiosis with Nature' by the Ministry of the Environment and approved by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for the Promotion of Wood Use Buildings, with policies evaluated by government investors.
 
With this tour, we will learn how Nomura is working to responsibly manage the forest area and sustainably introduce timber into the life cycle of Nomura's developments.
 
Broad tour itinerary:
  • Overview presentation at Okutama+
  • Tour of Tsunagu Forest by a nature guide commissioned by the Nature Education Research Center, Inc., and inspection of logging and forestation sites
  • Lunch and sightseeing at Shiromaru Dam and Kazumasa Bridge scenic spot on the upper reaches of the Tama River
  • Visit to an Okutama processing plant 
 
Meeting point: Shinjuku Station
 
The group will depart by train for JR Ome station from Shinjuku station.
 
This is an all-weather tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 
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Thu 30 May 8:45 AM — 11:15 AM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Tokyo Midtown PLAZA B1F, Ishinki sculpture

Study Tour | Sports and Entertainment at the Dream Arena – LaLa Arena TOKYO-BAY (ULI Member exclusive)

Real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan and IT related company MIXI have teamed up to build an entertainment complex measuring an expansive 31,000 square meters and with the capacity to hold approximately 11,000 people at maximum. The new home of the CHIBA JETS FUNABASHI professional basketball team, LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY is a large-scale multipurpose arena designed with the latest sports and entertainment technology, to be used for concerts, major sporting events and large corporate exhibitions.
 
ULI Asia Pacific Summit delegates will have the privilege of a hosted visit to this groundbreaking facility.
 
Meeting point: Tokyo Midtown
 
Bus transportation will be provided between Tokyo Midtown and LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY.
 
This is an all-weather tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
Tour registration fee: US$50. Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
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Four days of inspiration, thought leadership, and connections

Tokyo Midtown Roppongi
Tokyo, JAPAN

27 – 30 May 2024

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Shape the future of the built environment at ULI Asia Pacific Summit, 27-30 May 2024, in Tokyo.