Sumitomo Realty & Development revealed November 27 the details of one of the largest developments in Tokyo in decades. The 11 ha “Ariake Garden” will have multiple buildings of total 330,000 m2 floor space with an opening slated in April 2020. “We hope the project would revitalize the Tokyo Bay area,” an executive of the developer said to the press.

The development consists of seven buildings; two commercial buildings, a hotel, a theater and three high rise condominiums. The 100,000 m2 shopping mall of 200 retail shops and restaurants will open coming April and the 28,000m2 theater in May. The hotel building will have 749 rooms and a spa. Maeda Corporation is constructing the commercial and apartment buildings and Takenaka Corp is responsible for construction of the hotel and the theater.

According to the developer, Ariake has high potential as its population is growing. The project has been designated as the national strategic special zone since 2016. (2019/11/28)