How OAKHOUSE Is Transforming The Co Living Experience In Japan’s Major Cities

Published on December 30, 2025

During the Expo Real 2025 event in Munich, OAKHOUSE, a major Japanese player in the co-living space, showcased its ability to maintain co-living yields at an impressive 6%. OAKHOUSE is a Tokyo-based company, with 30+ years of expertise in the Japanese real estate sector. They offer a distinct, affordable, culturally immersive, and stable product. This was recently validated by a company survey during the period of increasing international interest in Japanese Housing.

OAKHOUSE’s Established Reputation at Expo Real

For OAKHOUSE, Expo Real 2025 in Munich was an opportunity to showcase their co-living model to a global audience of investors and real estate professionals. The survey conducted at the event reflected a robust interest in Japan’s real estate market, especially among European investors looking to acquire income-producing real estate. OAKHOUSE also noted that co-living is still in its infancy in Europe, and many conference attendees had not considered it a viable investment. OAKHOUSE’s reliable 6% yield reputation traveled through the market and positioned OAKHOUSE as a model for viable co-living solutions in highly competitive markets.

Why OAKHOUSE Sustains 6% Returns in Japan

Thanks to its defensive strategy, OAKHOUSE continues to retain yields higher than the global average. From discussions, yields for residential properties in the US are typically between 4%- 5%. International investors have a good case to invest in OAKHOUSE as its yields are reported to be at 6%. OAKHOUSE’s success is due to its innovative management strategies, high staff retention, effective co-living property management, and catering to the needs of an International clientele.

High Occupancy Rates and Global Appeal

OAKHOUSE primarily focuses its partnerships with international clients, especially in Japan’s major cities, such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. By servicing these clients, the company captures an unexploited segment of the Japanese housing market, whereby non-Japanese residents find it exceedingly difficult to secure housing. OAKHOUSE’s value proposition of readily available, fully furnished homes, which are offered with low entry barriers such as the absence of a deposit or key money, attracts overseas migrants and international professionals.

OAKHOUSE’S SUCCESS IS ALSO ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMPANY CULTURE AND MULTICULTURALISM. OAKHOUSE considers all global residents in their properties as providing the best exposure to Japanese culture and global diversity. The high occupancy rate, almost 98% annually, shows customer satisfaction and the sense of community that OAKHOUSE builds.

Community-Centric Initiatives: More than just housing

OAKHOUSE is different from other real estate service providers because of the community they build around each property they acquire. To add value to their housing solutions, the company partners and sponsors over 300 activities annually, facilitated through community engagement via the event to provide culture and social experience through the community. The community created a sense of belonging for the customers that made the tenancy long-term. OAKHOUSE’s approach to property management is unique, and real estate investors are drawn to the high occupancy levels and consistent investment return.

Additionally, OAKHOUSE’s presence in other metropolitan cities gives reliable real estate options to foreign investors looking to enter the Japanese market. OAKHOUSE runs about 5,000 furnished apartments in all major Japanese cities, enhancing its market presence.

Expanding Horizons: OAKHOUSE’s Vision for the US Market

As part of the long-term strategy for OAKHOUSE, the US Market will be the next venue the company aims to expand to, and the targeted timelines for growth will be 2026. Representatives of the company were open to the possibility of US investors and mentioned that they will be trying to replicate co-living successes with yields and management of properties in Japan to the North American market. With a solid track record in Japan, OAKHOUSE is poised to become a leader in the global market for co-living, offering a model that investors can adopt to diversify their portfolios. 

Conclusion: A Bright Future for Co-living in Japan 

The success of OAKHOUSE in Japan’s co-living market is a testimony to the company’s commitment to providing low-cost and high-quality housing to foreign residents, while robust yields continue to be maintained by investors. OAKHOUSE’s focus in the areas of property management, cultural immersion, community development, and management of the properties, OAKHOUSE has established a business model that benefits investors and residents alike. The growing success of OAKHOUSE in Japan will provide the potential for the co-living market to expand for the company as it prepares to grow into the US market.

The innovative strategies OAKHOUSE employs to cater to co-living customers and international renters is raising the bar for industry competitors. OAKHOUSE is poised to be a continuous frontrunner in the global co-living sector because of its strong roots in Japan’s real estate market and plans to expand internationally.