WeWork Cos, a co-working space startup backed by SoftBank Group Corp., is making its first foray into Japan with 10 to 20 locations in central Tokyo, a source said.
Mitsubishi Estate Co. and several other building owners are in discussions with the New York-based company, according to the source, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t yet public. WeWork is looking to open offices in prime areas including Roppongi, Marunouchi and Shibuya, the source said.
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