On September 29, Kokuyo announced that it had begun construction on the "(tentative name) Kokuyo New Shiga Distribution Center" in Aisho-cho, Shiga Prefecture. This will be the company's largest logistics facility to date, with an investment of 176 billion yen. Completion is scheduled for February 2029.
By reorganizing our nationwide logistics network and establishing a new distribution center to handle core functions, we aim to enhance our supply system, respond to diversifying product needs, and reduce logistics costs.
Image of the completed "(Provisional Name) KOKUYO New Shiga Distribution Center"
The building employs a unique low-rise structure to improve the efficiency of loading and unloading and reduce waiting times for drivers.
Specifically, by optimizing the flow of movement within the facility to secure a large loading/unloading space and installing dedicated ramps that allow large trucks to directly access the second floor of the warehouse, we aim to streamline loading and unloading operations and minimize vehicle waiting times. This will improve the working environment for drivers and help build a sustainable logistics network.
Furthermore, as a sustainable logistics hub aimed at coexisting with nature and local communities, the company is working on the "Echigawa Riverside Forest Restoration Project," which aims to preserve and pass on the rich ecosystem of the adjacent Echigawa River basin. The project will strive to preserve and create habitats for organisms, including the rare Japanese harvest mouse, which inhabits the region, and will also introduce environmentally friendly measures such as solar power generation.
Image of the site
The Kokuyo Group states that through the development of the "(tentative name) Kokuyo New Shiga Distribution Center," it will promote the creation of a sustainable supply chain and pursue the ideal form of a next-generation logistics hub that is in harmony with local communities and the natural environment.
■ Facility outline
Name: (Provisional Name) KOKUYO New Shiga Distribution Center
Location: Aisho-cho, Echi-gun, Shiga Prefecture (adjacent to National Route 8)
Total investment: Approximately 176 billion yen
Structure and Scale: Steel frame construction, 2 stories above ground (direct access ramp installed on the 2nd floor)
Site area: approximately 66,000 m2, total floor area: approximately 45,000 m2, maximum height: approximately 16 m
Main functions: Storage and distribution of furniture products, consolidation and strengthening of domestic logistics functions.
CM: Nikken Sekkei Construction Management
Creation and design: Shinshu
Creation and construction: Kajima Corporation
Architecture, design and construction: Kajima Corporation
Main Schedule
September 24, 2026: Construction work begins.
February 2029: Completion
September 2029: Operational
*The schedule is tentative as of September 2026. It is subject to change.
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