Opportunities in Australia for Japanese Investors

This webinar explores investment opportunities in Australia for Japanese investors, highlighting key sectors, market drivers, and risk considerations. Get practical insights on how investors in Japan can navigate cross-border strategies to capture value in the Australian market.

Language: Japanese

Programme

2:00 PM to 2:20 PM

Keynote Presentation

Hiroyuki Takayama

Senior Director
Cushman & Wakefield

Mariko Takei

Director, Cross-border Transactions, Japan Desk, Capital Markets
Cushman & Wakefield

Mariko Takei

Director, Cross-border Transactions, Japan Desk, Capital Markets
Cushman & Wakefield

She joined C&W in August 2025 and brings over 20 years of experience in real estate investment across Japan and global markets. Her expertise spans investment execution, asset management, and value‑add strategies. Before C&W, she spent 12 years at Mizuho Real Estate Investment Advisors, leading private equity real estate acquisitions throughout the full investment life cycle. She advised global real estate funds and international investors on opportunities in Japan, focusing on office, residential, and hotel value‑add projects.

Earlier in her career, she provided strategic consulting on overseas residential investments in the UK and Kuala Lumpur. She also executed acquisitions for a Japanese real estate firm in Germany, Korea, and the United States. Her earlier roles include real estate investment analysis at CB Richard Ellis Investors Japan and hotel investment analysis at Ishin Hotels Group and a GS affiliated real estate entity.

2:20 PM to 2:45 PM

Discussion

Takahiro Uchida

Senior Executive Officer (Responsible for Global Business Department) and President & CEO
Kenedix Asia Pte. Ltd.

Mariko Takei

Director, Cross-border Transactions, Japan Desk, Capital Markets
Cushman & Wakefield

Mariko Takei

Director, Cross-border Transactions, Japan Desk, Capital Markets
Cushman & Wakefield

Hiroyuki Takayama

Senior Director
Cushman & Wakefield

APREA’s Commitment to Sustainability in Our Events

APREA is committed to making our events more environmentally responsible. We work closely with our event partners, venues, and suppliers to embed sustainability into the way we plan and execute our gatherings across the region. Our goal is to continually reduce our environmental footprint and promote responsible practices across the real assets industry.

Our key sustainability measures in our events include:

Sourcing energy-efficient venues with green certifications or demonstrated sustainable operations.
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Reducing printed materials and handouts.
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Partnering with vendors and caterers who prioritize sustainable sourcing, local produce, and low-waste food practices.
Educating attendees on sustainability efforts at the event and encouraging participation in green practices.

Through these steps, we aim to make every APREA event a reflection of our broader commitment to a more responsible and resilient industry.