First-corporation Inc. (TSE:1430) operates as a holding company primarily engaged in the real estate and construction sectors in Japan. The company, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Tokyo, provides a range of services including real estate development and management; construction and civil engineering works; property leasing and brokerage; investment advisory services; and operation of hotels and commercial facilities. It targets institutional investors, corporate clients, and individual customers across domestic markets, with operations concentrated in major urban areas such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
Its core offerings encompass residential and commercial property development projects; renovation and maintenance services for existing buildings; asset management for real estate investment trusts (REITs); and hospitality management through owned hotel brands. First-corporation Inc. also engages in environmental consulting and renewable energy initiatives tied to property developments, serving segments like office, retail, and logistics real estate.
In recent developments, the company announced a strategic alliance with a major Japanese construction firm in early 2025 to expand into sustainable urban redevelopment projects. It completed the acquisition of a portfolio of commercial properties in the Kansai region in Q3 2025, bolstering its asset base amid rising demand for logistics facilities. Additionally, First-corporation Inc. launched a new digital platform for real-time property investment analytics in late 2024, enhancing its service offerings to institutional clients.