Japan’s Gates Inc. Pioneers Real Estate Tokenization on Oasys Blockchain
In a significant development for blockchain adoption, Gates Inc., a prominent Japanese real estate investment firm, has launched a $75 million tokenization project for central Tokyo properties using the Oasys blockchain. This represents one of Japan’s most substantial real estate tokenization efforts, with an initial target to boost liquidity to $34 billion.
Strategic Partnership and Market Expansion
The collaboration between Gates Inc. and Oasys signals a major advancement for both companies. Gates Inc. aims to tokenize assets worth over $200 billion, covering about 1% of Japan’s real estate market. Oasys, known for gaming applications, is now extending its blockchain technology to real-world asset tokenization, demonstrating the platform’s adaptability.
Regulatory Compliance and Global Strategy
Gates CEO Yushi Sekino confirmed the company has obtained all required Japanese licenses for this venture. The project will operate through an overseas special purpose vehicle to ensure compliance with international regulations. Oasys founder Ryo Matsubara explained their token economy model automatically reinvests returns to optimize long-term growth for investors.
Global Tokenization Trends
Real estate tokenization is gaining global traction, with Dubai and New Jersey implementing large-scale digitization projects. Deloitte research predicts the tokenized real estate market will surpass $4 trillion by 2035, growing from under $300 billion in 2024 at a 27% annual rate.
Institutional Adoption and Future Directions
Institutional interest continues to grow, evidenced by a Pan-European fund’s $3.4 million purchase of tokenized assets through MetaWealth’s platform. Gates Inc. and Oasys plan to expand their model to the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia, potentially including Japanese intellectual property like anime and gaming assets.
