The ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO Case Study
Stadium-centered urban development is a growing trend in Japan's sports industry, aimed at countering declining TV viewership and revenue by transforming stadiums into multifaceted entertainment complexes. A prime example is ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, home to the Nippon-Ham Fighters, which has successfully revitalized the surrounding area with high-rise condominiums, senior housing, and hotels, showcasing the potential for regional revitalization and sustainable business operations for professional sports teams.
Hideki Yano
Director, Strategic & Project Department, ES-CON JAPAN Ltd.
From 2015 to 2023, he served as the President & CEO of Sumisho Realty Management, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, and expanded its AUM to over ¥700 billion. He diversified the firm's investments in structures such as SOSiLA Logistic REIT(publicly-traded) and SC Realty Private REIT(privately-placed) alongside a broad spectrum of separate accounts.
Earlier, at Sumitomo Corporation, he held pivotal roles and managed a comprehensive real estate portfolio in both Japan and the US, encompassing residential, commercial, and logistics sectors.
He has also served as a Non-Executive Director of Longevity Partners.
Recently, he has taken on a new challenge as an executive director at REVOLUTION Co., Ltd., where he oversees real estate investments.
He graduated from Kyoto University in 1983 with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Also, he is a licensed architect in Japan, an esteemed ARES Certified Master, and a distinguished Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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