WeWork Japan weighs move away from leases in expansion push

Focus on managing coworking spaces aims to reduce capital outlays

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Under the current business model, WeWork Japan pays rent and foots the bill for outfitting properties as coworking spaces. (Image courtesy of WeWork Japan)

YOSHIHIRO HARA and MASAAKI KUDO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- WeWork Japan is expected to specialize in managing coworking offices, Nikkei has learned, moving away from directly leasing space to reduce its financial exposure while continuing to expand.

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