UNITO Residence Waseda West is a 14-unit residential asset located in Waseda, one of Tokyo’s most established university and residential neighbourhoods on the western edge of Shinjuku ward. The asset forms part of Trivium’s Tokyo residential portfolio developed in partnership with Unito, Japan’s leading operator of hybrid long-stay and short-stay accommodation.
The investment thesis is built on Tokyo’s chronic undersupply of high-quality, flexible accommodation in central locations, and the growing demand from young professionals, remote workers, and short-to-medium-term residents — both domestic and international. Waseda’s proximity to multiple universities, hospital clusters, and the Tozai and Oedo subway lines gives the asset a broad and resilient tenant base.
Under Trivium’s ownership and Unito’s operating model, units are dynamically allocated between monthly tenancies and short-stay bookings to maximise yield across demand cycles. This hybrid structure consistently delivers rental premiums above comparable conventional apartments in the submarket.