GATES Inc. to Tokenize $75 Million in Tokyo Properties Using Oasys Blockchain

GATES Inc., a prominent Japanese real estate investment firm, has announced an ambitious initiative to tokenize $75 million worth of income-generating properties in central Tokyo. The company plans to utilize the Oasys blockchain to facilitate this process, aiming to simplify property transactions for foreign buyers who often encounter legal, regulatory, and language barriers when accessing Japan’s real estate market.

This move is part of a broader strategy by GATES to expand its tokenization efforts, with plans to eventually tokenize over $200 billion in assets, representing approximately 1% of Japan’s $20.5 trillion property market. The firm, founded in 2012, provides comprehensive property investment services and reported $145 million in revenue in 2024. GATES has also filed paperwork for a potential Nasdaq listing, indicating its commitment to global expansion and innovation.

By leveraging blockchain technology, GATES aims to streamline the process for foreign investors, allowing them to buy and sell real estate-backed tokens on decentralized platforms without the need for local intermediaries. This approach not only reduces legal costs and regulatory hurdles but also enhances transparency and security in property transactions. The tokens will be issued through an overseas special purpose vehicle to ensure regulatory compliance.

GATES is collaborating with Oasys, a layer-1 blockchain originally designed for gaming but has recently pivoted towards real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This shift aligns with Oasys’ broader effort to apply blockchain tools to traditional sectors such as property and finance. The partnership aims to leverage Oasys’ Japanese roots and expertise in handling high-value Japanese content, including game IP and other cultural assets, to provide global investors with access to these valuable assets.

Following the initial phase in Tokyo, GATES plans to extend its tokenized real estate model to markets in the U.S., Southeast Asia, and Europe. Future phases may also include tokenizing intellectual property rights to Japanese media franchises, transforming cultural exports into digital investment products. This initiative underscores GATES’ commitment to bridging the gap between real demand and investor needs in Japan’s property market, while also building next-generation investment infrastructure that allows global investors easy access to Japanese assets.