Nomura : to Issue Green Bonds for New Nihonbashi Headquarters

This year, Nomura plans to relocate its headquarters to Nihonbashi, the traditional center of finance and commerce in Tokyo. Nomura's founder, Tokushichi Nomura II, felt a deep connection to the address 1-1 Nihonbashi-dori, which he believed symbolized the goal of becoming the number one company in Japan. This is where he built the Nihonbashi Nomura Building, which later became Nomura Securities' headquarters.

A large-scale urban redevelopment project, called Tokyo Midtown Nihonbashi, is currently underway in Nihonbashi. It is scheduled to be completed at the end of September 2026. Nomura will then establish its headquarters on the 10th to 20th floors of the main tower-the Nihonbashi Nomura Mitsui Tower.

The project aims to reduce environmental impact to help realize a decarbonized society, while also creating a safe, secure, and sustainable facility, including through the installation of an energy center that can supply the electricity needed to continue business operations even during a power outage.

The Nihonbashi Nomura Mitsui Tower, where Nomura's new headquarters will be located, is expected to receive DBJ Green Building Certification in recognition of its environmental and social performance. It also received DBJ Green Building Plan Certification² in March 2023. The company plans to issue the bonds as green bonds to fund the acquisition of reserved floors in this new headquarters building, which will provide both environmental benefits and social value.

Nomura marked its 100th Anniversary on December 25, 2025, and it is now moving into its next stage of growth. By establishing its new headquarters in Nihonbashi, the company will preserve its traditions while continuing to take on new challenges and pursue more sustainable and stable growth.