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REIT Issuer

Ichigo Real Estate Investment Corporation (8975)

1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Yoshihiro Takatsuka, Executive Director

August 31, 2015

Asset Management Company

Ichigo Real Estate Investment Advisors Co., Ltd.

Representative: Wataru Orii, President & Representative Statutory Executive Officer

Inquiries: Hiroto Tajitsu, Statutory Executive Officer, Head of Administration

Tel: 03-3502-4891

Asset Acquisition

Ichigo Real Estate Investment Advisors Co., Ltd. ("IRE"), the asset management company of Ichigo Real Estate Investment Corporation ("Ichigo REIT"), has decided to acquire the Ichigo Kawasaki Building.

I. Acquisition Summary

Asset Name1

Ichigo Kawasaki Building

Asset Type

Office (O-71)

Date Built

September 1990

Legal Form of Asset

Trust beneficiary interest in real estate (juekiken)

Appraisal Value2

1,910,000,000 yen

Acquisition Price3

1,750,000,000 yen

Seller

Kawasaki Holdings GK

Contract Date

August 31, 2015

Closing Date (expected)

September 30, 2015

Financing Method

Cash-on-hand and borrowing (Expected)

Settlement Method

Lump-sum payment

1 The building's current name is NKF Kawasaki Building, but the building's name will be changed to Ichigo Kawasaki Building at acquisition.
2 Appraisal value is as of August 1, 2015.
3 Acquisition price excludes incidental expenses such as property, city planning, and consumption taxes.

II. Acquisition Rationale

In the current Stage IV Increase Size & Scale (November 2014 - October 2015) of its

multi-year growth strategy, Ichigo REIT is increasing dividends and growing its geographically diversified portfolio of mid-size offices, an asset class that offers both stability of returns and upside potential.

Today's acquisition follows Ichigo REIT's July 28, 2015 acquisitions in being earnings accretive for Ichigo REIT shareholders, and will further drive shareholder value by making full

Disclaimer: This translation is for informational purpose only. If there is any discrepancy between the Japanese version and the English translation, the Japanese version shall prevail. This document is an English translation of a press release for public announcement regarding the asset acquisition by Ichigo Investment Corporation, and has not been prepared for the purpose of solicitation of investment. We caution investors to refer to the Investment Corporation's prospectus and notice of amendments thereto, if any, without fail and to undertake investment at their own decision and responsibility.

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use of Ichigo REIT's strengths in managing and adding value to office assets.

Ichigo REIT is acquiring a high-quality asset from its sponsor Ichigo Inc. ("Ichigo"), taking advantage of Ichigo's asset sourcing and warehousing capability. The acquisition will be financed by bank borrowings and cash-on-hand, and is expected to generate rental income of 92 million yen per annum.1 Once the details of the bank financing has been determined, Ichigo will announce both those details and the full earnings per share contribution from the acquisition.

1 Rental income is the net income calculated via the direct capitalization method by Daiwa Real

Estate Appraisal Co., Ltd in its August 1, 2015 appraisal report.

III. Asset Summary

The NOI yield of the Ichigo Kawasaki Building is 6.5%, and the occupancy rate is 100% as of

July 31, 2015.

A. Location

The building is located in the city of Kawasaki, just south of Tokyo and north of Yokohama. With a population of 1.4 million people, Kawasaki is one of the National Strategic Economic Zones in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Kawasaki's busiest commercial zone is centered on Kawasaki Station of the JR Line and Keikyu Kawasaki Station of the Keikyu Honsen Line. It is heavily populated in both day and night, with large numbers of commercial and business venues such as shopping malls, banks and financial institutions, and mid-sized retail and restaurants.

B. Features

This mid-size office building is a 9-minute walk from Kawasaki Station of the JR Line and

Keikyu Kawasaki Station of the Keikyu Honsen Line. Companies operating nationwide are actively seeking to establish offices in the area due to its convenient access to local businesses operating in the area and to central Tokyo.

Restaurants and a beauty salon occupy the basement and first floors. The office floors are occupied by business and professional services tenants such as telecommunications firms and law offices.

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Asset Overview

Asset Name

Ichigo Kawasaki Building

Legal Form of Asset

Trust beneficiary interest in real estate (juekiken)

Trustee

Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.

Period of Trust Contract

May 29, 2012 - September 30, 2025 (Expected)

Location

1-2 Higashi Tamachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Land

Property Right

Freehold

Land

Size

670.96 m2

Land

Zoning

Commercial

Land

Coverage Ratio/Floor

Area Ratio

80%/800%

Building

Property Right

Freehold

Building

Zoning

Parking, Office

Building

Structure

Steel B2F/9F

Building

Total Floor Area

5,620.96 m2

Building

Construction Date

September 27, 1990

Appraiser

Daiwa Real Estate Appraisal Co., Ltd.

Appraisal Value

1,910,000,000 yen

Appraisal Date

August 1, 2015

Value by Direct Capitalization Method

1,970,000,000 yen

Architect1

Takenaka Corporation

Builder1

Takenaka Corporation

Structural Strength Assessor1

Takenaka Corporation

Inspection Agency1

City of Kawasaki

PML (Assessor)

3.85% (Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Risk Management Inc.)

Collateral

TBD

Rent Overview (as of July 31, 2015)

Number of Tenants

15

Monthly Rental Income

11,938 thousand yen

Deposit

98,903 thousand yen

Leasable Space

3,665.34 m2

Leased Space

3,665.34 m2

Occupancy

100%

Property Management Company

TBD

Master Lease Company

TBD

Assumed NOI (NOI yield)2

114 million yen (6.5%)

Special Items

1. Part of a steel door, a fence, and an exterior board encroach the western neighbor. A memorandum of understanding exists with the neighbor for the two parties to cooperate when these require maintenance and to allow the owner to enter the land owned by the neighbor for such purpose.

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2. A tenant signboard of a tenant of the building has not been approved of outdoor advertising, but the tenant has been notified to submit an application for approval.

1 The names of the architect, builder, structural strength assessor, and inspection agency are those of when the building was built.

2 NOI is the net operating income used by the appraiser in determining direct capitalization. NOI yield is calculated by dividing NOI by Acquisition Price. Amounts less than a million are rounded off.

Disclaimer: This translation is for informational purpose only. If there is any discrepancy between the Japanese version and the English translation, the Japanese version shall prevail. This document is an English translation of a press release for the public announcement regarding the asset acquisition by Ichigo Real Estate Investment Corporation, and has not been prepared for the purpose of solicitation of investment. We caution investors to refer to Ichigo REIT's prospectus and notice of amendments thereto, if any, without fail and to undertake investment at their own decision and responsibility.

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Appraisal Overview Name Ichigo Kawasaki Building Appraisal Value 1,910,000,000 yen

Appraiser Daiwa Real Estate Appraisal Co., Ltd. Appraisal Date August 1, 2015

Amount Note

Appraisal Value 1,910,000,000 yen Valuation determined via both a direct capitalization valuation and DCF valuation

Value by Direct Capitalization

Method

1,970,000,000 yen

Income 179,862,199 yen

Maximum Obtainable

Rental Income

189,485,128 yen Based on rental income, common area service income, parking lot income, and other income

Vacancy Loss 9,622,929 yen Based on mid- to long-term vacancy rate

Expenses

65,847,439 yen

Administrative and

Maintenance Expenses

16,631,600 yen

Based on current contract rent and similar assets

Utility Expenses

25,945,218 yen

Based on similar assets and past actual amounts

Repair Expenses

3,358,416 yen

Based on engineering reports and similar assets

PM Fee 2,976,691 yen Based on expected PM fee taking past actual amounts of similar assets

Leasing Brokerage

Fees 1,111,598 yen

Based on the expected turnover rate, past actual amount, and tenant acquisition costs for similar assets

Taxes 14,449,353 yen Based on FY2015 actual amounts

Insurance Premiums 295,390 yen Based on the estimated amount

Other Expenses 1,079,173 yen Consumable goods, etc.

Net Operating Income

(NOI)

Income on Investment of Deposits Received

114,014,760 yen

2,151,195 yen Based on 2.0% investment yield

Capital Expenditure 23,515,500 yen Based on engineering reports and similar assets

Net Profit 92,650,455 yen

Cap Rate 4.7% Value via DCF Method 1,880,000,000 yen

Discount Rate 4.5%

Based on transactions of similar assets and comprehensive assessment of the asset's location, its individual characteristics, etc.

Based on transactions of similar assets and the yields of financial assets with the asset's individual characteristics taken into account

Terminal Cap Rate 4.9% Based upon risk-adjusted NOI as of the appraisal date

Value via Cost Approach 1,730,000,000 yen Land 71.8% Building 28.2%

None

Notes


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IV. Seller Profile

Name

Kawasaki Holdings GK

Address

1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative

Managing Member: Ippan Shadan Hojin Star Holding

Manager: Daisuke Hagiwara

Principal Businesses

1. The acquisition, holding, and sale of trust beneficiary interest (juekiken)

2. The holding, management, and sale of real estate

3. Other businesses relating to the aforementioned businesses

Capital

100,000 yen

Establishment Date

June 3, 2015

Net Assets

The seller did not consent to disclosure.

Total Assets

The seller did not consent to disclosure.

Equity Holder

Ippan Shadan Hojin Star Holding

Relationship with the Ichigo

REIT or Asset Manager

The Seller has no capital, personnel, or business relationship and is not a related party as defined in the Enforcement Ordinance of the Investment Trust and Investment Corporation Law.1

1 While Kawasaki Holdings GK is not a related party as defined in the Enforcement Ordinance of the Investment Trust and Investment Corporation Law, the acquisition process has followed the internal rules of IRE vis-à-vis related party transactions for the following reasons: First, Ichigo Inc., the 100% owner of IRE, is a related party according to the internal rules of IRE, and Ichigo Inc. own more than half of the equity of Kawasaki Holdings GK. Second, Ichigo Estate Co., Ltd., a related party as defined in the Enforcement Ordinance of the Investment Trust and Investment Corporation Law, has provided asset management advisory services to IRE.

V. Ownership History

Overview

Current Owner

Previous Owner

Name

Kawasaki Holdings GK

Unrelated Party

Relationship to

Ichigo REIT

Related Party as defined in the

internal rules of IRE. Please see "Seller Profile" in IV.

Acquisition

Rationale

Investment

Acquisition Price

1,670,500,000 yen

Acquisition Date

August 31, 2015

VI. Broker Profile

N/A

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VII. Acquisition Schedule

Contract Date

August 31, 2015

Settlement and Acquisition Date

September 30, 2015

VIII. Future Outlook

The acquisition's earnings impact in the current fiscal period (May 1, 2015 - October 31,

2015) is minimal. Therefore, there is no revision to the forecast for the period that was announced on June 16, 2015.

Website of Ichigo REIT: www.ichigo-reit.co.jp/english

Disclaimer: This translation is for informational purpose only. If there is any discrepancy between the Japanese version and the English translation, the Japanese version shall prevail. This document is an English translation of a press release for the public announcement regarding the asset acquisition by Ichigo Real Estate Investment Corporation, and has not been prepared for the purpose of solicitation of investment. We caution investors to refer to Ichigo REIT's prospectus and notice of amendments thereto, if any, without fail and to undertake investment at their own decision and responsibility.

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Reference: Post-Acquisition Portfolio Summary

Before acquisition (A)

After

Acquisition (B)

Occupancy

(As of July 31, 2015)

96.1%

96.1%

Average Building Age1

(As of August 31, 2015)

21.8 years

21.8 years

Location (Tokyo/Other) 2

85.4% /14.6%

85.5% /14.5%

1 The average building age is the weighted average based upon acquisition price.

2 "Tokyo" refers to "Central Tokyo" and "Tokyo Metropolitan Area." "Other" refers to "Four Major Regional Cities" and "Other Regional Cities." The percentage is based upon acquisition price.

Reference: Post-Acquisition Portfolio Assets

No.

Property

Area1

Acquisition

Price2

(mm yen)

% of

Portfolio3

O-02

Ichigo Nishisando Building

Central Tokyo

3,254

2.0%

O-03

Ichigo Mita Building

Central Tokyo

2,740

1.7%

O-04

Ichigo Nanpeidai Building

Central Tokyo

1,920

1.2%

O-05

Ichigo Hanzomon Building

Central Tokyo

1,550

0.9%

O-06

Ichigo Hijirizaka Building

Central Tokyo

1,200

0.7%

O-07

Ichigo Shibuya Kamiyamacho Building

Central Tokyo

1,505

0.9%

O-08

Ichigo Akasaka 5 Chome Building

Central Tokyo

735

0.4%

O-09

Ichigo Shibakoen Building

Central Tokyo

1,100

0.7%

O-10

Ichigo Ebisu Nishi Building

Central Tokyo

1,917

1.2%

O-11

Ichigo Ginza 612 Building

Central Tokyo

1,773

1.1%

O-12

Ichigo Uchikanda Building

Central Tokyo

1,140

0.7%

O-14

Ichigo Yotsuya 4 Chome Building

Central Tokyo

550

0.3%

O-15

Ichigo Tameike Building

Central Tokyo

580

0.4%

O-16

Ichigo Jimbocho Building

Central Tokyo

1,820

1.1%

O-17

Ichigo Hakozaki Building

Central Tokyo

1,150

0.7%

O-18

Ichigo Kudan 2 Chome Building

Central Tokyo

763

0.5%

O-19

Ichigo Kudan 3 Chome Building

Central Tokyo

844

0.5%

O-20

Ichigo Gotanda Building

Central Tokyo

5,060

3.1%

O-21

Ichigo Shin Yokohama Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,816

1.1%

O-22

Ichigo Minami Ikebukuro Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,460

0.9%

O-23

Ichigo Nakano North Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

764

0.5%

O-24

Ichigo Eitai Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,490

0.9%

O-25

Ichigo Yokosuka Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

971

0.6%

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No.

Property

Area1

Acquisition

Price2

(mm yen)

% of

Portfolio3

O-26

Ichigo Ikejiri Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

2,030

1.2%

O-27

Route Ikebukuro Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

639

0.4%

O-28

Ichigo Nishi Gotanda Building

Central Tokyo

765

0.5%

O-29

Ichigo Kichijoji Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

2,160

1.3%

O-33

Ichigo Meieki Building

Four Major Regional Cities

837

0.5%

O-34

Ichigo Sakae Building

Four Major Regional Cities

4,705

2.8%

O-37

Ichigo Marunouchi Building

Four Major Regional Cities

6,710

4.1%

O-38

Ichigo Toyamaeki Nishi Building

Other Regional Cities

1,650

1.0%

O-39

Ichigo Mirai Shinkin Building

Other Regional Cities

1,158

0.7%

O-40

Ichigo Saga Building

Other Regional Cities

659

0.4%

O-42

Ichigo Takamatsu Building

Other Regional Cities

3,010

1.8%

O-44

Akita Sanno 21 Building

Other Regional Cities

560

0.3%

O-46

Ichigo Kanda Nishikicho Building

Central Tokyo

2,130

1.3%

O-47

Ichigo Akiharaba North Building

Central Tokyo

5,500

3.3%

O-48

Ichigo Sakaisuji Honmachi Building

Four Major Regional Cities

1,940

1.2%

O-49

Ichigo Kanda Ogawamachi Building

Central Tokyo

2,210

1.3%

O-50

Ichigo Hatchobori Building

Central Tokyo

1,905

1.1%

O-51

Ebisu Green Glass

Central Tokyo

5,900

3.6%

O-52

Ichigo Omori Building

Central Tokyo

3,850

2.3%

O-53

Ichigo Takadanobaba Building

Central Tokyo

1,580

1.0%

O-54

Ichigo Omiya Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

3,430

2.1%

O-55

Ichigo Sagamihara Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,174

0.7%

O-56

Ichigo Ofuna Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

2,000

1.2%

O-57

Ichigo Sendai East Building

Other Regional Cities

1,840

1.1%

O-58

Ichigo Kumamoto Building

Other Regional Cities

1,450

0.9%

O-59

Ichigo Jingumae Building

Central Tokyo

7,200

4.3%

O-60

Ichigo Shibuya Dogenzaka Building

Central Tokyo

3,650

2.2%

O-61

Ichigo Hiroo Building

Central Tokyo

3,960

2.4%

O-62

Ichigo Sasazuka Building

Central Tokyo

4,780

2.9%

O-63

Ichigo Nihonbashi Building

Central Tokyo

4,700

2.8%

O-64

Shuwa Dai 2 Building

Central Tokyo

2,500

1.5%

O-65

Ichigo Shinkawa Building

Central Tokyo

2,360

1.4%

O-66

Ichigo Kudan Building

Central Tokyo

3,190

1.9%

O-67

Ichigo Higashi Gotanda Building

Central Tokyo

3,660

2.2%

O-68

Axior Mita

Central Tokyo

1,800

1.1%

O-69

Ichigo Higashi Ikebukuro Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

4,570

2.8%

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No.

Property

Area1

Acquisition

Price2

(mm yen)

% of

Portfolio3

O-70

Koriyama Big-i (Office Section)

Other Regional Cities

1,660

1.0%

O-71

Ichigo Kawasaki Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,750

1.1%

Subtotal - Office (61 Properties)

141,674

85.5%

R-04

Bureau Takanawadai

Central Tokyo

1,360

0.8%

R-06

B-SITE Hamamatsucho

Central Tokyo

701

0.4%

R-09

Ichigo Serviced Apartments Ginza

Central Tokyo

946

0.6%

Z-02

Fiesta Shibuya

Central Tokyo

1,970

1.2%

Z-03

Burg Omori

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

3,218

1.9%

Z-04

Pagoda Asakusa

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,640

1.0%

Z-05

Regalo Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,310

0.8%

Z-06

Ichigo Yokohama Nishiguchi Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

903

0.5%

Z-07

El Centro Sapporo

Four Major Regional Cities

558

0.3%

Z-08

Daimyo Balcony

Four Major Regional Cities

638

0.4%

Z-09

Konami Sports Club Izumi Fuchu

Other Regional Cities

1,210

0.7%

Z-10

Ichigo Shibuya Bunkamura Dori

Building

Central Tokyo

2,400

1.4%

Z-11

Twicere Yokohama Isogo (Retail

Section)

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,620

1.0%

Z-12

Lions Square Kawaguchi

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

2,430

1.5%

Z-13

Ichigo Shin Yokohama Arena Dori

Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,700

1.0%

Z-14

Ichigo Kamata Building

Tokyo Metropolitan Area

1,400

0.8%

Subtotal - Others (16 Properties)

24,004

14.5%

Total (77 Properties)

163,928

100.0%

Investments in Securities

Motoazabu Holdings GK TK Equity Interest

1,000

Investments in Securities

Ikenohata Holdings GK TK Equity Interest

1,000

Investments in Securities

Total

2,000

1 "Central Tokyo" refers to Chiyoda, Minato, Chuo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Shinagawa Wards. "Tokyo Metropolitan Area" refers to Tokyo (excluding the six wards above), Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama Prefectures. "Four Major Regional Cities" refers to Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo.
2 Acquisition Price is the acquisition price (excluding consumption tax). For the 42 assets (O-02

to O-44 and Z-02 to Z-08) acquired via the REIT merger on November 1, 2011, the appraisal value as of October 31, 2011 is shown.

3 % of Portfolio is based upon acquisition price.
Disclaimer: This translation is for informational purpose only. If there is any discrepancy between the Japanese version and the English translation, the Japanese version shall prevail. This document is an English translation of a press release for the public announcement regarding the asset acquisition by Ichigo Real Estate Investment Corporation, and has not been prepared for the purpose of solicitation of investment. We caution investors to refer to Ichigo REIT's prospectus and notice of amendments thereto, if any, without fail and to undertake investment at their own decision and responsibility.

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