Invest Japan, KANSAI

What is Kansai?

With a long history as the heart of Japan, Kansai （Fukui, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, and Wakayama prefectures）is home to many traditional and historic cultural resources.

●Feature1　Large market

Kansai has an economy that can rival many national economies around the world, with a wide array of industries based here.

●Feature2　Growth Environment

With a high concentration of world-class manufacturing companies, universities, research institutions, traditional high-skilled craftworks and craftsmanship in various fields, Kansai boasts a climate favorable for innovation.

●Feature3　Asian Hub

Asian countries account for a high percentage of Kansai’s foreign trade and foreign-affiliated companies operating in the region.

●Feature4　Rich Culture

As the birthplace of many traditional Japanese performing arts and cultural histories, Kansai is home to a large number of World Heritage sites, and attracts worldwide attention as a tourist destination.

INVEST KANSAI（The Council for INVEST KANSAI）

Website：INVEST KANSAI WEB

The Council for INVEST KANSAI was launched in August 2009 to promote foreign investment in the Kansai region.
The council is composed of the Kansai Economic Federation; Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Kansai Area (secretariat is Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry); JETRO Osaka; and the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.

The Council for INVEST KANSAI supports foreign companies planning to enter Kansai in various ways.

For more details, please visit the INVEST KANSAI WEB！

Pamphlet

●INVEST JAPAN, INVEST KANSAI（English）

The publication "INVEST JAPAN, INVEST KANSAI"  showcases various aspects of Kansai’s business environments.

●Kansai Life Science Cluster～A Global Innovative Field～ （English）

We hope that you will use these brochure as a supporting tool to invest in the region!

Contact Information

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
International Investment Promotion Division
Address: 1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone：+81-6-6966-6033
E-Mail:bzl-invest-japan-kansai[atmark]meti.go.jp
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