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"INVEST JAPAN, INVEST KANSAI"
Last update：June 30, 2026
2026ver "INVEST JAPAN, INVEST KANSAI"
With a long history as the heart of Japan, Kansai is home to many traditional and historic cultural resources.
The publication "INVEST JAPAN, INVEST KANSAI" showcases various aspects of Kansai’s business environments.
We hope that you will use this booklet as a supporting tool to invest in Kansai.
INVEST JAPAN, INVEST KANSAI!
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Contents
| Contents | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | ・The Attractiveness of Kansai as a Business Hub ・The Legacy of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan ・Kansai, an Attractive Region |
P2~6 | |
| 1 | Location of the Kansai region and Highly Developed Infrastructure | ・Kansai is Connected to Asia and the World by Multiple Routes ・Location of the Kansai Region and Transportation Infrastructure ・Stable Infrastructure and Geopolitical Advantages |
P7~9 |
| 2 | The Large Kansai Economy | ・The Large Kansai Economy ・Trade Value by Region and Product |
P10~11 |
| 3 | Attractive Industries, Great Intellectual Cluster | ・Diverse Industries in a Diverse Region ・University/Research Institute Clusters |
P12~13 |
| 4 | Growth Industries in Kansai | ・Creation of innovation. Main Business Matching & Pitch Events in Kansai ・Life Science and Biotechnology Innovation ・Green Innovation (Hydrogen and its derivatives) ・Green Innovation（Storage Batteries) ・Food Innovation （Food Tech） |
P14~19 |
| 5 | Well-Developed Business and Living Environment | ・Comfortable Working and Living Environment ・Active Contribution of Global Talent ・Housing Consultation Counter for Foreigners |
P20~22 |
| 6 | Diversity of Foreign-Affiliated Companies in Kansai | ・Status of Foreign Companies Expanding into the Market ・Examples of Foreign-Affiliated Companies in Kansai ・Interview with Foreign-Affiliated Companies |
P23~28 |
| 7 | Support for Foreign Investment | ・Support Measures for Foreign Direct Investment by the Government ・Examples of Incentives Offered by Local Governments ・Support Systems for Foreign Investment in Kansai ・Support for Foreign Investment in Japan by Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe |
P29~41 |
| Referense Information | P42 |
Separate volumes
To provide a deeper understanding of the environment in Kansai region,
we have made separate volumes available that gather information in six sectors.
Please take a look at these separate volumes.
*We published the "Food Tech" edition and the "Global Talent" edition in March 2026!
*We published the " Life Sciences/Biotechnology " edition in June 2026!
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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