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WelcomeW to , the industrial capital of Japan! Hideaki Ohmura, of Aichi Prefecture Aichi prefecture, which has the geographical advantage of being in the center of Japan and other advantages including excellent transport infrastructure, is an industrial capital and manufacturing center that leads the world economy. We have seen considerable progress in Aichi-based projects, which are expected to shape the future of Japan, such as the fuel-cell vehicle “ M IRAI” project and Japan’s first domestically produced passenger jet “ M RJ” project. With a large non-Japanese population, Aichi prefecture strives to make itself more livable for all residents. We are looking forward to supporting your investments in Aichi, the industrial capital of Japan.

Aichi Data Profile

(Source:(S ource: Aichi Prefecture’s PopulatiPopulation,on, StatisticsStatistics PopulationPopulati on ,Division, Aichi Prefectural Government)Governm ent) 7,531,789 pepeopleop le 4th in Japan (As of December 1, 2017) ((Source:Source: StStatisticsatistics on ForeForeignign National Number ooff fforeignoreign residentresidentss RResidents,esidents , MinistryMinistry ofo f JusticeJustice)) 234,330 people fromfro m 156 2nd in Japan (June 2017) UUS$S$ 327.4 billion (¥35.9903( ¥ trillion) 3rd in Japan (2014) GDPGD P in Aichi (So(Source:urce: Aichi Prefecture’s GGDP,DP, SStatisticstatistics Division, Aichi Prefectural GGovernment)overnmen t) Economic scale equivalenteq u to the world’s 35th largest economy (Singapore’s GDP) (So(Source:urc e: Aic Aichihi Pre PrefecturePrefecture’sfec tur e’s GDGDP,P, StaStatisticstis tic s Division,D ivi sio n, PePPerr capitaca pi itita incomeinc om e Aichi Prefectural Government) USUS$32,051$3 2 05 1 (¥3,523,000)(¥ 3 52 3 3rd in Japan (2014)

Value of manufactured (Source: Economic Census – Survey on US$383.3 billion (¥46.0483 trillion) 14.7% share in Japan (2015) corporate economic activities, Ministry goods shipments of Economy, Trade and Industry) 1st in Japan for 39 years in a row since 1977 [Main industries ranked first in the Japanese market share]Flowers 1st in production10 out of 24 manufacturing value categories 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Shizuoka Kanagawa Gunma Transportation equipment Aichi 39.4% 6.4% 6.3% 5.4% 5.3%

Gunma Kanagawa Business oriented machinery Aichi 15.3% 7.6% 7.3% 5.4% 5.1%

Hyogo Hiroshima Iron and Steel Aichi 13.2% 10.6% 10.0% 7.5% 7.4%

Fukuoka Mie Rubber products Aichi 13.4% 7.8% 7.5% 6.5% 5.3%

Ibaraki Osaka Saitama Shiga Plastic products Aichi 12.7% 6.4% 6.4% 5.5% 5.4%

Agricultural output (Source: Statistics of Agricultural US$2.9 billion (¥315.4 billion) 8th in Japan (2016) Income Produced, Ministry of Flowers production value Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) US$0.5 billion (¥57.2 billion) 1st in Japan for 55 years in a row since 1962 (Source: Census of Commerce, Ministry of Annual sales of goods Economy, Trade and Industry) US$324.5 billion (¥35.6738 trillion) 3rd in Japan (2014) * The 2014, 2015 and 2016 figures were compiled based on yen-US$ exchange rates of 109.92, 120.13, and 108.37 , respectively. (Simple average of quarterly inter-banking

(Source: Prefectural Land Price Survey, Ministry of Land, Comparison of cost among three major Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) AmongAmong the three major cities, business expansion into Aichi costs significantlysigni ficantly less.less .

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Tokyo 300342.6 2,000 Tokyo Tokyo 1,500 1,824.5 200 259.5

1,000 Osaka 148.3 100 Osaka Aichi Osaka 500 100.1 107.2 764.4 Aichi Aichi 57.3 391.2 0 00 Residential property Industrial property Commercial property

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Next-generation Industry Project

Next-generation vehicles A ichi prefecture has one of the world’s largest concentrations of the . The Aichi Prefectural Governmenternment has been stepping up its efforts to diffuse next-generation cars such as fuel cellll vehicles (FCV(FCVs) s) while supportinsupportingg research anda nd development of self-driving cars andd relevant verification tests. tests

FCVs “MIRAI ” were adopted as official cars by the Aichi Prefectural Government.

ExperimentsExxperiments to verifyveri fy the practical use ooff selself-drivingf-drivin g vevehicleshicles being conducted actively in Aichi Prefecture Prefectu re

Aerospace The Chubu , which includes A ichi prefecture, is a major manufacturing center for the aerospace industry, with 50 percent of Japan’s production of aircrafts and aircraft parts. The A ichi Prefectural Government is making effective use of incentive programs for the Special Zone to Create Asia No.1 A erospace Industrial Cluster, which has been designated as a special strategic zone for international competitiveness by the national government, and promoting collaborative R& D and human resources development among industry, government and academia.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Wing boxes Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Forward fuselage Main landing gear wheel well Wing fixed trailing edges

SUBARU Corporation Center wing box Integration of the center wing box with the main landing gear wheel well

MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) is being developed at AirportAirport. Aircraft structural parts for Boeing 787 are produced in Aichi prefecture.

Robots A ichi prefecture’s robot industry ranks first in Japan in the value of products shipped (mainly industrial robots) and other receipts, the number of business establishments and the number of employees. With the aim of further developing its robot industry, the A ichi Prefectural Government hasas established the Aichi Robot Industry Cluster CCouncil to promote the development and widespread use of robots.

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Subsidy ＊There are various other requirements to be met besides those specified below. For details, please contact us. Business facility investment subsidy ■Foreign-affiliated Company Startup Support Program *Support to be provided by the Greater Nagoya Initiative Center (GNIC) Purpose To help foreign-affiliated companies start up their business in Japan Eligible applicants Foreign-affiliated companies that will establish corporations, branches, or business bases in Aichi, or 1 Fees for professional services, such as company registration service Expenses to be 2 Recruitment agency fees and the like covered by the subsidy 3 Real estate brokerage fees Maximum amount Up to 500,000 yen, in proportion to the capital Remarks An application must be submitted before company registration. ■Aichi Prefecture Business Facility Investment Subsidy for Cutting-edge Sectors of the 21st Century Purpose To support investments in large plants and research institutes in cutting-edge sectors Eligible business sectors Aerospace, environment and new energy, information and communication, health and life-span extension, advanced materials, nanotechnology and biotechnology Subsidy rate (maximum amount) 10% (10 billion yen) * 20% for research institutes Remarks An application for a business license must be submitted at least 30 days before the start of construction. Other eligibility requirements include specific types of expenses. ■Aichi Prefecture Business Facility Investment Subsidy for Promising Industries (Type B) Purpose To support small but promising investments in key segments of supply chains and growth industries Among the aerospace, next-generation vehicles(including automobile-related), environment and new energy,robots, health and life-span extension, and information and communication sectors, the following segments are eligible: Eligible business sectors 1 Key supply chain segments: parts and materials segments 2 Segments with high growth potential Subsidy rate (maximum amount) 10% (1 billion yen) Remarks An application for a business license must be submitted at least 30 days before the start of construction. Other eligibility requirements include specific types of expenses. Subsidy for research and development ■Aichi Prefecture Research and Development Subsidy Purpose To support research, development and experimental testing conducted by companies and other organizations in business sectors with high growth potential Eligible business sectors Next-generation vehicles, aerospace, environment and new energy, health and life-span extension, information and communication, robots, etc. Subsidy rate (maximum amount) Major companies: 1/2 (200 million yen) Small and medium-size companies: 2/3 (100 million yen) Application period Once a year (normally from to April) Remarks Other eligibility requirements include specific types of expenses.

Tax Incentive ■Business Facility Investment Tax Incentive (Real estate acquisition tax exemption and reduction) Eligible business sectors Manufacturing sector of the aerospace industry Manufacturing sectors of other industries, etc. categorized under (1) or (2) (1) Districts of the Special Zone to Create Asia No.1 Aerospace Industrial Cluster Districts designated by the prefectural governor upon Eligible districts (2) Industrial districts and districts for other specific purposes request by of designated by the prefectural governor upon request by mayors of municipalities where the districts specified in (1) are located Buildings newly constructed for eligible business Buildings newly constructed on newly purchased or Buildings Eligible purposes rented land property Land Newly purchased land, if buildings are newly constructed within three years after purchase Large companies: Amount equivalent to half of total tax amount Amount to be reduced Total tax amount Small and medium-sized companies: Amount equivalent to three-fourths of total tax amount

Industrial site (Land owned by the Aichi Public Enterprise Bureau) ■Long-term installment plan for repayment of land acquisition fees Loan period 10 years (to be repaid in 10 or fewer installments including the first installment) Amount of first payment 10% or more of the total amount agreed to be paid (to be paid within 15 days from the day following the date of the agreement) Installment payment method Equal annual principal installment for the amount that remains after deducting the first payment from the total amount agreed to be paid (due by each anniversary date)

■Leasing system (not applicable to some districts) Type of land leasehold (leasing period) Leasehold for business-use land (10 –20 years) Annual leasing fees Coastal-area land: (selling price x 3%) + sum comparable to fixed assets tax Chubu “Rinku ” coastal area covering part of the artificial island hosting Chubu Centrair International Airport and its vicinity: (selling price x 4.2%) + sum comparable to fixed assets tax INVESTVVEVESESTST INN AAIAICAICHIICC

Living Environment

Information and consultation services International School for non-Japanese residents Nagoya International School The following organization provides non-Japanese residents 2686 M inamihara, Nakashidami, M oriyama-ku, Nagoya with information and consultation in multiple languages about Tel: +81-52-736-2025 various problems and anxieties they may face in daily life. http://www.nisjapan.net Nagoya International Center International Christian Academy of Nagoya Nagoya International Center 3F, 1-47-1 Nagono, Nakamura-ku, Villa Y uzan 1F, 205 K ibutake, , Aichi Nagoya Prefecture Tel: +81-52-581-0100 Tel: +81-561-62-4196 Email: [email protected] http://www.icanjapan.org/ http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/e/ Aichi International Association Medical Institutions Sannomaru Annex Building, Aichi Prefectural Government 1 & 2F, 2-6-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya Aichi Medical Information Network Tel: +81-52-961-7902 URL: http://iryojoho.pref.aichi.jp/ Email: [email protected] You can search medical institutions in Aichi where foreign http://www2.aia.pref.aichi.jp/tope/indexe.html language services are available, including hospitals, clinics, dental clinics, pharmacies and midwifery centers. Consulates in Aichi Aichi Medical Interpretations System Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea / TEL: +81-50-5814-7263 (Operation Office, Weekdays 9:00 Consulate-General of the Federative Republic of / a.m. ～5:30 p.m.) Consulate-General of the People's Republic of / URL: http://www.aichi-iryou-tsuyaku-system.com/pt/pte.html Consulate-General of the Republic of Peru / Consulate of the Services provided include: dispatch of medical interpreters, of A merica / Consulate of Canada telephone interpretations and translations of referrals, etc.

Support Organizations for Business Expansion

Aichi-Nagoya International Business Access Center (I-BAC) Greater Nagoya Initiative Center (GNIC) Nagoya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building 7F C/O The Public Foundation of Chubu Science and Technology 2-10-19 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, A ichi 460-0008, Japan Center Ikko Osu Building 7F, 1-35-18 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya, TEL: +81-52-223-5452 FAX: +81-52-223-5404 Aichi 460-0011, Japan E-mail: [email protected] TEL: +81-52-218-4020 FAX: +81-52-204-1469 URL: http://www.i-bac.jp/o/index.html E-mail:[email protected] URL: http://greaternagoya.org/en/ Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Nagoya Office Aichi Industry & Labor Center 18F, 4-4-38 M eieki, Nakamura- Investment Promotion Division, Tokyo Office of the Aichi ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan Prefectural Government (Investment Support Station Aichi) TEL: +81-52-589-6211 FAX: +81-52-563-0166 Prefectural A ssembly Hall 9F, 2-6-3 Hirakawa-cho, URL: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/ibsc/locations/ibsc_nagoya.html Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093, Japan TEL: +81-3-5212-9972 FAX: +81-3-5212-9095

Aichi Prefectural Government Overseas Office https://www.pref.aichi.jp/ricchitsusho/gaikoku/center.html Aichi Office JETRO (Aichi Office) #2109, Shanghai International Trade Center 21F, 2201 Yan A n Nantawan Bldg. 16F, 161 Rajadamri Rd., Bangkok 10330, Xi Road, Shanghai 200336, China TEL: +86-21-6219-8125 FAX: +86-21-6219-8132 TEL: +66-2-253-6441 (Ext. 122) FAX: +66-2-253-2020 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Investment and Trade Division, Department of Industry and Labor West Annex 7F, Aichi Prefectural Government 3-1-2 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, A ichi 460-8501, Japan TEL: +81-52-954-6356 FAX: +81-52-961-7693 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.pref.aichi.jp/ricchitsusho/e/index.html

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