Kanagawa is Ideal for Building a Business Get Investment Support and Information Services from JETRO

If you’re interested in setting up a business in Japan or investing in one, you’ve got a powerful ally to call on: the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). JETRO is a Japanese government-funded organization that promotes trade and foreign investment in Japan through a worldwide network of 72 overseas offi ces and 38 offi ces in Japan.* Foreign investors can use JETRO’s diverse range of services to get a head start in the Japanese market. *As of March 1, 2009.

Check Out the “Investing in Japan” Website: www.investjapan.org Anyone thinking of entering a new market needs to do research. InvestJapan.org presents all the important information you need to make informed decisions on “Investing in Japan”. Topics covered on the site include: • Investment-related Japanese economic and business trends • Information on laws, regulations and procedures for doing business in Japan • Japan’s key investment environments • The cost of setting up a business in Japan • Success stories about companies that are making it in Japan • A directory of businesses and services that can support your market entry • JETRO’s support services

Kanagawa—A Great Place to Set Up Operations

JETRO IBSC Kanagawa will Help You Get Down to Business. The Invest Japan Business Support Center Kanagawa, or IBSC Kanagawa, offers an extensive range of services and facilities to help foreigners launch or invest in a business in Kanagawa Prefecture. If you have never conducted business in Japan and can’t speak a word of Japanese, IBSC Kanagawa is the place to begin. Our JETRO personnel and our network of experts from various fi elds are ready to show you how to save time and money and make business connections, while avoiding some of the pitfalls of market entry.

● Business Development Services Consulting Services Marketing YourYour needsneeds areare identifiidentifi eded Laws and regulations National and local government incentives A menu of services will be proposed Cost simulation models Establishing a base of operations Selecting a location Specifi c support services will be provided Employee and labor issues Facility Services Temporary offi ces Your new base of operations A well-stocked library

Expert Consultation on Both National and Local Markets JETRO staff at IBSC Kanagawa are ready to provide exclusive services, IBSC Kanagawa will provide you with smooth access to information expert, detailed advice on the market, and individual consulting regarding laws, standards and regulations. Through our extensive tailored to your needs. network of local Japanese governments, IBSC Kanagawa can also Because the Japanese government supports IBSC Kanagawa, we supply you with information about local government incentives and know exactly what administrative procedures foreign companies need business conditions around the nation. to follow. In close cooperation with all government ministry offi ces, Temporary Offi ce Facilities offering the Latest Business Technologies Temporary Offi ces the ISBC. Potential tenants are subject to a pre-screening process JETRO can provide temporary offi ce facilities free of charge to before moving in. foreign companies looking to enter the Japanese market, or to Library foreign companies already established in Japan that are expand- The library at JETRO Yokohama offers a treasure trove of ing into Kanagawa Prefecture. Our temporary offi ces provide you English-language materials related to Japan and other countries. You with all of the business basics you need, including offi ce furniture, can browse through materials organized by industry and region, look storage, communications (telephone/fax) and more. Offi ce tenants over statistical reports, research investment systems, labor, taxes and can arrange for dedicated communications lines, charged at cost. more. You’ll also have the latest information about the investment If you are interested in temporary offi ce facilities, please contact environment in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Temporary Offi ce Overview Eligibility: Foreign companies, regardless of country of origin, active in direct investment in Japan, or foreign companies already in Japan that are expanding business operations into Kanagawa Prefecture. Occupancy Term: 50 business days. *Term may be extended if necessary Cost: Free (deposit required: ¥10,000 per week) No. of Rooms: Four rooms (each room approximately 20m2) Equipment: Offi ce desks and chairs, one telephone, one fax machine, Internet connection port, one storage locker, etc. Shared Resources: Meeting room, business library (JETRO Yokohama library), copy machine *Tenants will be responsible for telephone and fax charges incurred.

Regional Information www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/region/

Number of Researchers and Engineers by Kanagawa Prefecture Major Prefecture (2005) Kanagawa Prefecture is Japan’s largest industrial region, and the heart of the Tokyo metropolitan (Source: “2005 National Census,” Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) area. Numerous domestic and foreign corporations boasting leading-edge technologies have set up 350,000 international bases for research, development and manufacturing operations in Kanagawa. Nearly No. of Engineers 1,100 research facilities are concentrated in the prefecture, as Kanagawa has cemented its position as 300,000 No. of Researchers top of the class in terms of numbers of researchers and engineers. Kanagawa leads Japan as the capital of technology and expertise, home to major institutes engaged in leading-edge, creative research and 250,000 technological development, including the Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology, a successful cooperative venture linking the private, academic and public sectors. 200,000 Kanagawa Prefecture features unequalled transportation access to both domestic and international destinations. Ample commercial facilities and urban convenience, as well as reasonable offi ce rent in 150,000 comparison to central Tokyo, are just a few of the attractions of this region. Already, 427 foreign compa- nies have set up operations in Kanagawa (“Foreign Affi liated Companies in Japan 2008;” Toyo Keizai, 100,000 Inc.), 282 of which are functional headquarters. 50,000 Since the port of Yokohama was opened as the fi rst international port of Japan in 1859, Kanagawa Prefecture has continued to embrace and accept foreign cultures. Kanagawa is known as a region where foreigners can enjoy both private and work life. Tokyo Aichi Chiba Osaka Saitama Yokohama City Kanagawa Over time, the port of Yokohama has become the gateway between Japan and the world. With more Average Offi ce Building Rents (Unit: US$/ m2 ) (As of January 31, 2009; data obtained from Miki Shoji Co., Ltd.) than 190 foreign companies headquartered in and around Yokohama, the city has become one of Japan’s preeminent cosmopolitan centers, second only to Tokyo. Yokohama is home to major facilities, Large-Scale Mid-Scale Small-Scale including distribution networks based in one of Japan’s largest international ports and several interna- Buildings Buildings Buildings tional convention centers. Convenient to Narita and Haneda airports, and a center for foreign company Tokyo (3 Wards)* 68 52 46 incubation facilities, Yokohama offers everything needed for companies to pursue global activities. Of Yokohama Station *1 51 42 39 course, Yokohama City is also located right on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line (Shin Yokohama Station), as Minato Mirai well as near the Tomei Expressway and other major rail and highway networks. Kannai *2 38 34 32 Numerous IT fi rms and R&D facilities (including global electronics manufacturers) are based in the Shin Yokohama *3 39 37 34 Yokohama area. Situated near the coast, the Yokohama Science Frontier is an industrial center for Kawasaki 49 35 35 biotech and other research institutes, including Japan’s well-known RIKEN research organization. * Three main wards in central Tokyo (Chiyoda, Chuo and Minato) Rich in natural beauty and a temperament of accepting other cultures, Yokohama City offers a pleas- *1 Central Yokohama ant and cosmopolitan lifestyle. *2 Government agency and offi ce building district *3 New business district in Yokohama Kawasaki City Kawasaki City is located across the wide and winding Tamagawa River from Japan’s capital city of Tokyo. Kawasaki has become a natural gathering place for the automobile, electronics, machinery, chemical, IT and environmental industrial sectors, home to many major global fi rms. More than 200 corporate, university and other research facilities serve as a support network in the area. This coexistence of leading-edge industrial technologies and R&D functions is one of Kawasaki’s main attractions. The Kanagawa Science Park (KSP) is one commercial center that has attracted leading corporations and university/ R&D institutes. Together with the Shin-Kawasaki Science Park and the Techno Hub Innovation Kawasaki (THINK), these business parks support the active pursuit of advanced R&D/ product development and business incubation. Kawasaki City is blessed with an effi cient transportation and distribution environment. Haneda Airport, a major domestic hub and a gateway to business in Asia, is just 13 minutes by train from the Kawasaki Station; Narita Airport is only 90 minutes away. Kawasaki City is also situated for convenient rail and highway distribution/ access. The Kawasaki Port is located centrally in Tokyo Bay, and serves as a major base for international logistics, featuring a Foreign Access Zone (“FAZ”) attracting all manner of import facilities and businesses. London 11:45 Frankfurt Vancouver 11:15 Paris Beijing Seoul 9:45 2:45 2:25 New York 11:35 Japan 13:50 Rome 12:10 Shanghai Tokyo 2:50 Los Angeles (Kanagawa) 11:20 Taipei Hong Kong 3:10 2:50 Mumbai 10:50 Singapore 6:55 Why Kanagawa Makes Good Business Sense

Kanagawa Prefecture is part of the greater Tokyo metropolitan area,Sydney which accounts for 33% of Japan’s total population and 37% of the 9:35 country’s economy. A large, well-educated labor force and an aggregation of powerful industries with significant technological power combine to make Kanagawa economically progressive on a global scale.

London Frankfurt Vancouver 11:45 Beijing 9:45 Paris 11:15 Seoul 2:45 2:25 New York 11:35 Rome Japan Los Angeles 13:50 12:10 Shanghai Tokyo 11:20 2:50 (Kanagawa)

Taipei Hong Kong 3:10 2:50 Mumbai Travel Time from Major Cities 10:50 Singapore 6:55

Sydney 9:35

Transportation Hub of the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area

Kanagawa Prefecture’s comprehensive air, sea, rail and road transportation systems provide Tohoku Shinkansen Line Joetsu Shinkansen Line quick, convenient access to destinations both in Japan and overseas. The area affords easy Tohoku Highway Joban Highway

Kan-etsu Highway access to Japan’s international gateway, Narita Airport and Haneda, Tokyo’s domestic Higashi Kanto Highway airport, which is currently expanding its international service. International seaport facilities

Chuo Highway Tokyo Bayshore Highway New Tokyo International in Yokohama and Kawasaki offer modern, comprehensive global shipping services. Airport (Narita) Port of Tokyo Linking Kanagawa Prefecture to Tokyo and the rest of Japan is a network of public and Kanagawa Tokyo International Prefecture Airport (Haneda) Port of Kawasaki private railways, including the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train), which provides rapid, Tomei Highway Tokyo Bay Aqualine Port of Yokohama direct access to Osaka and Nagoya, two of Japan’s leading economic centers. The Tomei Port of Yokosuka Expressway, one of Japan’s main traffic arteries, links Kanagawa to the nation’s highway

Tokaido Shinkansen Line network. The combination of all these transportation options makes Kanagawa a natural place to set up a business, with excellent potential for nationwide expansion.

JETRO Invest Japan Business Support Center Kanagawa Yokohama Harbor Police Station Yamashita Industry & Trade Center Building 2F Koen

Osanbashi 2 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023 Yamashita Koen St. Tel: +81-45-222-8911 Fax: +81-45-662-4980 Email: [email protected] Industry & Trade Center Bldg. Kanagawa . Prefecture Kanagawa Prefecture Main Office Branch Office

Yokohama Port Hotel Continental Nihon-odori St Post Office Yokohama Nihon-odori Station Minato Mirai Line JETRO Kawasaki International Business Information Center Yokohama Media & Communications Center Institute of Industry Promotion Kawasaki 3F 66-20 Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 210-0013 Tel: +81-44-522-7931 Fax: +81-44-520-2030 Email: [email protected]

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