www.EUbusinessinJapan.eu Latest update: August 2013 TOKYO METROPOLIS Tokyo’s Flag Main City: Tokyo Population: 13,269,000 people, ranking 1/47 prefectures (2013) [1] Area: 2,187.66 km² [2] Geographical / Landscape description: The mainland portion of Tokyo lies northwest of Tokyo Bay and measures about 90 km east to west and 25 km north to south. The average elevation in Tokyo is 40 m. It is bordered by Chiba Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi to the west, Kanagawa to the south, and Saitama to the north. Mainland Tokyo is further subdivided into the 23 Special Wards occupying the eastern half, and the Tama area stretching westwards. Also within the administrative boundaries of Tokyo Metropolis are two island chains in the Pacific Ocean lying directly south: the Izu Islands, and the Ogasawara Islands, which stretch for more than 1,000 km away from the mainland. Because of these islands and mountainous regions to the west, Tokyo's overall population density figures far under represent the real figures for urban and suburban regions of Tokyo. [2] Climate: Tokyo lies in the humid subtropical climate zone with hot humid summers and generally mild winters with cool spells. The region, like much of Japan, experiences a one-month seasonal lag, with the warmest month being August, which averages 27.5 °C, and the coolest month being January, averaging 6.0 °C . Annual rainfall averages nearly 1530 millimetres, with a wetter summer and a drier winter. Snowfall is sporadic but does occur almost annually. Tokyo also often sees typhoons each year, though few are strong. [2] Time zone: GMT +7 in summer (+8 in winter) International dialling code: 0081 Recent history, culture Tokyo is often thought of as a city but it is referred to as a "metropolitan prefecture". The Tokyo metropolitan government administers the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo (each governed as an individual city), which cover the area that was formerly the City of Tokyo before it merged and became the subsequent metropolitan prefecture. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the centre of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area in the world. In 2020 Tokyo will be hosting the 32nd Olympic Games; it will be the second time in its history since 1964. [2] The city constantly gives rise to new fashions and cultural phenomena and a wide variety of information is transmitted to the rest of Japan and throughout the world. Famous sites and historical landmarks can be found and traditional culture remains alive. The city presents an innovative face with a lingering atmosphere of tradition. [3] EU-JAPAN CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION - Head office in Japan EU-JAPAN CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION - OFFICE in the EU Shirokane-Takanawa Station bldg 4F Rue Marie de Bourgogne, 52/2 1-27-6 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0072, JAPAN B-1000 Brussels, BELGIUM Tel: +81 3 6408 0281 - Fax: +81 3 6408 0283 - [email protected] Tel : +32 2 282 0040 –Fax : +32 2 282 0045 - [email protected] http://www.eu-japan.eu / http://www.EUbusinessinJapan.eu / http://www.een-japan.eu www.EUbusinessinJapan.eu Economic overview Tokyo, the national capital, is Japan's political, economic, and cultural centre, and the centre of consumption in the country. Tokyo contains a variety of industries, with an especially large concentration of corporate headquarters, creating a hive of economic activity. There are more than 680,000 business establishments in Tokyo and 99% are small and medium-size businesses. About 8.2 million people work in Tokyo with about 70% of them as employees of small and medium businesses. These small and medium-size companies boast sophisticated technology and high levels of productivity and are major contributors to Tokyo's growth and continued vitality. In addition, about 75% of the foreign companies in Japan are concentrated in Tokyo. [3] In December 2011, a new plan, “Tokyo Vision 2020: Driving change in Japan/Showing our best to the world” was formulated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as Tokyo’s new urban strategy. It aims to revitalize Japan and spur on Tokyo’s development by implementing policies that accurately respond to the new social and economic situation from a mid- to long-term perspective. This 10-year long plan aims at achieving three main points: - Strengthening disaster management policies: Building a sophisticated disaster-resilient city - Promotion of energy policies: Highly efficient, independent and distributed energy strategy - Increasing international competitiveness: Becoming the international business hub of Asia [4] Economic Indicators Tokyo All Japan Population (2013) [1] 13,269,000 127,350,000 Unemployment rate (2012) [5] 4.5% 4.3% GPD (2010) [6] 18.3% of Japan’s 495 trillion Yen Infrastructure Road/railways A number of rail lines originate at Tokyo Station, including the Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, Tokaido Shinkansen, and Hokuriku Shinkansen, linking Tokyo directly with major cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Sendai. Tokyo and the National Capital Region are covered with a web of JR lines and private rail lines, as well as a veritable lattice of subway lines which together form a high-density rail network running on a precise schedule. [7] Within the 23 Special Ward areas, nearly 29million people use public transportation daily. [8] Shipping The Port of Tokyo is Japan’s principal port for international trade, and it functions as the international logistics base for a massive inland consumer market centred on the National Capital Region. Furthermore, high-standard container terminals have been put in place, enhancing and shoring up the port’s functions as an international trading port. [7] Civil Aviation Tokyo International Airport, commonly known as Haneda Airport, handles almost all domestic flights to and from Tokyo. International routes have been recently activated in 2010 reaching Asian countries, North America and Europe (London, Frankfurt and Paris) [9] EU-JAPAN CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION - Head office in Japan EU-JAPAN CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION - OFFICE in the EU Shirokane-Takanawa Station bldg 4F Rue Marie de Bourgogne, 52/2 1-27-6 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0072, JAPAN B-1000 Brussels, BELGIUM Tel: +81 3 6408 0281 - Fax: +81 3 6408 0283 - [email protected] Tel : +32 2 282 0040 –Fax : +32 2 282 0045 - [email protected] http://www.eu-japan.eu / http://www.EUbusinessinJapan.eu / http://www.een-japan.eu www.EUbusinessinJapan.eu Living Environment Tokyo is one of the busiest cities in the world. From the electronic and “cool Japan”in rich Akihabara, passing through the traditional Asakusa toward the fashion addicted Shibuya, each district provides a different approach to Japanese lifestyle and culture. Tokyo is also the residence for the majority of foreigners in Japan giving a lively multicultural ambience to some of its districts. Tokyo cannot merely to be summarised in a few sentences so the EU-Japan Centre invites you to search the web for the many available sites introducing Tokyo. Major types of economic activities Agriculture, natural resources According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo is last among the nation's prefectures for surface of agricultural lands. The farmland is concentrated in western Tokyo. 36% of its area is covered by forest, mostly located in the mountainous western communities. Tokyo Bay was once a major source of fish. Presently, most of Tokyo's fish production comes from the outer islands. [2] Manufacturing In 2011, Tokyo’s manufacturing industry’s shipment value was principally composed of transport machinery (15.4%), printing & related products (14%) and information & communication electronics equipment (9.6%). [10] Keihin industrial area is the major manufacturing zone of Tokyo. Located in the region between Tokyo and Yokohama, it saw rapid development during the post-war period becoming the centre of Japan’s industry. The area is a place of heavy industry and includes steel mills, oil refineries, petrochemical complexes, and shipyards. [11] Services The service sector is the main engine of Tokyo’s economy and generates nearly 80% of all employment. Tokyo is home to several of the world's largest investment banks, insurance companies, and most of the foreign companies located in Japan. [4] R&D, Innovation, Scientific research Growing numbers of joint research projects between industry, academia, and the government have built up networks linking educational institutions and companies, so that a wide variety of resources are to be found in the metropolis. [3] Site of technology Tama. The Tama region industrial support center was established in 2009 with the aim of providing unified support of technology and business management. The project encourages business enterprises, universities, and research organizations to cooperate together developing new R&D ideas and businesses. [12] Opportunities for EU Investors / Exporters / Importers Promising sectors for cooperation Long-established industries: information and communication industries, wholesale and retail trade, finance and insurance industry, eating and drinking services, construction, manufacturing industries, R&D. [3][4] EU-JAPAN CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION - Head office in Japan EU-JAPAN CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION - OFFICE in the EU Shirokane-Takanawa Station bldg 4F Rue Marie de Bourgogne, 52/2 1-27-6 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0072, JAPAN B-1000 Brussels, BELGIUM Tel: +81 3 6408 0281 - Fax: +81 3 6408 0283 - [email protected]