This prefecture has a well-developed industrial infrastructure and is known throughout Japan as a source of innovation. Japanese companies that have become household names throughout the world such as Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi, NEC, Fujitsu, Matsushita Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, Nissan and Toyota have a strong presence in Fukuoka. There are also many companies that were born in Fukuoka, including Yasukawa Electric, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial-use robotics, and TOTO Ltd, a world-leading ceramic sanitary equipment manufacturer. Even with such a strong industrial base, we are striving to continue on our path of innovation, and supported by the local government, Fukuoka is actively recruiting foreign companies to augment clusters in the following growth industries:Information and Communication Technologies, Semiconductors and Semiconductor Design, Automobiles, Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Hydrogen Energy, Nanotechnology, Robotics.
This city is business center of Kyushu. The offices of many major companies in Japan located there. From this city, important and udpdated information of each companies goes to each branch. For such reasons, trafic conditions such as train, airplane and ship are well established. And, as we mentioned in other section, this city is located near other asian coutries. Fukuoka prefecture has established long histories of business and cultural relationships with the surrounding countries.
People in Fukuoka has open minded curiosity. Such a mentality and environment blessed with natural has traditionally led the people into the engagement of business. Even now, various kinds of unique innovation come up in the fields such as food, Agricultural, machine business. We have such a passion and energies in this city.
This prefecture is nearly equidistant from Tokyo and Shanghai. Shanghai, Seoul and Taipei can be visited in a one-day return trip. Hong Kong and even Beijing can be reached in just a few hours. About 20 major cities in Asia and the world can be reached by approximately 300 weekly flights from Fukuoka. High-speed passenger ships connect Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea in less than 3 hours. High-speed passenger ships connect Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea in less than 3 hours. High-speed passenger ships connect Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea in less than 3 hours. More than 60% of all trade based in Kyushu Island is with Asian countries. More than 60% of all trade based in Kyushu Island is with Asian countries. 75% of foreign investment in Fukuoka is dedicated to a strategy involving not only Japan, but other East Asian markets as well. Approximately 5,000 international students from Asian countries have chosen to study in Fukuoka. For these and many other reasons, Fukuoka provides the perfect location for a company looking to access the Japanese market with an eye toward expansion into South Korea and China.
We have found the value of quality in Fukuoka.
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