Greater Nagoya, Your Key Global Economic Zone Greater Nagoya is one of the most powerful manufacturing district in the world with a concentration of major corporations of international repute. Buzzing with the manufacturing spirit of Monozukuri (which literally means “the drive to create products of value”) that gives birth to creative and value-added products year after year, we are home to a myriad of enterprises especially in the production of automobiles, aircraft, machine tools, electronic components and new materials.

Fumio Kawaguchi Chairman of Greater Nagoya Initiative Center (GNIC)

This creative drive has recently led to the establishment of new businesses in the fields of IT, biotechnology, new energy, energy conservation and other related knowledge-based sectors, and the area is forming a cluster of these industries. Greater Nagoya also has substantial infrastructure including Chubu International Airport, Port of Nagoya, roads and railways, and rich water resources. The area is blessed with a living environment rich in natural and tourism resources.

Leverage the wealth of opportunities that Greater Nagoya provides to position your business for ongoing expansion Greater Nagoya is defined as the area within a 100 km radius of the Nagoya Central Business District, the city at the heart of Japan. Home to many of the world’s leading companies, supported by a network of SMEs along with robust physical and IT infrastructure, herein lies a wealth of opportunities for any company looking to grow their business both in Japan and globally.

Combined with a booming economy which makes up 1% of the global GDP and a vibrant natural and urban habitat, we offer the most supportive of environments to ensure your company is strategically placed for development. We will do all we can to ensure a smooth transition into what we believe is the ideal region for global-oriented corporations.

Greater Nagoya delivers modern and comprehensive transportation infrastructure (road, rail, air, sea) as well as an extensive range of innovative industrial clusters.

We at the Greater Nagoya Initiative Center, as well as all companies in the region, welcome you to join us here in the ideal location for your Japanese hub. We would love to have companies and research institutions from all over the world, with their wonderful technologies and human resources, come and visit Greater Nagoya, experience the business potential here, and take full advantage of the exciting new business opportunities we can offer.

The gross domestic product of Greater Nagoya is equivalent to the 21th position in GDP ranking by country. The GDP of this area surpasses that of Sweden, or is equivalent to 0.8% of the GDP in the world. United States　①

14,991

China　②

7,203

Japan　③

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Germany　④

3,604

France　⑤

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Population：More than 11.43million Area：21,564km2

Unit：billion dollars Greater Nagoya：FY 2011 Other National Data：CY 2011 Data Source：Statistics Bureau of MIC “World Almanac, 2013”

Tokyo

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Made in Greater Nagoya

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION Developer of “MIRAI”, innovative fuel-cell vehicle (FCV); self power generation by chemical reaction with hydrogen and oxygen, Toyota enhances the harmonization with human, society, and global environment, and seeks sustainable society through industrial manufacturing.

Supplied by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.

Cooperation with leading companies

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd As a leading national company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industry plays a central role in the aerospace industry. It contributes to the expansion of domestic industry through aerospace products, including domestic aircraft MRJ reactivated after a half century.

Rinnai Corporation Rinnai as a heat-energy appliances manufacturer offers, among diversified products, “ECO ONE” hot-water and heating system by hybrid energy system with electricity and gas, offering safe and comfortable lifestyles and contributes to the energy saving family life.

The Greater Nagoya area encompasses one of the world’s dominant clusters of cutting-edge industries including manufacturing, such as automobile, aerospace and machine tool, IT and service. It also boasts of the largest agriculture sector in the country. These world-leading companies are all proactively seeking innovative partners to exploit existing opportunities and develop new business offerings. With the help of the Greater Nagoya Initiative Center, your company can expect to build true partnerships with any of the over 500 companies registered in the Greater Nagoya Partners Club, to grow your business and make the most of the breadth of opportunities that we offer. Domestic Corporations

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Major Corporations (Domestic Corporations) 1. AISIN SEIKI CO., LTD. 2. LIXIL Corporation 3. IBIDEN CO.,LTD 4. NGK INSULATORS, LTD. 5. NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. 6. NTN Corporation 7. Okuma Corporation 8. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. 9. Gifu Auto Body Co., Ltd. 10. TENRYU AERO COMPONENT Co., Ltd. 11. Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. 12. SHARP CORPORATION 13. Daido Steel Co., Ltd. 14. DENSO CORPORATION 15. TOSHIBA CORPORTION 16. Toyota Industries Corporation 17. TOYOTA BOSHOKU CORPORATION 18. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 19. PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. 20. BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

21. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 22. Makita Corporation 23. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation 24. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 25. DMG MORI SEIKI CO., LTD. 26. Yamazaki Mazak Corporation 27. Rinnai Corporation 28. JSR Corporation

Kawasaki Heavy Industry, as a Japanese national leading air craft manufacturer, has a wide spreading operation. Through joint developing/shared manufacturing project with Airbus Helicopters Germany it develops high performance diverse twin-engine Helicopter BK117.

Yamazaki Mazak Corporation Machine tool manufacturer to support world manufacturing industry, Mazak produces a wide range of products such as general machines, simultaneous 5-axis machining and laser processing machines. These machines are used by a wide range of industries to contribute to society.

IBIDEN Co., Ltd IBIDEN’s produces IC package substrates of CPU (Central Processing Unit) for Personal Computer and Smart Phone all over the world. The company maintains a high reputation of reliability enjoying world’s top class market share.

(Foreign Corporations) 1. BASF Japan, Ltd. (Germany) 2. SanDisk Corporation (US) 3. BorgWarner Morse TEC Japan, K.K. (US) 4. LOAD JAPAN INC. (US) 5. IKEA Distribution Service, Co., Ltd. (Sweden) 6. Magna International Japan, Inc (Canada) 7. Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (US) 8. Pfizer Japan Inc. (US) 9. VOLKSWAGEN Group Japan K.K. (Germany) 10. Umicore Shokubai Japan Co., Ltd. (Belgium) 11. POSCO-JPEC Co., Ltd. (Korea)

Buzzing with innovation industrial clusters We have a tradition of innovation in Greater Nagoya, and the ongoing development and expansion of cluster facilities is part of this tradition. Whether it is manufacturing, IT, and semiconductors, we have industrial clusters to fuel any company’s innovation engine. To ensure protection of the global environment in the future, we are making efforts to take part in various new industries, and applying environmental and energy-saving technologies we have accumulated over the years in the process of improving our products.

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. In Suzuka Plant, located next to the Suzuka circuit widely-known for Formula One and Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance, Honda Motor manufactures automobiles introducing cutting-edge machine. Moreover, the company plays a role of “Mother Plant” to dispatch engineers to the world.

JSR Corporation Manufacturer of chemical material basing high polymer material, JSR is the world top class on synthetic rubbers, semiconductor materials, and display materials. Yokkaichi Plant in Mie Prefecture is the center of the R&D and also plays a Global Group Mother Plant.

SanDisk Corporation Over 10 years in Yokkaichi, SanDisk operates semiconductor manufacturing center. The company offers high quality Flash memory products all over the world. In 2014, STIC innovation center was launched to develop next generation products.

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[ Rail Network ]

[ Port of Nagoya ]

Greater Nagoya has easy access to Tokyo (100 min.) and Osaka (50 min.) by shinkansen. Moreover, the Linear Express using cutting-edge technologies is scheduled to run through this area in the ongoing Linear Chuo shinkansen project.

As Japan’s No.1 port, it is linked to 150 countries and regions around the word. The Port of Nagoya has the highest trade volume among all the ports in Japan, which is a total cargo throughput of 202,555,935 tons in 2012.　

Great economic power Turning to the manufacturing sector, Greater Nagoya is becoming an increasingly important production base both in Japan and in the world. Among all the factors, Aichi prefecture the member of Greater Nagoya maintains the number one position on product shipment value over 30 years.

[ Road Network ]

[ Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) ]

An attractive market

Well-connected to the rest of Japan by a network of advanced expressways and well-maintained roads, Nagoya is a three-anda-half-hour drive from Tokyo while Osaka is just two hours away.

Greater Nagoya is an attractive market. The area has population of about 11.43million, and its per-capita income is higher than the national average. The city of Nagoya, the center of Greater Nagoya, is home to a population of 2.26 million, making it the fourth most populous city in Japan. The average residential land cost of Greater Nagoya is about 30% that of Tokyo, which contributes to a high homeownership rate of more than 60%.

This airport offers round-the-clock domestic and international cargo and passenger facilities including bonded processing plants and distribution centers. It is designated as the first comprehensive bonded area among airports in Japan, which enables smooth transportation of goods in coordination with a distribution center.

Logistical infrastructure second to none

Ample human resources Greater Nagoya is home to a large number of universities and educational institutes, attracting students from Japan and overseas. This produces a well-educated, progressive population that calls Greater Nagoya home. A large pool of talent is available from entry level junior staff through to engineers, researchers and experienced corporate executives. Greater Nagoya offers an attractive market with ample human resources, high consumption propensity and a brisk financial market.

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Greater Nagoya is situated on a wide plain, the geography lending itself to the demands of modern transport and physical infrastructure. The area is home to a comprehensive and modern network of expressways, railways, airways and seaways that ensure efficient and effective delivery of goods and services, and offers advanced IT infrastructure, such as fiber optic cables to commercial and residential areas.

Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway

Chuo Expressway Linear Chuo Shinkansen Line

(To be opened Tokyo-Nagoya in 2027)

Meishin Expressway

Nagoya Station Tokai-Kanjo Expressway Port of Nagoya

Shin Tomei Expressway

(to be opened in 2015)

Tomei Expressway Port of Yokkaichi

東海道新幹線 Tokaido Shinkansen Line

Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) Mikawa Bay

Linear Chuo Shinkansen Line

(To be opened Nagoya-Osaka in 2045)

Port of Mikawa

Ise Bay Expressway Shinkansen Airport Port

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Leading Research Institutions in the World Cooperation among government, industry and academia in the area has resulted in the development of new technologies and creation of new industries.

Knowledge Hub Aichi (AICHI)

(Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology, Aichi Synchrotron Radiation Center)

Hub of Advanced Research A strong industrial cluster is supported by sound research and development. Greater Nagoya has a large number of universities, public research institutions and corporate research

For the purpose to support high-value-added manufacturing technology, Aichi actively promotes cutting-edge technology centers. With a focus on Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology and Aichi Synchrotron Radiation Center. “Nanotechnology Development” as a key word, Aichi offers Industry-Academia-Government joint Research and Development and Test Request to support business.

Nagoya University National Composites Center (AICHI)

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Chubu Center (AICHI)

The NCC is the Center of R&D to verify and validate compound material with thermoplastic resin and carbon fiber. Along with large actual-sized prototyping and testing, Industry-Academia-Government cooperation conducts lightning protection, fire resistance, and flame proof tests.

A leading public research institution in Japan, it serves the role of a research hub, especially in the area of materials processing technology with integration of advanced materials and nanotechnology, and it also conducts numerous joint researches as a coordination hub between researchers and industries in the area. The Institution functions as the innovation hub for this region.

centers studying advanced technologies in various industries by which Japan leads the world.

Knowledge Hub Greater Nagoya has a total of 70 universities including Nagoya University, offering education and research of

Advanced Materials Innovation Center (MIE)

global standards and producing human resources with advanced skills and expertise.

Taking advantage of the location nearby the semiconductor or LCD manufacturers, and their cumulated necessary company know-how related to high performance material production, the institute aims to generate industrial innovation based on cutting-edge technology.

Gifu University Composite Materials Center (GIFU) GIFU’s research of high mechanical strength and light structural material to be applied to the next-generation transportation devise covers entire manufacturing process from material design to recycling stage. It especially focuses on Textile, Tooling, and Recycling technologies.

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Nagoya University Nagoya University has produced 6 Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry and Physics, including 2 winners in 2014. The University also owns numerous international patents including blue LEDs. Nagoya University has been achieving great accomplishments in various fields as the university representing the area.

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1. Knowledge Hub Aichi(Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology, Aichi Synchrotron Radiation Center) 2. Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology Industrial Research Center 3. Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology Tokoname Ceramic Research Center 4. Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology Seto Ceramic Research Center 5. Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology Food Research Center 6. Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology Owari Textile Research Center 7. Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology Mikawa Textile Research Center 8. Aichi Agricultural Research Center 9. Nagoya University National Composite Center 10. RIKEN Nagoya Facility 11. Japan Fine Ceramics Center (JFCC) 12. Plasma Center For Industrial Applications 13. Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute 14. National Center of Geriatrics and Gerontology 15. National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Chubu Center 16. National Institutes of Natural Sciences 17. Mie Prefecture Industrial Research Institute, Mie Pharmaceutical Research Center 18. Mie Prefecture Industrial Research Institute, Metal Science Branch 19. Mie Prefecture Industrial Research Institute, Ceramic Science Branch, Mie Prefectural Fuel Cell Research Center 20. Advanced materials Innovation Center (AMIC) 21. International Center For Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT) 22. Mie Prefecture Health and Environment Research Institute 23. Gifu Prefectural Research Institute for Health and Environmental Science 24. Industrial Technology Center, Gifu Prefectural Government, Paper Section 25. Industrial Research Institute of Gifu Prefecture 26. Gifu Prefectural Research Institute of Information Technology 27. Gifu Prefectural Ceramics Research Institute 28. Gifu Prefecture Research Institute for Human Life Technology 29. Gifu Research and Development Foundation 30. Gifu University Composite Materials Center

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History

Nature

In Greater Nagoya where numerous famous Samurai have been born including Nobunaga Oda, traditional culture and natural heritage are carefully-protected and fostered. Among others World Heritage site of Shirakawa Village and Ise Shrine which was conducted Shikinen Sengu (reconstruction) Ceremony in 2013, rich history lies in this area.

Seasonal landscapes and rich nature such as Korankei, the beautiful sight of over 4000 colorful maple trees in fall, and Shin-Hotaka ropeway with the closest landscape of Northern Alps. Those natural mountains and valleys are just a little side trip from the center of Nagoya city.

Festival of Takayama

Shin-Hotaka Ropeway

Ise Shrine Korankei

Culture The wind-up dolls commonly seen in the festivals in this area are traditional crafts with a long history. There are theaters for full-scale opera performance and general art museums, which makes this area accessible to the arts and entertainment environment. Cormorant Fishing in Nagara River

Nagoya Castle

Wind-up Dolls (Shobei Tamaya, a puppeteer, collection of Inuyama Culture Museum)

Noh play (Nagoya City Noh Theater)

Opera “Swan” (Aichi Prefectural Art Theater)

Toyohashi Tezutsu Fire Festival

World Heritage Shirakawa Village

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World Heritage Kumano Old Road

National Treasure Genji-Emaki (Tokugawa Art museum)

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Manufacturing (Monozukuri)

Sports

Leading by Toyota Motor Corporation, Japanese representing automobile manufacturers and automotive parts manufactures, concentrate in Greater Nagoya. Furthermore, in Mikimoto Pearl Island and Noritake Garden, you can see world famous traditional art. This area is the center of industry and technological innovation.

There are many sporting events throughout the year in Greater Nagoya area such as top league matches of football, professional baseball games, and Grand Sumo Tournament. Large-size facilities as Suzuka Circuit and Toyota Stadium allow holding World level sport events.

INAX Museum

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Toyota Stadium

Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya

Education, Medical Treatment Mikimoto Pearl Island

Enhanced International schools in Nagoya city provide international education. There located general science museums where you can acquire knowledge with having fun. Greater Nagoya also has many high level medical institutes. Many of them can provide medical service with interpreter assistance, which can alleviate anxiety of non-Japanese speaking patients.

Yokkaichi Port Building

TOYOTA Museum

Life Environment Nagoya International Center (NIC) provides a wide range of support for the foreigners living in Japan to ensure their safety and comfort. The center offers residential support and necessary information for daily life in multiple languages. Monthly publications, multilingual web page, mail magazine are available on a timely basis. In case the difficult and complicated problems arise,

Kakamigahara Aerospace Science Museum

administrative scrivener, attorney, and/or tax accounNagoya International school

tant can attend you. Beyond those services, advisements on your problems for counseling and educational consultation in your mother language are also available.

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Noritake Garden Craft Center

Toyota Ecoful Town

Nagoya City Science Museum

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Greater Nagoya Initiative Center plays an important role to link the world with Greater Nagoya. Our one-stop solution provides a full range of services to ensure a smooth entry for the foreign companies which are willing to establish or expand the business in Greater Nagoya.

Comprehensive Information/Consultation Service We are ready to receive inquiries and provide you with as much detailed information as you need to make the right business decision. We actively transmit useful information such as seminars and net working events.

Invitation activity For foreign companies showing interest in Greater Nagoya, we offer economic trend, industrial and market information, and industrial clusters. We work actively to undercover prospective companies through participating domestic and international exhibits, sending trade mission in abroad, and inviting to the area.

Greater Nagoya is going through rapid growth with an ongoing thirst for innovation.

Business meetings Finding the right partners is an integral aspect of making the best investment decisions. We provide opportunity for business alliance offering business meetings with Greater Nagoya members and/or reunion with particular company for foreign companies.

Greater Nagoya Perfect location for your business

Business Startup Support When you are ready to launch into Greater Nagoya or expand the business, we will support you providing necessary licensing information for incorporation, and offer referrals to man-power, interpretation companies, legal and financial expertise, incubator facilities as well. GNIC has incentives for smooth establishment of enterprise.

Greater Nagoya offers the ideal solution for corporation, large or small, looking to expand their business activities. Greater Nagoya has an extensive range of world-leading corporations and outstanding SMEs to support them, cluster initiatives, service and IT sectors partnered with a rich tradition of innovation, tourism resources and an exciting and comfortable living environment. Greater Nagoya is ready and willing to work with you, and we will do our best to support the success of your business. Greater Nagoya aspires to become the world’s role model in providing excellent business support. It has a proven track record in providing a platform for business success across a diverse range of sectors including industrial, cultural, service, and information sectors. Greater Nagoya is perfect for companies that aim to venture into an exciting future.

Continuous Follow-up

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City and regional governments participating in the GNIC offer a host of investment incentives to foreign companies, offering business meeting with GNI partners club members, opportunities to participate GNIC events, periodical Newsletter, and continuous follow up to these companies.

Local Authorities

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・Aichi Prefecture Gifu Prefecture Mie Prefecture ・City of Nagoya ・Support cities

Greater Nagoya Initiative Center (GNIC)

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Government organization

Greater Nagoya

Tokyo

Industry

・Chubu Economic Federation ・Nagoya Chamber of Commerce 　& Industry ・Support chambers of commerce 　& Industry ・Support economic federations

Universities, Research Centers

GIFU Osaka Hiroshima Fukuoka

Nagoya

AICHI

GNI Partners Club

Shizuoka

Over 500 companies of the area

MIE

■Contact Greater Nagoya Initiative Center (GNIC) Hirokoji Garden Avenue Building 4F Meieki 4-24-16, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 450-0002, Japan

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Tel: ＋81-52-533-1777 Fax: ＋81-52-581-8500 E-mail: [email protected] URL: www.greaternagoya.org

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