Investing in Japan
Regional Information
Kochi
One of the best incentive systems in the country, aimed at forming new sites for interchange in the 21st century
- Your Regional Guide: Seishi Yamamoto
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Department of Commerce, Industry, and Labor
Kochikencho 5F, 1-2-20, Marunouchi, Kochi-city, Kochi Prefecture 780-8570
TEL: +81-88-823-9691 FAX: +81-88-823-9261
- Basic Information
- Regional Profile
- Services for investment in Japan
- Available incentives
- Links to Related Websites
Basic Information
| Population | 0.79 million (Male: 0.37 million, Female: 0.42 million) (2006) |
|---|---|
| Labor force | 0.47 million (Male: 0.23 million, Female: 0.24 million) (2008) |
| Area | 7,105km² (2007) |
| GDP | 2,346 billion yen (2005) |
| Major industries | Agriculture, marine products, general machinery, electrical machinery, ceramics, soil and stone |
| Developing industries | Agriculture, marine products, general machinery, electrical machinery, ceramics, soil and stone |
| Offices overseas | Singapore/Shanghai |
| Offices in Japan | Tokyo/Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture/Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| JETRO office | JETRO Kochi |
Regional Profile
Strength of the region's industries and economy
Boasting the Kochi University of Technology and many other institutions of higher learning that seek to create new businesses as well as such business support organizations as the Kochi Industrial Promotion Center, Kochi Prefecture is able to set up a variety of “software” support programs, i.e., personnel training and basic research programs, in accordance with corporate needs.Although Kochi Prefecture cannot be called a prominent locale, it will exercise its potential to the maximum by mobilizing its capabilities and addressing the needs of business from a broad perspective.For example, the prefecture in recent years has created one of the nation’s top information environments at elementary and junior high schools through industry-academia-government collaboration.Toward the development of a recycling-oriented society, Kochi Prefecture has also demonstrated its tremendous potential across a variety of fields in working with companies in the prefecture to promote some of Japan’s leading business ventures.
Strength of the region's education/research institutes
3 universities (Kochi University, Kochi Women’s University, Kochi University of Technology), 2 junior colleges, 1 technical college, 51 high schools
Strength of the region's infrastructure
<Land>
Kochi Expressway
<Air>
Kochi Ryoma Airport
<Sea>
Kochi Port, Kochi New Port, Susaki Port, Sukumo Bay Port
<Railway>
JR Shikoku (Shikoku Railway Company)
Foreign company(s) operating in the industry
T.I.J. Co., Ltd., AXA Direct Co., Ltd.
Services for investment in Japan
| Menu of services | Fees charged? | Content of services |
|---|---|---|
| Support for establishing a base | ||
| Providing incubation facilities or other facilities | No | Provision of information on, and introductions to, various facilities |
| Introduction of available properties and advice on hiring personnel | No | Provision of information on location conditions, introductions to organizations having information on jobseekers |
| Providing information on permits and licensing procedures | No | Provision of information on Kochi Prefecture licensing procedures, introductions to the organizations involved |
| Providing information on subsidy programs | No | Guidance on subsidy programs, introductions to the organizations involved |
Available incentives
Kochi Prefecture has institutionalized some of the best incentives in the country for businesses locating here. In addition to a giga-class data communications infrastructure and support for personnel hiring, it offers thorough follow-up programs that continue to provide support to businesses after operations are underway.
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