Business Advantages
Osaka City boasts a long history as a gateway for international exchange and trade. It has a friendly environment in which foreign businesses are welcomed. Its night-time population is about 2.66 million, the third largest in Japan. During daytime the population surges to 3.7 million, second only to Tokyo. This reflects the attractiveness of the city as the hub of the region, whereby talent, resources and technology are accumulated.
Hub of Kansai
The Kansai Region consists of 6 prefectures with Osaka Prefecture as its centre. In terms of GDP, the economy of the Kansai region ranks among the top 20 countries in the world. The merchant City of Osaka is the capital of Osaka Prefecture. This modern vibrant metropolis, with its extensive reach towards the masses and advancements in various technologies, offers huge opportunities for business development. It also has many pro-business organizations to support your needs.
Comparison of GDP (nominal) of World’s Major economies (2006)
Unit: billion US dollars
| Japan | 4377.6 |
| China | 3280.0 |
| Canada | 1425.6 |
| Russia | 1289.6 |
| India | 1069.0 |
| ROK | 969.8 |
| Australia | 948.1 |
| The Netherlands | 765.8 |
| Kansai Region | 701.1 |
| Turkey | 657.1 |
| Indonesia | 432.8 |
| Taiwan | 383.3 |
| Osaka Prefecture | 331.9 |
| Thailand | 245.4 |
| Hong Kong | 207.2 |
| Malaysia | 186.7 |
| Osaka City | 186.0 |
| Singapore | 152.0 |
Reasonable Business Costs, Great Infrastructure.
Business establishment and operating costs are competitive in Osaka City. Office rents are about 37% lower and employment costs about 10% less than in Tokyo. The cost of living is also lower in Osaka City. The city has an excellent infrastructure, which is facilitated by 1 domestic airport, 1 international airport, 1 sea port and various train lines to link it to the rest of Japan.
Osaka City is a clean and safe place which contributes to a stable and conducive business climate. There are ongoing projects undertaken by the government to improve the attractiveness of the landscapes and leisurely spaces, in a bid to encourage healthy and happy urban living.
Explore the vast possibilities of Osaka, the city of business creation and innovation, the city of tomorrow!
City of Business Creation & Innovation
Osaka is home to famous Japanese companies such as Panasonic, Sanyo, Sharp, Daikin, Suntory, Takashimaya, etc. Of the approximately 200,000 enterprises in Osaka, nearly 99% are SMEs. These SMEs demonstrate dynamic enterprising spirits and endless streams of innovative ideas. Pre-fabricated housing, ATM, instant noodles, Karaoke, bread-makers are just some of the many unique products, businesses and services incorporating high technology and innovative ideas that have originated in Osaka and the Kansai Region.
High Concentration of Universities and R&D Institutes
Each year, nearly 130,000 graduates from 736 institutes of higher education enter the workforce in Kansai. At the same time, about 1000 private and 350 public research institutes serve to provide technical support as well as testing and experimental services to local enterprises.
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