Investing in Japan

Miyazaki

The information below is as of March 2011.

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• Basic Information
• Regional Profile
• Services for investment in Japan
• Available incentives
• Links to Related Websites

Basic Information

Population*1	1.14 million
Labor force*1	0.56 million
Area*2	6,795 km²
GDP*3	3,550,749 million yen
Major industries	Foods, electronic parts, chemicals, beverages and tobacco, rubber (the top 5 manufacturing industries ranked by sector-specific product shipment value).
Developing industries	Electronic parts, transportation machinery, pharmaceuticals/medical equipment, call centers, new energy
Offices overseas	Seoul, South Korea / Shanghai, China
Offices in Japan	Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture / Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
JETRO office	JETRO Fukuoka

*1 Population Census 2010, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications　*2 Area data 2010, Geospatial Information Authority of Japan *3 Prefectural Citizens' Economic Accounts 2008, Cabinet Office

*Ask the local government for the latest data.

Regional Profile

Strength of the region's industries and economy

Known as the “sunny and green country”, Miyazaki Prefecture is characterized by its rich natural environment, expansive land, agricultural products raised in a sun-drenched environment, and the easygoing but hard-working temperament of its residents raised on its rich and fertile lands. In addition, with an eye on future generations, Miyazaki Prefecture is promoting solar power as a next-generation energy source, and a number of other projects are currently in progress such as development of a medical industry base.

Strength of the region's education/research institutes

7 universities, 2 junior colleges, 1 technical college, 29 technical high schools.

Strength of the region's infrastructure

<Land>

Kyushu Expressway, Miyazaki Expressway, Higashi-Kyushu Expressway

<Air>

Miyazaki Airport

<Sea>

Hososhima Port, Miyazaki Port, Aburatsu Port

<Railway>

The Nippo Main Line

Foreign company(s) operating in the industry

• Baxter Limited
• Boston Scientific Japan Corporation
• Dell Inc.
• Solar Frontier K.K.

Services for investment in Japan

Menu of services	Fees charged?	Content of services
Support for establishing a base
Providing incubation facilities or other facilities	Yes	Use of the incubation facilities inside Miyazaki Prefecture Industrial Technology Center, as well as the incubate room at Miyazaki Prefectural Software Center.
Arranging the meetings needed to establish a base (real estate, manpower services)	No	Appropriate supplies of information at the Miyazaki Prefectural New Assistance Division.
Introduction of available properties and advice on hiring personnel	No	Appropriate supplies of information at the Miyazaki Prefectural New Assistance Division.
Providing information on permits and licensing procedures	No	Appropriate supplies of information at the Miyazaki Prefectural New Assistance Division.
Providing information on subsidy programs	No	Appropriate supplies of information at the Miyazaki Prefectural New Assistance Division.

Available incentives

Data on the investment environment, investing incentives and success stories are posted on the Miyazaki Prefecture website (“Information on corporate advances to Miyazaki Prefecture”).

Links to Related Websites

Transportation / living

• International exchange: Miyazaki International Foundation
• Other living information : Miyazaki Prefectural Tourist Information