Investing in Japan
Regional Information
Shiga
The information below is as of June 2011.
- Your Regional Guide: Kenichi Harada
Inquires about investment in Japan.
Business Attraction Office
4-1-1 Kyomachi, Otsu-city, Shiga Prefecture 520-8577
TEL: +81-77-528-3792 FAX: +81-77-528-4876
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Basic Information
| Population*1 | 1.41 million |
|---|---|
| Labor force*1 | 0.69 million |
| Area*2 | 3,767 km² |
| GDP*3 | 5,773,468 million yen |
| Major industries | Automotive-related, electrical equipment, devices, chemicals, new energy |
| Developing industries | New energy industry, energy conservation industry, water treatment industry, biotech and life sciences and industries based on collaboration between medicine and industry, tourism |
| Offices overseas | State of Michigan, US / Hunan, China |
| Offices in Japan | Tokyo office |
| JETRO office | JETRO Osaka |
*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
Shiga Prefecture makes effective use of its resources and potential in an effort to create new industries with unique characteristics. Specifically, the prefecture has implemented policies to promote local industries by placing an emphasis on such fields as new energy and energy conservation, biotech and life sciences, collaboration between medicine and industry, tourism, and IT, and is working hard to attract companies in these sectors to invest in Shiga.
Strength of the region's education/research institutes
Shiga Prefecture has 10 universities, 2 two-year colleges and 60 high schools. Each of the prefecture’s universities has a liaison office for academia-industry partnerships, where they eagerly welcome enquiries about joint research and technical advice.
Strength of the region's infrastructure
<Land>
Meishin Expressway, Shin Meishin Expressway, Hokuriku Expressway, National Routes 1, 8 and 161, etc.
<Air>
Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport, Central Japan International Airport, Nagoya Airport.
<Sea>
Tsuruga Port, Port of Osaka, Yokkaichi Port, Port of Nagoya
<Railway>
Tokaido Shinkansen; JR Biwako, Hokuriku and Kosei Lines
Foreign company(s) operating in the industry
DuPont-Toray Co., Ltd.; Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd.; Japan Vilene Co., Ltd.; Procter & Gamble Japan K.K.; Schering-plough K.K.; Bayer Yakuhin Ltd.; AstraZeneca K.K.; NEC SCHOTT Components Corp.; Tsubakimoto Mayfran Inc.; Recaro Japan Co., Ltd.
Links to Related Websites
Local governments and related organizations
- Official website: Shiga Prefecture
Transportation / living
- International exchange: Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization (SIA)
- Other living information : A Journey to Lake Biwa
Other information
- See the relating regional information.: Nagahama City
