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  1. Investing in Japan
  2. Why Invest
  3. WHY JAPAN？ 5 Reasons to Invest in JAPAN
  4. Reason5．Livable society

Reason5．Livable society

Reason5．Livable society

Cities for Foodies

Total number of Michelin stars

Michelin Starred Cities in the World Michelin. 212 restaurants in Tokyo, 116 restaurants in Paris, 110 restaurants in Kyoto, 96 restaurants in Osaka, and 68 restaurants in New York

  1. [Source] Compiled based on Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021,
    Michelin Guide Kyoto, Osaka + Okayama 2021, and various press materials.

Comfortable Living Environment

English speaking:Expanding medical institutions that can accept foreign tourists to Japan.Assigning medical interpreters and starting the examin ation of foreign patients by foreign doctors. Wi-Fi:Promoting the development of a free public Wi-Fi network International schools:Relaxation of the criteria for approving the establishment of international schools.

Reasons to Invest in Japan

  • Reason1

    World's Third Largest Economy

    Total GDP
    (gross domestic product)

    3rdin the world

  • Reason2

    Innovation Hub

    Industrial clusters
    (Tokyo - Yokohama)

    1stin the world

  • Reason3

    Excellent Business Environment

    Adequacy of regulatory and administrative systems

    2ndin the world

  • Reason4

    Stable Infrastructure

    Efficiency of public transport services

    1stin the world

WHY JAPAN？ "5 Reasons to Invest in JAPAN"

  1. Reason 1 : World's third largest economy

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  2. Reason 2 : Open as an innovation hub

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  3. Reason 3 : Excellent business environment

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  4. Reason 4 : Stable infrastructure

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  5. Reason 5 : Livable society

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