Regional Information Chiba

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Chiba Investment Support Center (CISC)

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Chiba

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The information below is as of November 2017.

Biotech industries (super foods, etc.)
The logistics industry

Biotech industries (super foods, etc.)

(Related sectors: Life science, Food manufacturing)

In the Chiba and Tokatsu regions, new cross-disciplinary research is underway at universities, research institutes, and biotech venture companies in the areas of medical services, development of new drugs, diagnostic agents, and analytical devices that employ nanotechnology.

b>Alliances between Industry, Academia and Government

Chiba Bio Lifescience Network
Kazusa Bio Venture Network

Attractive features	There are over 100 biotech, medical care, welfare, and health service companies located in Chiba, including the international R&D site, Kazusa. Major Companies Kikkoman, a company that operates worldwide (soy source and biotech products using brewing technology), is one of the companies located here.
Principal Japanese companies in the industry	Kikkoman, a company that operates worldwide (soy source and biotech products using brewing technology), is one of the companies located here.
Major education/research institutes of the industry	Educational Institutions Human resources trained at the graduate school of the University of Tokyo, Chiba University, Tokyo University of Science, and other universities Human resources training programs through exchanges among industry, academy, and government Totsuka Techno Plaza offers practical cources and training, everything from general training to high-level instruction in specialized fields, to managers and technicians of small- and medium-sized businesses. Research Institutions Kazusa DNA Research Institute Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology and Evaluation Chiba University Environmental Health and Urban Horticulture Field Science Education and Research Center Chiba Prefectural Agriculture and Forestry Research Center, and other institutions
Major industry cluster plans, special zones and industry-government-academia collaboration of the industry	The Biotechnology and Life Sciences Cluster The Kazusa region of Chiba prefecture is one of the world's leading locations for research in genome analysis of animals, plants, and microbes. The Tokatsu region has a concentration of biotech venture companies and institutions of higher education. The Chiba region aims to make use of its concentration of medical research facilities to study tailored medical care, the basics of preventive medicine, and applied and clinical research. These three regions are home to over 100 companies related to biotechnology, medical care, welfare, and health services. Kazusa in particular is strong in the fields of plant and microbe genome research that can lead to the development of functional food and pharmaceuticals, as well as in research about the human genome, which can lead to the development of medical services, new drugs, DNA chips, diagnostic agents, and other advances. Active research programs are underway, based on alliances between industry, academy, and government.

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The logistics industry

(Related sectors: Servicies)

Attractive features	The prefecture is home to Narita International Airport, and also has a concentration of supply bases for international logistics to the National Capital Region, new logistics industries, and airport-related industries. b>Major Companies In the vicinity of Narita International Airport, there are forwarders with their own freight facilities and freight facilities owned by real estate companies that specialize in logistics; a total of 38 companies in 43 locations. (As of December 2012)
Principal Japanese companies in the industry	Nippon Express Co.,Ltd Kintetsu World Express,Inc Yusen Air & Sea Service Co.,Ltd
Principal foreign companies in the industry	ProLogis AMB Property Japan Inc.
Major industry cluster plans, special zones and industry-government-academia collaboration of the industry	b>Logistics Industry Cluster Chiba Prefecture is situated in the National Capital Region, that sees a major concentration of population and companies, and there are great demands for transport and distribution to both industries and individuals. Logistics facilities in the Tokatsu region, the Tokyo Bay Rinkai region, and the vicinity of Narita International Airport have clustered along the trunk highways. Japan's largest international airport, Narita International Airport, and the Port of Chiba, which handles a large volume of harbor freight, are located here. Chiba Prefecture is a superb base for international and extensive distribution and logistics, and many international distribution companies have set up business here. b>Logistics Strategy for Chiba Prefecture (formulated March 2007) Based on the Chiba New Industries Promotion Strategy, formulated in June 2006, the Chiba Prefecture Logistics Strategy was drew up to facilitate greater efficiency and sophistication in logistics and to stimulate the flow of people and goods. While providing better bases and networks for international and extensive logistics, Chiba prefecture invites and fosters new, innovative logistics-related industries, promotes further concentration of the logistics industry, and works toward greater efficiency and sophistication for logistics within the prefecture.

*Please visit General Business Information pages for basic information on the region, including population, GDP, services for investment in Japan, and databases of local companies.