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FUKUOKA:MEETING PLACE
FOR BUSINESS
INNOVATION
BUSINESS HUB IN EASTERN ASIA
FUKUOKA
Meeting Place FukuokaFukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau
1-11-17-4F, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001 Japan
TEL:+ 81-92-733-0101 FAX:+ 81-92-733-3100
http://www.welcome-fukuoka.or.jp/english/
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Being a preferable location surrounded by the major cities in Eastern Asia within 2,000 km, Fukuoka has a convenient access of only 10 minutes from the airport to the center of the city. With the well-maintained transportation network, such as expressways and Kyushu Shinkansen, connecting each region of Kyushu, a variety of industries are integrated in Fukuoka through active human exchange and physical distribution. Fukuoka is a city that makes an absolutely attractive destination for Global Business Event stage.
Oita AirportOita Airport
Oita PortOita Port
Kagoshima PortKagoshima Port
Aso Kumamoto Aso Kumamoto
AirportAirport
FUKUOKA
Automobile-related industry in the northern
part of Kyushu, as well as next-generation
technological industry such as hydrogen
energy, are being actively promoted.
SAGA
While aiming to
be a center for the
creative industry
mainly in Karatsu-
city / Genkaicho area,
Saga is developing
the next-generation
industry related to
new energy.
NAGASAKI
In addition to the food industry based on fishery,
the ocean energy development system generating
power from wind or tidal flow is also actively
being promoted.
KUMAMOTO
Taking advantage of abundant agricultural, forest and fi shery products, “Food
Valley”, to integrate research and development function for food/biotechnology, as
well as the companies, is being promoted. Led by the market in developing nations,
this area is the central point for the two-wheeled vehicle industry, which would be
steadily expanded in the future.
Fukuoka Fukuoka
AirportAirport
Strawberry (AMAOU Brand), Bamboo Shoots,
Refi ned Green Tea (Gyokuro)
Japanese Sake
Major products
Major products
Water Melon, Tomato Raw Horsemeat
Major Industrial Clusters
KAGOSHIMA
While being the highest livestock production
prefecture in Japan, Kagoshima is forming a
large food industry cluster for processing/
manufacturing of agricultural products making
practical use of the huge farm.
Major products
Sweet potato, Tea Berkshire pork
Shochu
Major products
Horse Mackerel
Loquat
Fukuoka has preferable conditions to support the industry development in Kyushu and Asia.
Kyushu/Fukuoka
analyzedby Data
Dividing line between Fukuoka urban area
and suburban
Within a radius of 2.5km
Munakata City
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Fukuoka Airport
Convention Facilities
24,000 hotel room capacity in the city
Airport, Stations, Business Event facilities and Entertainment/Accommodation facilities are assembled within a radius of 2.5km.
Transportation time
from Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City
Fukuoka AirportFukuoka Airport
Hakata StationHakata Station
Tenjin Area Tenjin Area
Kyushu is one of the prominent focal points for food supply in Japan.
9.5%of Japan’s GDP
■ GDPKyushu
47,483,000,000,000 yen
Nationwide
500,158,000,000,000 yen
Source: The Cabinet Offi ce “Prefectural Accounts 2012”
19.5% Kyushu
1,673,100,000,000 yen
Nationwide
8,574,800,000,000 yenof Japan’s agricultural output
■ Agricultural Output
Source: The ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries “Statistics of Agricultural Income2013”
Fukuoka is the center for human exchange and physical distribution
■ The number of proper foreign visitors by air and port respectively
0 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 7,000 (1000s) 1,000 6,000
Kanto
Area
Kansai
Area
Fukuoka
Narita Airport + Haneda Airport
Fukuoka Airport + Hakata Port
Kansai Airport
6,683
3,170
1,200
Fukuoka positioned as No.3 following
Kanto and Kansai in terms of the number
of foreign visitors.
* “Port” does not include the permission for landing at a port of callSource: The Ministry of Justice “Statistical Survey on Legal Migrants 2014”
Shinkansen
20km
Major Expressways
Major Airports
Major Ports
Livestock Industry
Agriculture Industry
Brewing Industry
Craft Industry
Fisheries
JR Hakata City
Major products
Beef (Saga Beef)
Squid
Porcelain (Aritayaki)
Japanese Sake
Miyazaki AirportMiyazaki Airport
Amakusa AirportAmakusa Airport
Nagasaki AirportNagasaki Airport
Ariake SagaAriake Saga
AirportAirport
Kagoshima AirportKagoshima Airport
Hakata PortHakata Port
Hakata Hakata PortPort
Kyushu Shinkansen
Next-generationtechnological industry
Creative Industry
Food Industry
Medical Industry
Kitakyushu AirportKitakyushu Airport
Kitakyushu Port Kitakyushu Port
YAMAGUCHIYAMAGUCHI
The area around Yamaguchi/Ube is the center for medical treatment/The area around Yamaguchi/Ube is the center for medical treatment/
medical science, while eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture is the focal medical science, while eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture is the focal
point for the transportation machinery manufacturing industry. point for the transportation machinery manufacturing industry.
Major Industrial Clusters
Major products
Fugu(Puffer), Kamaboko (Boiled fi sh paste) Fugu(Puffer), Kamaboko (Boiled fi sh paste)
Major Industrial Clusters
OITAOITA
Making practical use of the assembled major fi rms/local companies Making practical use of the assembled major fi rms/local companies
as well as accumulated technology, Oita is the focal point for the next-as well as accumulated technology, Oita is the focal point for the next-
generation technological industry (semiconductor) with international generation technological industry (semiconductor) with international
competitiveness.competitiveness.
Major products
Horse Mackerel (Sekiaji), Mackerel (Sekisaba)Horse Mackerel (Sekiaji), Mackerel (Sekisaba)
Kabosu (Citrus fruit), Dried Shiitake MushroomKabosu (Citrus fruit), Dried Shiitake Mushroom
Major Industrial Clusters
MIYAZAKIMIYAZAKI
One of the foremost development/production centers in the world One of the foremost development/production centers in the world
for medical equipment related to blood/vein. Under the theme of for medical equipment related to blood/vein. Under the theme of
“Creating Plan for Miyazaki in Future”, the accumulated technology “Creating Plan for Miyazaki in Future”, the accumulated technology
such as renewable energy, next-generation automobile and space such as renewable energy, next-generation automobile and space
infrastructure maintenance is being promoted.infrastructure maintenance is being promoted.
Major products
Broiler chicken Mango, CucumberBroiler chicken Mango, Cucumber
Fukuoka is the center with assembled people and offices
19.7% Fukuoka urban area
2,569,000 people
Whole Kyushu area
13,060,000 people
Source: The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Population Statistics”
■ Population
of population among whole Kyushu area
36.9% Fukuoka Prefecture
212,017 establishments
Whole Kyushu area
573,997 establishments
■ The number of establishments
of establishments among whole Kyushu area
Source: The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications/
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry “Economic Census: Activity Research 2012”
34.7% Fukuoka urban area
76,599 students
Whole Kyushu area
221,064 studentsof students among whole Kyushu area
Source: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology “School Basic Survey FY2014”
The number in Fukuoka urban area is aggregated by student numbers shown in each university’s offi cial site.
■ The number of students
26.0% Fukuoka urban area
19 universities
Whole Kyushu area
73 universitiesof universities among whole Kyushu area
Source: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology “School Basic Survey FY2014”
■ The number of Universities
(Trillion yen)
Hakata Port
Hiroshima Port
Kanda Port
Oita Port
Tobata Port
Import Export
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
The biggest amount of trade
in Western Japan from Kobe westward.
Source: The Ministry of Finance “The amount of trade by ports of cargo handling” 2014
■ The amount of trade by ports of cargo handling
Business Hub linking Eastern Asia and Kyushu’s Industries Compact City Fukuoka
40 minutes
40 minutes
45 minutes
2 hours
1 hour and 35 minutes
1 hour and 55 minutes
1 hour and 50 minutes
1 hour and 10 minutes
50 minutes
Major Industrial Clusters
Major Industrial Clusters
Major Industrial Clusters Major Industrial Clusters
Commercial Facilities in Tenjin Area
NagasakiTok yoOsaka
Yamaguchi
KumamotoSaga
MiyazakiOita
Kagoshima
Convention Convention ZoneZone
Tokyo Area
International Business
Niigata City
Agriculture
Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture
Agriculture
Job Creation
OkinawaPrefecture
Tourism
Fukuoka City
Kansai Area
Medical Industry
4 5
High rate for Business EstablishmentThe rate of young people among entrepreneurs is top!
Subject areas for National Strategic Special Zones
Source: Fukuoka Asia City Institute” Fukuoka Growth 2014.10” 2014 Source: Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Employment Status Survey 2012”
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Developing city with continuous population growth for the next 20 years
Speaking about a “Livable city”, Fukuoka comes first.
Source: Attitude survey about city
government administration FY2014
Livable cities voted by Businesspersons
Source: Nikkei Research Institute of
Industry and Markets “Inquiry Survey for
1,000 Businesspersons”
Ranking City
No. 1 FukuokaNo. 2 Sendai
No. 3 Hiroshima
No. 4 Sapporo
No. 5 Shizuoka
of citizens feel comfortable living in
Fukuoka.
1,350
1,450
1,550
1,650
(1000s)
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040(Year)Source: Offi cial website of Fukuoka City
Growing population for the time being!
Population growth is No.1
among ordinance-designated
cities.
95.3%
National Strategic Special Zones “Fukuoka City Special Zone for Global Startups & Job Creation”
Approach cases of Fukuoka City• Organizing Party in making private use of a street.
• Forming of attractive business district in practical
use of “Approval of Special Case for the height
limitation designated by Aviation Law”. • Opening of “Start-up Café” as the meeting place
for future entrepreneurs.
• Relaxation of the Radio Law aiming to create the
base for IoT, Internet of Things. (Request pending)
National Strategic Special Zones are special areas
designated by Japanese government to reform the
regulation and institution limited only in their local
areas and verify the effect in an attempt to regener-
ate the Japanese economy from stagnation.
No.1 for Population growth rate and Business establishment rate! The city where people gather FUKUOKA
Fukuoka has advantages as Business Event destination as below
Next Generation TechnologyHydrogen Energy / Robotics /Automobile
Game / Fashion
Creative Industry
Foodstuff / Food distribution /Food-related Event
Food IndustryAdvanced Research /Experience of holding Mega Conferences
Medical Technology
Fukuoka City offers one-stop assistance to help your Business Event!In case you are interested in planning the business session or other business events focusing on the local industries of Fukuoka, Fukuoka
City is happy to provide the free consultation from the preparation stage. Furthermore, if you need to contact local economic organizations
or trade associations, Fukuoka City provides the introduction/mediation.
● Support for Site Inspection TourFukuoka City provides support for site inspection tour to local com-
panies and/or university facilities according to the request of Busi-
ness Event organizer/participants.
● Support for setting of Exchange Meeting
Fukuoka City provides a variety
of support to set up an exchange
meeting for Business Event
organizer/participants to meet
the local companies/universi-
ties. Exchange meeting between exhibitors and buyers
In terms of sales/marketing
global expansion, Fukuoka City
provides a variety of support to
set up business session between
local companies and overseas
exhibitors.
● Support for the business session at the exhibition
Business session at the exhibition
For further details, please contact the person in charge at Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Fukuoka City vegetable and fruit market
Karadomari (Oyster Experience)
Site Inspection for food industry mainly around Fu-kuoka city conducted by Business Event Participants
Rate of Business Establishment: No.1 among the ordinance-designated cities The rate of business establishment by young people:
No.1 among the ordinance-designated cities.
pp.10-11pp.6-9
pp.14-15pp.12-13
Future population estimates in Fukuoka
Attitude survey about city government administration FY2014
The rate of Business Establishment in ordinance-designated cities
The rate of young people (25-34 years old) among entrepreneurs
Young people/Young female
rate is No.1 among ordinance-
designated cities.
Fukuoka City
Chuo-ku
Yahata Higashi-ku
Kokura Kita-ku
Hakata-ku
Onojo City
Higashi-ku
Kasuya-gun
Koga City
Nishi-ku
Kitakyushu City
Fukuoka City
H2H2
H2
H2H2
H2
H2
H2H2H2
With the objective of creating a new robot industry, an industry-academia joint initiative and
another initiative in the semi-conductor fi eld will be integrated in September 2015, to es-
tablish Fukuoka Smart Robot System Industry Development Council (tentative name). The
Council will promote research & development of robots and LSI, support commercial product
development, and aim to turn Fukuoka into an industrial cluster generating new products.
Robot Development
Fukuoka Smart Robot System Industry Development Council (tentative name)
Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushu City Fukuoka City
6 7
Japan is a world top-class robotics super power. Above all, in Fukuoka, not only the top global manufacturers are located but also nu-
merous venture businesses in developing robots are found, boasting the nation’s 2nd highest output of robots. An industry-academia joint
organization, Fukuoka Smart Robot System Industry Development Council (tentative name), aims to lead the world in creating robot industries.
Month/Year Name of Congress Venue # of Attendance
February 2015 International Hydrogen Energy Development Forum 2015 Kyushu University/ Ito Campus 500 or more
November 2014 Fukuoka Science Month Clover Plaza Appox.3,000
September 2014 The 32nd Annual Conference of the Robotics Society of Japan Kyushu Sangyo University 2,093
March 2014 Kyushu Hydrogen /Fuel Cell Forum Denki Building Kyosokan 120
January 2014 International Hydrogen Energy Development Forum 2014 Kyushu University/ Ito Campus 158
November 2013 The 20th Steering Committee Meeting of International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk 144
January 2013 International Hydrogen Energy Development Forum 2013 Grand Hyatt Fukuoka 388
October 2012 Gas Style 2012 Marine Messe Fukuoka 36,000
January 2012 International Hydrogen Energy Development Forum 2012 Grand Hyatt Fukuoka 452
February 2011 International Hydrogen Energy Development Forum 2011 Grand Hyatt Fukuoka 795
Annually Fukuoka Strategy Conference of Hydrogen Energy Annual General Meeting Hotel New Otani Fukuoka 300
Chronology of Business Events related to Next-Generation Technology (Hydrogen Energy and Robotics)
Next-Generation Technology related facilities in Fukuoka
■ Japanese Number of Production for Industrial Robot
Source: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry, Industrial Machinery Department 2012
0 200 400 600 800 1,000
Aichi
Fukuoka
Yamanashi
Gunma
Hyogo
Unit: 100,000,000 yen
Source: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry,
Industrial Machinery Department 2012
■Global Market for Industrial Robot
Others
Germany
NorthAmerica
Japan
Korea
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000
Unit: US$10,000
No.1
Source: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry,
Industrial Machinery Department 2012
■ Global Number of Sales for Industrial Robot
Others
Asia
Germany
US
China
Europe
Korea
Japan
50 10 15 20 25 30
Unit : 1000
Hydrogen station(including currently-projected one)
Robot Development
H2
Central Hub for the Leading Education Research Center of Hydrogen Energy
Japan as a robotics super power. Fukuoka’s robot production ranks 2nd nationwide.
Kyushu University Ito Campus744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City
Kyushu University, a core university is working as a campus for experimental demonstration aiming to realize hydrogen-energy society in future.
Fukuoka City Hydrogen Leading City Project
Sewage biogas hydrogen station(Fukuoka City Chubu Sewage Center)
2-2-1, Aratsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
It is the world’s first initiative to produce
CO2-free hydrogen out of biogas derived from
sewage sludge and to supply the hydrogen
produced to fuel cell powered vehicles (FCVs).
Firstin theworld
Yaskawa Electric Corporation2-1, Kurosaki Shiroishi, Yahata Nishi-ku,
Kitakyushu City
A leading robot manufacturer underpinning Japan’s cutting edge industries and technology. It is highly reputed in the fi eld of industrial robots.
Kyushu University (World’s one and only research/educational center of hydrogen energy)
External appearance of buildings (the left part from center: I2CNER, the right part: NEXT-FC)
Kyushu University Hydrogen Station and MIRAI
●International Research Center of Hydrogen EnergyAiming to realize a big goal of the hydrogen society, it is working for the technical
solution and new technology development as a management/operational organization
for whole hydrogen center at Kyushu University. It is engaged to conduct develop-
ment of highly professional human resources, basic and generic research programs
as well as industry-academia joint research programs in an integral manner.
●Next-Generation Fuel Cell Research Center (NEXT ‒ FC)Aiming for the practical implementation of next-generation fuel cell led by“Solid
Oxide Fuel Cell”, the clean and effective power generating system, it is engaged to
conduct industry-academia joint research program through the close relationship
with development companies for conquering a variety of subjects such as securing
of durability, reliability and higher effi ciency.
●International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research(I2CNER)Selected as one of key strategic research centers in the Ministry of Education, Cul-
ture, Sport, Science and Technology’s “World Premier International Research Cen-
ter (WPI) initiative”, it is aiming for the low-carbon society and top-level frontline
researchers at home and from around the world are working together for multi-dis-
ciplinary research programs.
FUKUOKA
OITA
MIYAZAKI
KAGOSHIMA
KUMAMOTO
SAGA
NAGASAKI
Next Generation Technology Hydrogen Energy and Robotics
No.1 No.2
Fuel cell powered vehicle (FCV)
Practical use of hydrogen energy● A local business fi rm, Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City have introduced fuel-cell
operated vehicles (FCVs).
●Sewage biogas hydrogen station. (Central Fukuoka City Water Recycling Center)
●Installation of hydrogen stations at 10 locations has been decided.
Number of planned installations ranks 3rd in Japan after Aichi Prefecture and Tokyo
City.
Hydrogen Energy and Robotics
Kitakyushu City
Nogata City
79
39Miyako-Gun
60
Yukuhashi City24
Chikujo-Gun 13
Tagawa-Gun 3
Tagawa City 8
Iizuka City 21
Miyawaka City31
Koga City
5
Fukutsu City
1
Munakata City 4
Kurate-Gun 23
Onga-Gun 11
Nakama City 4
Kasuya-Gun 20
Kasuga City 2
Fukuoka City30
Chikushi-Gun 2
Itoshima City 5
Chikushino City
2
Asakura-Gun
3
Mitsui-Gun 5
Kurume City 26
Ogori City 2
Ukiha City 3
Chikugo City1
Miyama City 1
OkawaCity
1
Yame-Gun3
Kaho-Gun 1
KamaCity
9 BuzenCity
13
Mizuma-Gun1
Omuta City 11
Yanagawa City 5YameCity
3
AsakuraCity
9
Onojo City 3
8 9
Next Generation Technology Automobile Industry
Month/Year Name of Congress Venue # of Attendance February 2015 Fukuoka Custom Car Show 2015 Fukuoka YAHUOKU! DOME 46,436
October 2014 MONODZUKURI Fair 2014 Marine Messe Fukuoka 12,398
January 2014 Fukuoka Motor Show 2014 Marine Messe Fukuoka and others 147,057
October 2013 Tribology Conference 2013, Autumn Acros Fukuoka 600
July 2012 COMODIA 2012 - The Eighth International Conference on Modeling and Diagnostics Fukuoka Recent Hotel 313
September 2009 Japan/Korea Automobile parts compatible cooperation – Assembly Hotel Okura Fukuoka 140
Chronology of Business Events related to Next-Generation Technology (Automobile)
Northern Kyushu is a major center of automotive industries, considered to be one of Asia’s most advanced production hubs.4 major automobile manufacturers – Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc., Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. and Nissan
Shatai Kyushu Co., Ltd. – are located in Northern Kyushu. This area has grown to be a key production hub capable of producing 1.54 million
units annually. There are brisk trading activities with Asian auto parts manufacturers, including factory inspections and commercial discus-
sions, expanding business opportunities.
Automobile manufacturers and automotive industry research institutes in Northern Kyushu
Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc.
Kokura Factory
August 2008
Hybrid parts plant commenced
operation
Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc.
Miyata Factory
September 2005
Plant #2 commenced operation
Yearly production of 430,000 units
Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd.
The biggest domestic center of
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Yearly
production of 530,000 units
Nissan Shatai Kyushu Co., Ltd.
(Within Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd.)
December 2009
New Plant commenced operation
Yearly production of 120,000 units
Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc.
Kanda Factory
December 2005
Engine plant commenced
operation
Yearly production of 220,000 units
Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd.
Kurume Factory
August 2008
Engine plant commenced
operation
Yearly production of
324,000 units
A
D
G
B
EH
C
Automotive assembly plant
Engine plant Parts plantDistribution of automobile-related offices
Graduate School of“Automotive Sciences”, Kyushu University,
Graduate School of“Digital Engineering Course”, Kyushu Institute of Technology
Faculty of “Automotive System Engineering”, Kurume Institute of Technology
Faculty of “Digital Engineering”, Nishinippon Institute of Technology
Joint Graduate School “Car Electronics Course”
Joint Graduate School “Intelligent Car& Robotics Course”
Council for Northern Kyushu Automobile Industry Advanced Center Project
Toyota Production Engineering Technical Center
A
D
G
B
E
H
C
F
F
Within Fukuoka Prefecture, there are 487 automobile-related businesses, which accounts for approximately 46%
of the automotive industry in Kyushu.
Transition of automobile production in Northern Kyushu〈10000 units)〉
‘93 ‘94 ‘95 ‘96 ‘97 ‘98 ‘99 ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 ‘13 ‘14〈FY〉
〈%〉
Production unit in Northern Kyushu
Percent of the market share nationwide (passenger car)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Commencing of operation for Nissan Shatai Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Dec. 2009)
Strengthening of production capacity for Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Nov. 2007)
Strengthening of production capacity for Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc. (Sep. 2005)
*Commencing of operation for Daihatsu Shatai Co., Ltd. (Dec.2004)
Source: Based on the Fukuoka Prefecture “Northern Kyushu Automobile Industry Advanced Center Project”
* The fi rm name has been changed to “Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd” in June 2006.
Advanced City for ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems)
Hakata Port – An automotive indus-try logistics hubThe volume of cargo exported from Hakata Port in 2013
amounts to 6.504 million tons. The combination of fully
assembled vehicles (1.468 million tons) and automotive
parts (0.488 million tons) accounts for a total of 1.956
million tons, or 30.1% of the total volume exported.
Hakata Port is an important export port for the automo-
tive industries. Furthermore, Fukuoka City is proceeding
with a plan to carry out construction of facilities at the
Island City that will enable two large 60,000t-class auto-
mobile carriers to berth simultaneously.
Daihatsu Motor KyushuCo., Ltd.
Oita (Nakatsu) Factory
November 2007
Plant #2 commenced operation
Yearly production of 460,000 units
Fukuoka Motor ShowHeld once every 2 years like its counterpart in Tokyo, Fukuoka Motor Show attracted a record 147,057
visitors in 4 days of the show period in January 2014. Among various events to take place concurrently
at the three venues – Marine Messe Fukuoka, Fukuoka Kokusai Center and Fukuoka International
Congress Center – Fukuoka Motor Show has grown to such a scale that far exceeds others. By holding
this event in Northern Kyushu, which is capable of producing over 1.5 million vehicles, it also provides
a platform for technical engineers both at home and from abroad to network with each other.
Onboard GPS units installed on regu-
lar scheduled buses are used to locate
where they are on a real time basis. The
system will inform the bus users (via
smart phones) of the latest operation
status and the current bus locations.
Nishitetsu Bus Navi Introduction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system
Image of an articulated bus
A new bus service system – incorporating
articulated buses, construction of symbolized
bus stops and improved connectivity between
rail and bus services – which is faster, capable
of transporting more passengers on time,
easy to understand and to use is slated for
implementation in fi scal 2016.
Total export
6,504,000 tons
Rubber goods
Recycled materials
Industrial Machinery
Electronic Machinery
Others
Pharmaceutical products
Completed automobile
Automobile parts
■Breakdown of export goods shipping from Hakata port
Source: Port and Harbor Bureau of
Fukuoka City” Hakata Port Annual
Statistics 2013”
Automobile-relat-ed goods dominate
approximately
30%!
Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd.
Daihatsu Group Kyushu Development Center
March 2014
Engine Platform
Evaluation/analysis center
FUKUOKA
OITA
MIYAZAKI
KAGOSHIMA
KUMAMOTO
SAGA
NAGASAKI
Fukuoka Center of automobile manufacturers producing the world’s highest quality
Automobile Industry
Nishi-ku
Jonan-ku
Sawara-ku
Minami-ku
Hakata-ku
Higashi-ku
10 11
Creative Industry
Chronology of Business Events related to Creative IndustryRegion Month/Year Name of Congress Venue # of Attendance
Japan
March 2015 Street Party (Organized by WeLove Tenjin Council ) The streets of Tenjin area 130,000
March 2015 Fashion Week Fukuoka 2015 (Organized by Fukuoka Asia Fashion Suishin Kyoten Kaigi) The streets of Tenjin area 50,000
Feb.- Mar., 2015 APRICOT-APAN 2015Fukuoka International Congress Center
1,000
October 2014 The Creators Fukuoka City Hall Fureai Plaza 8,000
July 2014 Ad Tech Kyushu 2014Fukuoka International Congress Center
3,855
March 2014 GFF2014 CANAL CITY 30,000
Annually (from 2009) Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) Fukuoka Kokusai Center 7,546 (in 2015)
June (Annually) Fukuoka International Beauty Show (Supported by Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau) Marine Messe Approx. 10,000
September (Annually) Asia Focus/Fukuoka International Film Festival CANAL CITY Hakata Approx. 30,000
Overseas
January 2015 Cool Japan Fukuoka in Hanoi, Vietnam. A variety of creative industries in Fukuoka including animation, game, movie, fashion and beauty were introduced.
National Museum of Vietnamese History
7,000
May 2014 Fukuoka Asia Collection in Singapore (FACo in Singapore) Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre
20,000
October 2013 Fukuoka Asia Collection in Busan, Korea (FACo in BUSAN) Busan Exhibition & Convention Center
2,000
Annually (from 2011) Fukuoka Asia Collection in Dalian, China (FACo in Dalian) Dalian World Expo Center/Dalian Xinghai Convention & Exhibitions Center
30,000
Companies and organizations leading Creative Industry in Fukuoka City
Tenjin, Chuo-ku
Chuo-ku
FUKUOKAFukuoka
City
OITA
KUMAMOTO
SAGA
Creative Lab Fukuoka
Cyberconnect2 Co., Ltd.
(Vice Chairman of GFF): Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Representative work: “NARUTO: Ultimate” SeriesOriginal Seller: NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Level-5 Inc.
(Chairman of GFF) : Yakuin, Chuo-kuRepresentative works: “YO-KAI Watch” Series,
“Professor LAYTON” Series
GANBARION Co., Ltd.
(Vice Chairman of GFF): Watanabedori, Chuo-ku Representative work: “ONE PIECE GRANDBATTLE” Series Original Seller: NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
GFF
Tenjin, Chuo-ku
©2015 LEVEL-5 Inc.
KOO-KI
Creative Studio Company providing high-quality movie works led by Tokyo Olympic 2020 International Promotion Film and “TOYOTA G’s Baseball Party” which has reached 8.5 million views throughout the world. KOO-KI is continuously challenging innovative works including planning and creation of unique application and interactive contents.
TOYOTA G's Baseball Party
Kego, Chuo-ku
Fukuoka Asia Fashion Kyoten
Suishin Kaigi
Gion, Hakata-ku
Japan Cosmetic Center (JCC)Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture, which has a strong
foundation of cosmetics industry, signed a cooperative
partnership agreement with France’s Cosmetic Valley
Association in April 2013. Japan Cosmetic Center, acting
as the secretariat, plans to proceed with matchmaking
and networking with Asian buyers and other interested
parties. JCC has named Fukuoka as a strong contender
for its convention venue.
■ Ratio of Creative-related Industry offi ces among whole offi ces (Among large cities with a population of 1million or more.)
Source: Statistic Bureau,
Ministry of Internal Affairs and
Communications “Economic
Census Basic Research 2009”
No.4following
the Greater Tokyo Area and Kansai
Area
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The 23 wards of Tokyo
Kyoto City
Osaka City
Fukuoka City
Nagoya City 3.5%
Fukuoka has a high ratio of population in their 20s who are fashion-oriented with strong purchasing power.Fukuoka City has the highest ratio
of youth (ages 15-29) population among
the nation’s entire ordinance-designated
cities, who are strongly interested in the
areas of fashion and beauty. The core
majority of entrepreneurs starting up
fashion- and beauty-related businesses
are young, in their 30s. Designated as
a special zone for global startups, Fu-
kuoka City expects to see a surge in new,
startup businesses.
0.57studios
■ The number of Yoga studios per 10,000 women
Source: The Nishinippon Shimbun “Kyushu Data Book 2012”
Kobe City
Osaka City
Shizuoka City
Kyoto City
FukuokaCity
(Number)0.50 1.0
0.57
8.38salons
■ The number of beauty salons per 10,000 women
HamamatsuCity
Nagoya City
Okayama City
Osaka City
FukuokaCity
(Number)50 10
8.38
8.34shops
■ The number of dress shops per 10,000 women
Fukuoka City
Sendai City
Okayama City
Kobe City
Osaka City
(Number)50 10
8.34
No.1 among whole
ordinance-designated
cities
No.1 among whole
ordinance-designated
cities
No.1 among whole
ordinance-designated
cities
Within about1kilometer
radius!
A game event sponsored by 3 fast-growing game production companies
in Fukuoka in 2003 prompted the establishment of GFF in 2004,
with a slogan of “Make Fukuoka a
Hollywood of Games.”In 2006, as a
fi rst trial in Japan’s game industry,
Fukuoka Game Industry Promo-
tion Agency was born through the
industry-academia-government
collaboration of GFF, Kyushu Uni-
versity and Fukuoka City, to assist
development of the contents in-
dustry.
GFF(GAME FACTORY'S FRIENDSHIP)
The event at GFF2014
FACo2015
Industry development through industry-academia-government collaboration
Creative Fukuoka Promotion Council (commonly known as Creative Lab
Fukuoka) was established in January 2013 through industry-academia-
government collaboration. CLF aims to promote creation of a platform
where young creators may freely play active roles, with Fukuoka City at
the forefront of sponsoring events and other activities. It will provide venues
of networking and matchmaking for creative businesses, supporting
healthy development of the creative industry in Fukuoka.
Creative Lab Fukuoka
FACo (Fukuoka Asia Collection)Having launched in 2009 in Fukuoka city,“FACo”is providing business-matching opportunities
with approx. 7,500 visitors each time as one of three major real clothes fashion shows in Japan.
“Fukuoka Fashion Suishin Kyoten Kaigi”, an organizer of “FACo”, is promoting Fukuoka city
to be Asia’s fashion center and expanding the event venue to China, Korea, Singapore and
Thailand.
With IT and other information-based businesses already fl ourishing
for a long time in the fi rst place, Fukuoka City now demonstrates its
power by applying its accumulated knowledge to the creative fi eld of
businesses, such as games, images and application development.
The city administration has established a dedicated department to
further promote these creative businesses, providing support that
will lead to future creation and expansion of business with domestic
and overseas companies.
Proud to be a uniquely creative city Fukuoka
Highest ratio of young population in Japan Fukuoka is a creative city full of dynamism.
Creative Industry
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KAGOSHIMA
KUMAMOTO
SAGA
FUKUOKA
Fugu Anglerfi sh
Tilefi sh
No.1 in Japan
Laver
Horse mackerel Mackerel Yellowtail
Dried Shiitake Kabosu
(Citrus fruit)
Bamboo ShootsRefi ned Green Tea
(Gyokuro)
Tomato Watermelon
Cucumber Taro
Loquat
Mikan (Citrus) grown in
greenhouses
Pigs Beef Cattle
Broiler
Sweet Potato Okura
NAGASAKI
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
No.1 in Japan
12 13
Food Industry
Chronology of Business Events related to Food Industry
Fresh seafood caught early in the morning in Fukuoka is being delivered to Asia that evening! The foodstuff from other prefectures
in Kyushu is gathered within 2 hours in
Fukuoka city, the mega consumption
area. Then, they are being delivered
from Fukuoka Airport to the hotels/res-
taurants in Hong Kong by freight.
FUKUOKA
OITA
MIYAZAKI
KAGOSHIMA
KUMAMOTO
SAGA
NAGASAKI
Month/Year Name of Congress Venue # of AttendanceOctober 2014 Gaisyoku Business Week 2015 Marine Messe Fukuoka 15,817
October 2014 Food EXPO Kyushu (Business Meeting for domestic and foreign Foods) Fukuoka Kokusai Center 4,301
October 2014 Food EXPO Kyushu (Kyushu Umaimono Daishokudo) Tenjin Chuo Park 99,000
May 2014 Professional Foodservice, Industry & Creation Marine Messe Fukuoka 21,168
May 2012 The 6th International Symposium on EDIBLE ALLIACEAE Acros Fukuoka 177
All Kyushu foodstuffs gather in Fukuoka City
Kyushu is a treasure house of foodstuffThe gross agricultural production of Kyushu accounts for 20% of the market share nationwide, which supports Japan as a food supply
center. Furthermore, Fukuoka ranked as No. 1 in terms of amount of the sales transactions for marine products among the whole major
fi shing ports and approximately 300 sorts of fresh seafood are displayed in the fi sh markets in Fukuoka.
■ Market share nationwide of the gross agricultural production in Kyushu
Source: Statistical Yearbook of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2013
■ Amount of the sales transaction at major fi shing ports nationwide
Source: Statistical Yearbook of Fukuoka City Central Wholesale Market 2014
No.1for two years
in a row45,500,000,000
yen
0 20 40 60 80 100
Vegetable
Broilers
Pigs
Beef Cattle 39.9%
28.8%
27.2%
19.2%0
100
200
300
400
500
(Unit: 100,000,000 yen)
FukuokaYaizuNemuro Choshi Nagasaki
Following current trends of Japanese food in foreign countries, more companies in Fukuoka are advancing into foreign markets, mainly in
Asia. Led by unique Fukuoka food culture such as Tonkotsu Ramen (noodle with a pork bone broth) and Mizutaki (chicken and vegetables
cooked in a pot at the table), some wholesalers dealing with local foodstuff in Kyushu are advancing into Asian markets.
Fukuoka Food advancing into foreign markets
Food Category Company Name Shop Name Area of Market entry
TONKOTSU RAMEN
Chikaranomoto Co., Ltd. HAKATA IPPUDO
USA (NY), Singapore, Korea (Seoul), China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing), Taiwan (Taipei), Australia (Sydney), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok), Philippines (Manila), Indonesia (Jakarta) UK (London)
ICHIRAN Co., Ltd. ICHIRAN China (Hong Kong) USA (NY)
WINDS Japan Co., Ltd. HAKATA IKKOSHA Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya), Singapore, China (Guangzhou, Hong Kong),Taiwan (Chezhan) ,USA (Torrance, Costa Mesa) , Australia (Melbourne, Hawthorne)
MIZUTAKI/Chicken dishes
TORIZEN FOODS Co., Ltd. Hakata Hanamidori China (Dalian), Taiwan (Taipei), Singapore
IZAKAYA JR Kyushu Food Service INC. UMAYA China (Shanghai)
Restaurant
Royal Holdings Co., Ltd. ROYAL HOST Taiwan (Taipei), Indonesia (Jakarta), Thailand (Bangkok), Philippines (Manila)
Ringerhut Co., Ltd. Nagasaki Champon Thailand (Bangkok), USA (NY, Hawaii), China (Hong Kong, Qingdao)
PIETRO Group PIETRO Singapore
COREGO & PARTNERS Co., Ltd. Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Takeout Lunch PRENUS Co., Ltd. Hotto MottoChina (Beijing) , Singapore, Korea (Seoul) , Australia (Sydney), USA (San Mateo), Taiwan (Taipei)
KARASHIMENTAIKO (spicy seasoned cod roe)
Fukuya Co., Ltd. Singapore
Yamaya Communications Co., Ltd. Korea (Seoul), USA (Los Angeles) , Taiwan (Taipei), China (Dalian)
Health Foods Yazuya Co., Ltd. Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh)
Kyushu Agro-Innovation is a new professional exhibition for agricul-
tural businesses in Kyushu Island and neighboring regions to be held
for two days on 23rd and 24th June 2015 at Marine Messe Fukuoka.
The exhibition of the latest technology at each stage of Production,
Circulation and Sales as well as seminars featuring the forefront
theme contributes the activation of Kyushu agriculture and it will be
held also in 2016.
Kyushu Agro-Innovation
In terms of the food-related conven-
tion, and specialized in Kyushu food
products, it is the biggest food-related
international convention in Japan. While
supporting the expansion of sales route
in and outside of Japan, this convention
is further establishing new trading rela-
tionships.
Food EXPO KyushuIn purpose of smooth operation of overseas business as
well as increase of stable sales account, “Fukuoka Food
Business Council” has been established jointly with Food
Companies and Fukuoka City. So that an individual com-
pany could challenge the overseas market to expand the
sales route in foreign countries in a corporate group, regular
meetings are being held for information exchange. Fur-
thermore, overseas sales missions consisting of member
c o m p a n i e s
are being con-
ducted to visit
potential cli-
ents in foreign
countries.
Fukuoka Food Business Council
September 2013. Sales Mission to Hong Kong
In Fukuoka, 2 restaurants
are appointed as three
star restaurants, 8 res-
taurants as two star, and
21 restaurants as one
star in the Michelin Guide
Fukuoka & Saga 2014.
The number of street
stalls carrying on
business in Fukuoka
accounts for approx-
imately 40% share
nationwide (excluding
the moving stall).
The street stalls are top rank in terms of the numbersA three star restaurant “Sushi Gyoten”
Various Food Culture City FukuokaRenowned restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide No.1 for the number of street stalls (YATAI)
Delivering the local specialty of Kyushu to the world
Renowned Marine Products Renowned Agricultural Products Renowned Livestock Products (Ranking is based on the product amount nationwide)
Food Industry
Kitakyushu City
Fukuoka City
Higashi-ku
Jonan-ku
Chuo-ku
Minami-ku
Kurume City
14 15
Kyushu University is at the forefront of the most advanced medical
care in Kyushu, with establishment of the pediatric emergency and
critical care center which is the
fi rst among university hospitals as
well as Kyushu University’s Center
for Advanced Medical Innovation.
Lately, International Medical Relations
Offi ce was opened as a contact point
for receiving foreigners seeking
medical treatment.
Certifi ed as an advanced emergency medical center, Ku-
rume University Hospital has a role as the base for air ambulance or
HEMS (short for Helicopter Emergency
Medical Service). It is also certifi ed
as an advanced treatment hospital,
a regional cancer cooperation hospital,
a designated hospital for postgraduate
clinical training by the Ministry of Health,
Labour & Welfare, among others, and
aims to provide advanced medical care.
Major medical institutions offering advanced medical treatment in Fukuoka Prefecture Medical Technology
Chronology of Business Events related to Medical Technology Month/Year Name of Congress Venue # of Attendance
March 2015 The 5th World Congress Asian Psychiatry The Kyushu University School of Medicine Centennial Hall 600
November 2014The 44th Meeting of Japanese Society of Clinical Neurophysiology The 51st Symposium of Japanese Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
Fukuoka International Congress Center 2,031
October 2014The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine / Symposium Workshop
Fukuoka International Congress Center 5,040
September 2014The 67th Symposium Workshop of Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery
Fukuoka International Congress Center /Fukuoka SUNPALCE 3,319
September 2014 The 55th Annual Scientifi c Meeting of Japanese Society of Ningen Dock Fukuoka International Congress Center 3,562
September 2014 National Meeting for Fight Cancer 2014 Nishitetsu Grand Hotel/ACROS Fukuoka 2,404
July 2014 The 12th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Medical OncologyFukuoka International Congress Center /Fukuoka SUNPALACE/ Fukuoka Kokusai Center
5,153
June 2014 The 56th Annual Meeting of Japan Geriatrics Society Fukuoka International Congress Center 2,134
May 2014 The 55th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of NeurologyFukuoka International Congress Center /Fukuoka SUNPALACE/ Fukuoka Kokusai Center/The Kyushu University School of Medicine Centennial Hall
6,843
May 2014 The 87th congress of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy SocietyFukuoka International Congress Center/Fukuoka SUNPALACE/Marine Messe Fukuoka
6,536
April 2014 The 87th Annual Meeting of Japan Endocrine Society Fukuoka International Congress Center/Fukuoka SUNPALACE 3,120
November 2013 The 26th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery Fukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka 5,389
October 2013 The 58th Congress of Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Fukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka 3,000
September 2013 The 43rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Oral Implantology Fukuoka International Congress Center/Fukuoka SUNPALACE 4,163
August 2013 The 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society of Ambulatory and General Pediatrics of Japan
Fukuoka International Congress Center/Fukuoka SUNPALACE 3,023
June 2013 The 58th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Dialysis TherapyFukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka/Fukuoka SUNPALACE/Fukuoka Kokusai Center
16,163
June 2013 The 14th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society for Dementia Care Fukuoka International Congress Center/Fukuoka SUNPALACE 4,112
May 2013The 109th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society for Psychiatry & Neurology
Fukuoka International Congress Center/Fukuoka SUNPALACE 6,427
May 2013The 122nd Annual Meeting of Japan Prosthodontic Society, the 80th anniversary commemoration
Fukuoka International Congress Center 3,023
April 2013 The 113th Annual Congress of Japan Surgical SocietyFukuoka International Congress Center/Fukuoka SUNPALACE/Fukuoka Kokusai Center
13,677
September 2012The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Societe Internationale d'Urologie (SIU2012)
Fukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka/Fukuoka SUNPALACE
3,217
November 2011 Japan Digestive Disease Week 2011 (JDDW 2011) Fukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka/Others 20,000
September 2011
The 26th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society The 28th Annual Scientifi c Meeting of the Japanese Society of Electrocardiology The 4th Asia Pacifi c Heart Rhythm Society Scientifi c Session
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk 2,500
June 2010 The 13th Asian Australasian Congress of Anesthesiologists (AACA) Fukuoka International Congress Center 6,200
April 2009 The 109th Annual Congress of Japan Surgical SocietyFukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka/Fukuoka Kokusai Center/Others
13,000
March 2008 The 72nd Annual Scientifi c Meeting of the Japanese Circulation SocietyFukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka/Fukuoka Kokusai Center/Others
16,000
December 2006 The 10th Western Pacifi c Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases
Fukuoka International Congress Center 3,000
October 2006 The 21st Scientifi c Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension Fukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka 4,500
April 2006 The 94th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Urological AssociationFukuoka International Congress Center/Marine Messe Fukuoka/Fukuoka Kokusai Center/Others
8,000
April 2003 The 26th General Assembly of the Japan Medical CongressFukuoka International Congress Center/Fukuoka SUNPALACE/Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk/ The Kyushu University School of Medicine Centennial Hall
33,000
Kyushu University ranks 1st among the nation’s universities in the number of international conventions held on medical care and medicine.
■ The number of Medical care/ Medicine-related international conference by each university 2013
Source: The statistics of international
conference
Japan National Tourist Organization
2013
No.1 among other universities
with 23 conferences
0
5
10
15
20
25
KyushuUniversity
OsakaUniversity
TohokuUniversity
HokkaidoUniversity
TokyoUniversity
(Unit: conference number)
Kyushu University boasts the top track record among the na-
tion’s universities in the number of international conventions
it hosted in 2013. Above all, in the fi eld of medical care and
medicine, Kyushu University has a lead over Osaka University
(2nd place) by far.
Fukuoka Children’s HospitalNational Hospital Organization Kyushu
Medical Center
Hospital of the University of Occupational and
Environmental Health, Japan
Fukuoka University Hospital
Kyushu University Hospital
The 26th Japan Medical CongressThe Japanese Association of Medical Sciences (JAMS) held the 26th
General Assembly of JAMS, or The Japan Medical Congress, for 3 days
from April 4, 2003, at Fukuoka International Congress Center and its as-
sociated venues, where 33,000 people attended. Until then, the Japan
Medical Congress, which is held once every 4 years had had its venue
only in 4 cities, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya for 100 years. Fukuoka
was the fi rst to host the event outside the 4 cities already mentioned. At
the General Assembly in Fukuoka, the President of Kyushu University,
Yoichi Sugioka, acted as the Chairman, while professors of Kyushu Uni-
versity and Kurume University were elected as other offi cers.
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology (JSMO)The 12th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology
(JSMO) was held for 3 days between July 17-19, 2014, at Fukuoka Inter-
national Congress Center, Fukuoka Sun Palace and Fukuoka Kokusai
Center, with over 5,000 participants. Prof. Kazuo Tamura of Fukuoka
University’s Faculty of Medicine was elected as the Congress Presi-
dent.
While dealing with community health care and cutting-edge medical
care, Fukuoka University opened Clinical Research Support Center in
July 2001 and introduced the Robot Suit
HAL (short for Hybrid Assistive Limb) 2
years ago to assist in rehabilitation pro-
cess. It (Fukuoka University) will open
Asia Robotics Research & HAL Rehabili-
tation Center in April 2015.
Fukuoka University Hospital Fukuoka Municipal Children’s HospitalA new hospital was opened in fall of 2014 in Higashi Ward of Fukuoka
City, providing highly advanced and specialized services in pediatric
emergency medical care and perinatal
medical care. For the future, it aims to
become an international medical in-
stitution to receive patients from over-
seas and foreign doctors-in-training.
Fukuoka Municipal Children’s HospitalFukuoka University Hospital
Kurume University HospitalIntelligent Operating Room (Center for Advanced Medical Innovation)
Medical institutions in Fukuoka Prefecture and major Business Event initiativesKyushu University Hospital
Highest number of international conventions among universities in Japan
Kurume University Hospital
Kurume University Hospital
FUKUOKA
OITA
MIYAZAKI
KAGOSHIMA
KUMAMOTO
SAGA
NAGASAKI
National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center
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