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Introduction

Production capacity (2009): 855MWPlanning (by 2010): 1200MW

Source: Cabinet Office / Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Source: Cabinet Office / Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

One of Japan's leading manufacturing industry clusters

Ranking among 47 prefectures in Japan(*)Number of manufacturers and employees (establishments with 4 employees or more)

Osaka prefecture (Center of Kansai) OSAKA: A WORLD LEADER IN INDUSTRY

Kansai (Share/Japan) (Share/Japan)Tokyo area

Kansai area

Osaka / Kansai GDP=Nearly equivalent to Netherlands (Ranking 17th in the world) Tokyo area: Tokyo and 7 prefectures

Profile of Osaka/Kansai

Tokyo

Osaka

Area (km2)

Population (million)

GDP (US$ billion)

37,042 ( 9.8%)

(18.4%)

( 18.0%)23.54

788

36,436 ( 9.6%)

(33.4%)

(37.9%)42.701,661

Osaka (Share/Japan) (Share/Japan)Tokyo

Area (km2)

Population (million)

GDP (US$ billion)

1,898 ( 0.5%)

( 6.9%)

( 7.5%)8.81331

2,103 ( 0.6%)

(10.0%)

(17.9%)12.76

784Number of manufactures

Number of employees

( 9.1%)

( 6.3%)23,533

532,460( 7.2%)

( 4.4%)18,681

371,206

No.1in Japan

No.2in Japan

*

*

Kyoto

Hyogo

Mie

Shiga

Fukui

Nara

Wakayama

Osaka

Osaka / Hyogo / Kyoto / Nara / ShigaWakayama / Mie / Fukui

Kansai area

Kobe

Osaka

Kyoto

With a population exceeding 20 million and an economy of $800 billion, the Kansai region plays a leading role in western Japan. Osaka is center of the region, a vast metropolitan area second only to Tokyo in scale.

©Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

DATA

Global solar cell productions’ share Solar power volume in Japan

Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, PV News, and Sangyo Times, Inc. Source:Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yano-Keizai Report

Kaneka Solartech Corporation

Worldwide

10,660MW

Kansai’s share: 70%(of Japan)

Worldwide

2008

6,941MW

28000MW

MW

MWMW

2005 2010 2020

2009

1

2

3

48

9

65

7

30km

60km

China35.5%

Other10.8%

U.S.13.0%

Taiwan13.2%

Germany13.4%

Source: Sangyo Times, Inc. , Japan Economic Center (JEC)

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

KYOCERA Corporation

Japan14.1%

(1,508MW)

Yokaichi Plant (Higashi-Ohmi City)5

Main production item: Solar cell(crystalline silicon)

Ise Plant (Ise City)7

Main production item: Solar cell module

Yasu Plant (Yasu City)6

Main production item: Solar cell(crystalline silicon)(*5) To start operation 2010

*5

Main production item: Solar cell module (crystalline silicon)

8 Kyoto Plant (Nagaokakyo City)

(*4) Production to increase from 2011

*4

Main production item: Solar cell (thin-film silicon)(*1) Production to increase from 2010

9 Toyooka Plant (Toyooka City)*1

Solar power is being promoted to increase 20 times by 2020, compared with the volume in 2005.

14000

48001400

Sharp Corporation

1

Main production item: Solar cell (crystalline silicon)Katsuragi Plant (Katsuragi City)

Main production item: Solar cell (thin-film silicon)

2 Green Front Sakai Plant (Sakai City)

(*2) To start operation 2010

*2

Main production item: Solar cell module

4 Shiga Plant (Otsu City)

3

Main production item: Solar cell (crystalline silicon)Nishikinohama Plant (Kaizuka City) New plant building

(*3) To start operation 2010

*3

100km

1NO.Share of Japan

Cluster of plants/ factories

Cluster of Environmental/Energy-related Companies in Osaka/Kansai

The Solar Cell Industry

Total Shipment2009(40MW) 2013(460MW: Planning)



(former SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.)



( )Market size:

$16.2 billion

5.6%

3.8%

2.4%

Global share

(former SANYO ElectricCo., Ltd.)

DATA

6

7

8

9

10

12

3

12

13

5

11

30km

60km

4

Source: Japan Economic Center (JEC)Note: The each country share was calculated in total of principal enterprises. Panasonic made Sanyo Electric its subsidiary in Dec. 2009 Source: Japan Economic Center (JEC)

Kansai’s share: 80%(of Japan)

Worldwide

2.6 billion

Worldwide

2008

2.7 billion

Global lithium ion battery productions’ share Lithium ion battery production in Japan

2005 2010 2020

2009

For PCs, mobile equipments, etc.

For automobiles

For household fuel cells

Korea23.7%

Other20%

Source: Sangyo Times, Inc. Data published by each company

100km

11 Lithium Energy Japan: Kusatsu Plant (Kusatsu City)

12 Lithium Energy Japan: A new plant (Ritto City)13 Blue Energy Co., Ltd.:

Fukuchiyama Plant (Fukuchiyama City)

GS Yuasa Group

For automobiles

Kusatsu Plant (Kusatsu City)7

Panasonic Home Appliances Company Ltd.

For household fuel cells

Moriguchi Plant (Moriguchi City)8

9 Wakayama Plant (Kinokawa City)

10 Suminoe Plant (Osaka City)

Panasonic Corporation Energy Company


Sumoto Plant (Sumoto City)1

(former SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.)


For PCs, mobile equipments, etc.and automobiles

5

2 Minami-Awaji Plant (Minami-Awaji City)

3 Kaizuka Plant (Kaizuka City)

4 Tokushima Plant(Matsushige Town)

Kasai Plant (Kasai City) For automobiles

6

Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.

Kyoto Plant (Oyamazaki town)For PCs, mobile equipments, etc.

Japan

56.3%

(*) To start operation 2010

*

(**) To start operation 2012 (***) To start operation 2010

**

***

(Unit : production volume in cells)

Photo: The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc

Production volume of lithium ion batteries is expected to increase approximately 5 times as much by 2020 in comparison with 2005. ( )Market size:

$13.8 billion

4.7 billion

3.12 billion

1.42 billion

0.93 billion

The Lithium Ion/Fuel Cell Industry 1NO.Share of Japan

Cluster of plants/ factories

Cluster of Environmental/Energy-related Companies in Osaka/Kansai

Global share

37.0%(including former SANYO)

16.2%

BATTERYHydrogen & Fuel-cell Demonstration Project3 4

Osaka FCV (Fuel-cell Vehicle) Promotion Conference

Fuel-cell (hydrogen-fueled)vehicle

Hydrogen station

LOW-CARBON URBAN DEVELOPMENT5

Development of Osaka StationNorth District

7Large-scale reclamation projectsimplemented in Osaka Bay

6Kansai Science City(Keihanna)

Photo:Kansai Economic Federation

Photo:Kansai Economic Federation

- Installation of hydrogen stations and fuel-cell vehicle demonstration tests

- (Test sites) Osaka prefectural government office, Kansai International Airport

Osaka Prefectural Government and City of Osaka have established the special task force to develop 3 places (Maishima, Yumeshima and Sakishima) in Osaka Bay as production and logistic bases.

- Home to more than 110 national and private research organizations and cultural facilities

- Advanced in R&D and diffusion of new energies such as solar power generation and fuel cells for housing

- Redevelopment project for the central district of Osaka (24ha)

- Development concept "World-leading eco-friendly urban hub in 'Kansai, an environmentally advanced region'"

- An advanced implementation area of 7ha to be completed in 2012

Osaka EV (electric vehicles) Action Council

3

12

7

Osaka

Kansai

1

Operator: The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.Output: 10MW Operation: 2010/10 ~

Sakai Solar Power Generation Plant

2

Operator: Sharp Corporation and the Kansai Electric Power GroupOutput: 18MW Operation: 2012 ~

Sakai Manufacturing Complex Solar Power Generation Facilities (tentative name)

Photo: The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

SOLAR Mega Solar Power Generation Plan Project

6

5

4 3

A variety of manufacturing facilities is based in Kansai such as solar cells, lithium batteries

and others. In addition local governments are seeking active roles to implement various

initiatives to realize low carbon society.

- A new action plan for urban development toward realizing low carbon society -Accumulation of Advanced Environmental IndustriesEco-Energy City Osaka/Kansai

Maishima

Yumeshima

Maishima

Yumeshima

SakishimaSakishima

Osaka New Energy Forum Osaka Nakanoshima Traffic SafetySocial Experiment (2009)

Electric BusPhoto: The NakanoshimaLow-carbon SocietyPromotion Council

(Test sites) Osaka cityOsaka Prefectural Government takes an initiative to promote new energy industry, especially EV market and its infrastructure in conjunction with other local organizations.

- Period: Jan, 2013

Kansai's Advantages for Foreign Companies

DATA

Countries’ share of foreign companies in Kansai Industries’ share of foreign companies in Kansai

2009 2009

AstraZeneca K.K.

Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim Co., Ltd.Bayer Ltd.

Eli Lilly Japan K.K.Hospira Japan K.K.BBK worldwide-Osaka, G.K.

Medical Industry

´Nestle Japan Ltd.

OtherOther

3.4%3.4%

Total number:

234Total number:

234Source: The Foreign Investor 2010, Toyo Keizai Inc. Firms* Foreign-affiliated firms: With foreign capital of 20% or over (including branch offices)

Source: The Foreign Investor 2010, Toyo Keizai Inc. Firms* Foreign-affiliated firms: With foreign capital of 20% or over (including branch offices)

U.S.33.3%

Germany14.5%France

6.8%

ItalyItaly3.8%3.8%

SwitzerlandSwitzerland3.8%3.8%

U.K.U.K.5.6%5.6%

Europe otherEurope other10.8%10.8%

ChinaChina8.9%8.9%

KoreaKorea6.4%6.4%

Asia otherAsia other2.2%2.2%

OtherOther3.4%3.4%

OtherManufacturing

15.0%

Machinery andEquipments

Machinery andEquipments

9.8%9.8%

MachineryWholesale

9.8%

ElectricAppliances

ElectricAppliances

5.1%5.1%

PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals

3.0%3.0%Other

Non-manufacturing

21.3%

Electric AppliancesWholesale

Electric AppliancesWholesale

5.6%5.6%

ChemicalWholesaleChemicalWholesale

4.3%4.3%

PrecisionMachine

Wholesale

PrecisionMachine

Wholesale

4.3%4.3%

OtherWholesale

Related withManufacturing

OtherWholesale


9.8%9.8%

Information& Software

Sevices

Information& Software

Sevices

4.7%4.7%

Canada

0.4%

North America

Europe45.3%

Asia17.5%

33.8%

Source: “Welcome to Kansai” issued by Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and IndustryNote: Listed are companies that have head offices, sales offices or research institutes in Kansai. Major determining factors are based on interview surveys of some companies listed above.

IKEA Japn K.K.

Chelsea Japan Co., Ltd.

Haier Japan Sales Co., Ltd.

Retail Industry

Emirates Airline, Japan BranchHilton Osaka

Service Industry

ProLogis

Distribution Industry

ALSTOM K.K.

Corning Japan Inc.

Manufacturing Industry

Samsung Japan Corp.

Air Liquide Japan Ltd. Japan Air Gases

Procter & Gamble Japan K.K.

Beauty & Health Innovation Co., Ltd.

Chemical Industry

NIZO Food Research

Foods Industry

AXA Non-Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

Finance and Insurance Industry

・The size of the Kansai market

・Well-developed rail and flight networks

・Good transportation access to major cities

・Concentration of related businesses and R&D institutes

・Presence of business partners

・Availability of well-qualified human resources

・Cheaper office rent compared to the Tokyo area

・Favorable living environment (educational institutions, natural environment)

USJ. Co., Ltd.

item Japan K.K.RECARO Japan Co., Ltd.HBC-radiomatic Japan

ChemicalProductsChemicalProducts

7.3%7.3%

Other26.0% Manufacturing

40.2%Wholesale


33.8%

Manufacturingrelated

companies’ share

Manufacturingrelated

companies’ share

74%74%

Major Determining Factors

Eco-Energy City Osaka/Kansai

Kansai becomes one of the most attractive places as to its economic fundamentals,

therefore a number of foreign companies has already set up operations in Kansai region.

Business Clusters of Industry and R&D


Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

DATA

Industrial cluster projects have been developed in private and public partnership with academia.

Industry concentrations

Sector Target Organizer Member

Research Institutions

Manufacturing/IT/

Energy

The aim is to produce theproducts which contributeto the future life style

Neo cluster Union (initiated by Kansai Bureauof Economy, Trade andIndustry )

NPO Kinki-Bio-IndustryDevelopment Organization(initiated by Kansai Bureauof Economy, Trade andIndustry )

The aim is to revitalize bioindustry in the region andfoster the creation of worldclass entrepreneur

Bio

NPO Recycling SystemCenter(initiated by Kansai Bureauof Economy, Trade andIndustry )

The aim is to revitalizeenvironmental industry inthe region and foster thecreation of world classentrepreneur

Environment

R&D battery related industry in Kansai

Public Research institutions / Industrial Center 4

University 12

Public Research Institutions 15

Concentration of Automobile and IT-related Businesses

Hanshin Industrial Region(panels, electronics, machinery, steel)

Rinkai Kogyo Region(panels, batteries, petroleum, chemicals, steel)

Concentration of Bio related Industries

Technoport Fukui Region(textiles, metals, chemicals)

Katsura Innovation Center(life sciences, environment)

Kansai Science City (center for culture, sciences and research)

Saito Life Science Center(biotechnology, medical)

Harima Science Garden City (nanotechnology)

Major industrial clusters in Kansai

Companies

Universities

Successful businesses

1,170

32

6,000

Companies

Universities


350

56

42

Companies

Universities


120

21

420

Concentration of medical industries

Concentration of liquid crystal display related businesses

Higashi Osaka Industrial Area (concentration of highmanufacturing skills)

Source: Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Kansai Branch of Development Bank of Japan

Current Trade Scale in Kansai


Source: Japan Customs, Osaka Customs

Value of Exports by Commodity (Kansai)

Other

18.5%

Electricappliances

32.0%

SteelSteel

5.7%5.7%

Transportationequipment


4.6%4.6%

Scientific andoptical instrumentsScientific and

optical instruments

3.0%3.0%

Metal productsMetal products

1.6%1.6%

Nonferrous metalNonferrous metal

1.6%1.6%

Machinery

19.8%

Chemicalproducts

13.2%

Value of Exports by Commodity (Japan)

Total value of exports

$120 billion

Total value of exports

$542 billion

Other18.1%

Electricappliances

19.9%


21.9%

Machinery

17.8%Chemicalproducts

10.7%

SteelSteel

5.4%5.4%

Metal productsMetal products

1.4%1.4%

Nonferrous metalNonferrous metal

1.9%1.9%

Value of Imports by Commodity (Japan)

Other

28.4%

Mineral fuels

27.6%

Electric appliances

12.6%Foodstuffs

9.7%

MachineryMachinery

8.2%8.2%

Chemicalproducts

8.9%4.6%4.6%

Clothing andaccessories




Other

28.0% Electric appliances

14.5%

Mineral fuels

15.5%

Machinery

8.9%

Foodstuffs

11.0%

9.1%9.1%

Chemicalproducts

13.0%

Other11.6%

U.S.11.3%

EU12.2% China

22.5%

Asia42.4%

Other17.2%

U.S.16.1%

EU12.5% China

18.9%

Asia35.3%

Other26.6%

U.S.7.7%

EU10.9% China

30.9%

Asia23.9%

Other34%

U.S.10.7%

EU10.7% China

22.2%

Asia22.4%

Value of Exports by Country (Kansai)

Value of Exports by Country (Japan)

Value of Imports by Country (Kansai)

Value of Imports by Country (Japan)

Scientific andoptical instrumentsScientific and

optical instruments

3.0%3.0%

Electric appliances and machinery account for more than a half of the total export value,and Asia is the major export counterpart.Export

Value of Imports by Commodity (Kansai)

Total value of imports

$98 billion

Total value of imports

$515 billion

20%of Japan'stotal scale

Import20%of Japan'stotal scale

Reflecting the concentration of the manufacturing industry, mineral fuels and electric appliancesconstitute a significant share. Import from Asia including China accounts for more than a half.

KANSAI/KIX

KOBE PORT

HighwayShinkansenAir

Access to the world

Domestic Access

Kansai has a well-developed transportation network in terms of flight, train and motorway systems.

Sophisticated air route networkfrom Kansai to the world

1hr

1hr

1hr50min

2hr30min

6hr

2hr50min

2hr30min

4hr

7hr30min

Source: Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Development Bank of Japan Kansai International Airport Co., Ltd.

Sophisticated Internationalseaway infrastructure

Osaka Osaka Osaka

Osaka International Airport

Kobe Airport

Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport isthe only 24-hour OperatingInternational Logistics Hub inJapan.

It has Japan's largest cargoflight network for China.

-

-

Flight Schedule

Airline companies

Flight to overseas cities

The weekly number of flights

57

68

729

Maizuru Port

Multipurpose internationalterminal with a large quay walldepth of 14m and container yard.

The port can berth 50,000-toncontainer ships.

-

-

Hanshin Port(Port of Osaka, Port of Kobe etc)

The development of Japan'sdeepest earthquake-resistantcontainer berth (with a water depthof 16m) allows the harbor to accept100,000-ton class container ships.

The strategic alliance of ports inthe region reduces port traffics andsimplifies tax procedures.

The ports boast the world classfreight volume.

Hanshin port is nominated as thestrategic port to revitalize by theJapanese Government.

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-

-

-

Fukuoka Fukuoka

Tokyo

Tokyo

Sapporo

Nagoya

Fukuoka

TokyoNagoyaHiroshima

The comparative volume of domestic cargo

(Unit: million ton)

Hanshin

Nagoya

Urban area(Tokyo & Yokohama)

159

162

81

KOBE/UKB

ITAMI/ITM

OSAKA PORT

SAKAI-SEMBOKUPORT

Sophisticated Traffic and Logistic Infrastructure


Invest Kansai Desk is one-stop service center for foreign companies considering investment in the region.

It provides a full range of support services to start up business.

INVEST KANSAI Desk(ONE STOP CENTER)

JETRO OsakaInvest Japan Business Support Center (IBSC)<INVEST KANSAI Desk>5F Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005 Japan

FAX: +81-6-6447-2336　E-Mail: [email protected] TEL: +81-6-6447-2309

Temporary office space offered free of charge

Office space (Free for 50 business days)Desk, chair, telephone, fax and internet connection available.Ideally located for business in the center of metropolitan Osaka.

Meeting room (Free)The conference rooms can be used for business meetings, negotiations, etc.

Business library (Free)The adjoining business library can be used to view information on investing in Japan or to collect information on business in the online database.

Facilities

Free individual consultation for your company

A vast network of experienced experts in both public/private sectors can provide a wide range of support including advice on entering markets, analyses of startup costs, assistance on procedures for new businesses, finding office space and staffing.

JETRO can also put you in contact with public authorities (Invest Japan office) and local governments for matters concerning laws on market entry, regulations or permit procedures.

Consulting

- Free of charge (Up to 50 business days)- Convenient location

- Recruiting assistance service

- Assistance in finding appropriate office property

- Provision of concierge support by experts

Service Menu

Wide-range of Network

Temporary

Office Space

Human

Resources Networking

Office

Properties

Consulting

For Inquiries

Osaka Chamber of

Commerce and Industry

- Local companies’ network through memberships (between SME and large companies)

- Local network with academia etc

Kansai Economic

Federation

- Local companies’ network through memberships

- Local network with academia and related organizations

Kansai Bureau of

METI

- Regulation related matters

Local Governments

- Incentive information - Industrial area information

JETRO Osaka

Foreigncompanies

INVEST KANSAI

INVEST Promotion Activities in Kansai

Keihan Main Line

Midosuji Line

Osaka

CentralPost Office Hilton Hotel

Osaka

MizunoNakanoshima-Mitsui Bldg.Nakanoshima-Mitsui Bldg.

Yodoyabashi Sta.

Umeda Sta.

HigobashiSta.

Yotsubashisuji Ave.

Midosuji A

ve.

AsahiShimbun

OsakaCity Hall

Bank ofJapan

Sta.

Tosabori River

Dojima RiverWatanabe-bashi Sta.

INVEST KANSAI

Successful Stories Supported by JETRO Osaka

Successful Story

Here's a brief look at varieties of companies that have worked with JETRO Osaka for a prosperous business

in the Kansai region.

Global leader in patient recruitment for clinical trials

BBK Worldwide - Osaka, G.K.

Established in: February, 2009Business in Japan: Marketing consultancy in patient recruitment for clinical trials

1. Active industry-university joint research in pharmaceutical development2. Most suitable base for business in Asia-Pacific region3. Accumulation of head offices of medical device manufacturers

Free temporary office spaceAssistance with company registration and visa preparationArrangement of business meetingsHelp with press releases

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Assistance with personnel recruitment and finding a plant locationHelp in applying for subsidies offered by the Osaka Prefectural Government

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Profile

Why Kansai?

JETRO Osaka's Support

One of the world's leading manufacturersof aluminum structural kit systems

item Japan K.K.

Established in: February, 2008Business in Japan: Aluminum structural kit systems manufacturing

1. Great access to Tokyo as well as Kyushu area2. Accumulation of major potential customers like photovoltaic producers3. Lower rents and other business costs compared to Tokyo

Profile

Why Kansai?


Advanced manufacturer of anode materialfor Ni-MH batteries

KP Japan Co., Ltd.

A core organization of India's largest conglomerate, the Tata GroupOne of the largest IT consulting companies in Asia

Tata Consultancy Services Japan Limited, Osaka Office

Sells approximately 200 varieties of English rosesin over 45 countries

David Austin Roses K.K.

Established in: November, 2007Business in Japan: Import and distribution of English roses

1. Had distribution channel in Kansai via former agent2. Strong support by the local government

Consultation on registration, tax, and visa preparationCooperation on English-style garden establishment plan along with Osaka Prefectural Government

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Profile

Why Kansai?


Established in: September, 2009Business in Japan: Import and distribution of metal hydride alloys

Free temporary office spaceInformation on office spaces and lifestyles in KansaiAssistance in holding press conference

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Profile

1. Had business relations with electronics and battery manufacturers in Kansai2. Found strong potential in battery market in Kansai3. Was familiar with and fond of Osaka

Free temporary office spaceInformation on office spacesProvision of market information

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Why Kansai?


Established in: June, 2010Business in Japan: IT consulting, systems-development and maintenance

1. Presence of numerous manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies2. Accumulation of globally operating enterprises

Profile

Why Kansai?


Teflon lined valve and pipe manufacturer

Fluonics K.K.

Free temporary office spaceConsultation on registration, visa preparation, and opening a bank accountHelp in applying for subsidies offered by O-BIC(Osaka Business and Investment Center)

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Established in: August, 2009Business in Japan: Import and distribution of valves and pipes

1. Accumulation of chemical plants around Osaka Bay area2. Presence of major clients and partners in Kansai

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Why Kansai?


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