WHAT'S NEW
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2023.04.06Business in OsakaNEW
Consulting Agency for Business Expansion, CIRIOT Inc., moved its Office to Osaka
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2022.12.16Business in Osaka
DOUJIN SANGYO Co. Ltd., a specialist in semiconductor materials, opens Osaka office
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2022.12.12Events
Osaka Workshop - vol.2. - Osaka Expansion Package -
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2022.10.11Events
Webinar for foreign companies in the finance industry "Osaka’s Financial Ecosystem Takes Off!"
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2022.10.04Business in Osaka
France-based self-service kiosk equipment manufacturer and distributor Acrelec establishes Osaka office
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2022.12.12Events
Osaka Workshop - vol.2. - Osaka Expansion Package -
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2022.10.11Events
Webinar for foreign companies in the finance industry "Osaka’s Financial Ecosystem Takes Off!"
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2022.09.26Events
Osaka Business Promotion Webinar 2022 (8 November 2022)
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2022.09.01Events
-Osaka Workshop -Business Opportunities in Osaka’s Tourism and Entertainment Industry- (11 October 2022)
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2022.04.25Information
Osaka City is accepting applications for relief funds from Ukrainian refugees(Japanese webpage)
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2022.04.14Information
We released the interview videos of 3 companies who started business in Osaka.
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2021.11.17Information
Thank you to everyone that participated in our Osaka Business Promotion Webinar!
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2021.07.27Information
Organized by METI and JETRO, NET ZERO Leaders Summit(JBC2021) starts on July 27. Please make sure to stop by Osaka booth!
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2021.07.14Information
We will have a booth at NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021)!
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2023.04.06Business in OsakaNEW
Consulting Agency for Business Expansion, CIRIOT Inc., moved its Office to Osaka
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2022.12.16Business in Osaka
DOUJIN SANGYO Co. Ltd., a specialist in semiconductor materials, opens Osaka office
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2022.10.04Business in Osaka
France-based self-service kiosk equipment manufacturer and distributor Acrelec establishes Osaka office
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2022.08.18Business in Osaka
Interview with the CEO of Haier Group Japan Region
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2022.08.18Business in Osaka
Spain-based IoT device developer TST Sistemas establishes Japan subsidiary in Osaka
Export Value | Import Value |
3,808,736 million yen |
4,516,784 million yen |
Resident
Population
2,750,835
Number of
private business
establishments
179,252
Number of
private sector
employees
2,209,412
Area
225km2
Once a capital city and gateway to international exchange, Osaka became a prosperous center of commerce and finance in modern times and played a major role in the industrial and economic development of Japan. Come and capitalize on the potential Osaka offers in expanding your business's horizons.
Once a capital city and gateway to international exchange, Osaka became a prosperous center of commerce and finance in modern times and played a major role in the industrial and economic development of Japan. Come and capitalize on the potential Osaka offers in expanding your business's horizons.
BUSINESS AREA IN OSAKA
Located in the heart of the world-class Metropolis Kansai area, Osaka has several unique business hubs, such as Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Nakanoshima, and Namba. Some areas in the city have been designated as Special Urban Renaissance Districts, under which urban development is being implemented to incorporate more attractive urban functionalities.
BUSINESS AREA IN OSAKA
Located in the heart of the world-class Metropolis Kansai area,
Osaka has several unique business hubs,
such as Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Nakanoshima, and Namba.
Some areas in the city have been designated as Special Urban Renaissance Districts,
under which urban development is being implemented
to incorporate more attractive urban functionalities.
- Shin-Osaka
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A highly demanded business district in a prime location, with the transportation advantage of an arrival and departure station for the shinkansen (bullet train). Shin-Osaka is a convienent business location where travels to all over the country is possible as it is directly linked to major office areas and downtown areas by subway, JR and etc.
- Projects of Umekita Area Osaka Station District
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Known as 'Kita', the Osaka Station District serves as the City’s northern gateway and is the largest terminal in West Japan. This dynamic District is home to numerous commercial facilities including three major department stores and continues to promote the latest trends in entertainment and fashion.
- O B P/Kyobashi
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O B P, adjacent to the symbol of Osaka; Osaka Castle Park is surrounded by a harmonious balance of rich natural greenery and water, office buildings, accomodation facilities, cultural facitilies and commerical buildings, coexisting to create a nature based business environment. Within the Kyobashi area, where OBP is located, there are 6 stations operated by JR, Keihan Railway and Osaka Metro, which have a good mutual access one another.
- Yodoyabashi/Nakanoshima
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Nakanoshima Island has been a time-honored center of economy, culture, and administration in Osaka. Still at present, the central functions of companies are gathered here. It also plays a role as information dissemination center for Osaka's art and culture scenes. Nakanoshima is a symbolic island of "Aqua Metropolis" Osaka, floating between the Dojima and Tosabori Rivers.
- hommachi/Shinsaibashi
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hommachi has been long known as the center of business and is still a highly popular business district with its history and beautiful scenery of midosuji ginkgo trees lined beautifuly. South of hommachi lies Shinsaibashi, a district well-known as a major shopping area, centered on well-established department stores and it's famous 'Shinsaibashi shopping street' stretching down all through the center of Shinsaibashi, well known for its diversication in famous Japanese brands.
- Abeno/Tennoji
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Accessed by over 730,000 people daily, Abeno/Tennoji is a prime access location, with direct lines from Nara and Wakamaya to central Osaka. Together with Kita (Umeda) and Minami (Namba), this is one of the most essential area in Osaka. Surrounded by rich history, culture and nature with popular places to visit within such as the traditional boasting Shitennoji Temple, the lush Tennjoji Park, Osaka Zoo, Tsutenkaku Tower, and Osaka Municipal Museum, holding numerous important cultural assests; Abeno/Tennoji is a refreshing twist to what a business area should be.
- Namba/Minatomachi
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This district, also known as 'Minami' (meaning "south" in Japanese), is a representative commercial area in Osaka. Since the area is linked to Kansai International Airport by direct train services, its popularity has been surging among tourists, mainly from overseas.
- Sakishima Cosmosquare
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The Cosmosquare Area is a part of Sakishima – an artificial island developed in the 1970's – and offers a well-organized infrastructure and convenient access with a location just 20 minutes by car or train from Osaka’s city center and 40 minutes by car from Kansai International Airport, Kansai’s ‘gateway’ from overseas. Looking to create a base for business and R&D, this area has been constantly developing.
ABOUT INVEST OSAKA
INVEST OSAKA is a website for enterpises and universities that are considering business development and investment in Osaka City. This website offers various, useful information on the business environment of Osaka City and introduce battractive usiness areas and on-going development projects. Since INVEST OSAKA team is ready to offer investment support, please feel free to contact us any time.