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2 Kyushu Economic Internationalization Data 6 (Highlights) Asian Degree Kyushu s exposure to Asia was higher than the national average in five categories ( Export Value, Businesses Expanding Overseas, Foreign Entrants/Visitors, International Air Routes, and Sister city relationships ), indicating its strong economic ties with Asian countries, but not in Import Value. International Trade With regard to trade value in 5, Kyushu exported 5,956.6 billion JPY (up 3.% YOY) showing YOY growth for the third straight year, and imported 5,678.8 billion JPY (down 6.6% YOY the first YOY decline in six years). Kyushu s exports to Mexico and Hong Kong increased, while its imports from Saudi Arabia and Qatar decreased. Highlights of 5 include the robust export growth, reaching a record high, due to brisk exports of electronic parts such as semiconductors, etc.. On the other hand, imports decreased significantly due to lower petroleum prices in response to resource market crashes. As a result, the trade balance became positive for the first time in five years. Outward/Inward Investments A total of 974 Kyushu-based businesses expanded overseas by 5. These included 33 newcomers (up 3.% from the previous year) in 5. Looking at the destinations of those businesses, Asian countries accounted for just under 8% of the total (757 businesses), with China (359) and ASEAN nations (8) as key drivers. The number of foreign affiliates entering the Kyushu market was 44 as of 4, mainly in Fukuoka Prefecture (33). Nationalities of parent companies of these affiliates included the USA (99), Germany (59), France (35), Switzerland (), and South Korea (). Interpersonal Exchange with Foreign Countries In 5,.5 million foreigners entered Japan via Kyushu (up 38.4% year over year), exceeding million for the first time. By nationality, visitors from South Korea accounted for 59.4% (the largest group), followed by Taiwan and China. Kyushu receives relatively high percentages of Asian visitors, and nearly 3% of the South Koreans who visited Japan per year enter via Kyushu. In 5, Kyushu received a total of 7,365 foreign students (down.6% from the previous year), accounting for.4% of Japan s total figure. In 5, 769 foreign students were hired by firms located in Kyushu, up from the previous year, while accounting for only 4.9% of Japan s total. Topic: Impact of the Kumamoto Earthquakes Concerning the impact of the 6 mid-april Kumamoto earthquakes on Kyushu s exports, a significant decline was observed in each export commodity as well as in total exports (down.9% year over year) during the month of April. After May 6, the export of motor vehicles turned positive, while that of cycles with engines remained low due to the negative impact of the earthquakes. The April 6 Kumamoto Earthquakes had a significant impact on the number of accommodated guests to Kyushu from April to June, resulting in a YOY decline for each month. In particular, a significant decrease was seen in foreign guests. Thanks to the subsidization program (Kyushu Restoration Discount) designed to assist tourist-focused businesses in Kyushu by offering discounts to travelers, and to efforts by local governments and associated organizations to attract more tourists, the number of tourists (both domestic and foreign) staying in Kyushu recovered to pre-earthquake levels. In Kumamoto, however, the figures continue to be lower than the previous year.

3 Kyushu Economic Internationalization Data 6 - Contents Asian Degree p - Characteristics of Kyushu (Economic Exchange with Asian Countries) p International Trade p - Kyushu Trade (Summary) p - Trade Trends of Kyushu (by commodity) p3 - Trade Trends of Kyushu (by partner) p4 - Kyushu Balance of Trade p5-5 Kyushu Trade Trends (Highlights) p6 Outward/Inward Investments p9 - Kyushu Businesses Expanding Overseas p9 - Foreign Affiliates Operating in Kyushu p Interpersonal Exchange with Foreign Countries p - Foreign Visitors Entering Japan via Kyushu p - Foreign Students in Kyushu p3 Topic: Impact of the Kumamoto Earthquakes p4 - Export Trends p4 - Tourism p5

4 Characteristics of Kyushu (Economic Exchange with Asian Countries) In order to evaluate the depth of economic exchanges between Kyushu and the nations of the Asian region, the percentage of Kyushu s economic engagement in the Asian region is defined as Kyushu s Asian degree, with a focus on six (6) categories: Export Value, Import Value, Businesses Expanding Overseas, Foreign Visitors, International Air Routes, and Sister City relationships. When Kyushu s Asian degree is compared with that of Japan s nationwide Asian degree for the year 5, Kyushu shows a higher percentage in each of the five categories (except Import Value ), suggesting that Kyushu has strong economic ties throughout the Asian region. Comparison of Kyushu and Nationwide Asian Degree Businesses Expanding Overseas 77.7% Kyushu(5) Nationwide(5) Export Value 6.% 53.3% 6.8% 45.3% 48.9% Import Value Category Unit Asia Global Businesses Expanding Overseas Import Value Asian degree Asia Global Asian degree # % 8,3 9,5 6.8% M yen 5,738 56, % 383, , % 96.% Foreign Visitors 83.5% 94.4% 73.9% 35.3% 54.3% Sister City relationships Kyushu Sister city relationships # % 597, % International Air Routes # % % Foreign Visitors #,96,587,45,7 96.% 6,446,943 9,688, % Export Value M yen 35,74 59,566 6.% 43,87 756, % International Air Routes Nationwide Note: The figures in Import Value, Foreign Visitors and Export Value are based on the single-year data for 5; those in Businesses Expanding Overseas and Sister city relationships are the cumulative values up to 5; and he figure in International Air Routes is based on data confirmed as of 5. Source: Prepared by Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance), 5 Kyushu/Yamaguchi Local Business Expanding Overseas of Kyushu Economic Research Center (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation), 6 Complete List of Japanese Businesses Expanding Overseas (Country-specific Edition) of Toyo Keizai Inc., Annual Report on Statistics on Legal Migrants of Ministry of Justice, JTB Timetable March 6 Edi ion of JTB Publishing, Inc., and the website of the Council of Local Au horities for International Relations (General Incorporated Foundation).

5 Kyushu Trade (Summary) With regard to the value of trade in 5, Kyushu exported 5,956.6 billion JPY (up 3.% YOY) showing YOY growth for the third straight year, and imported 5,678.8 billion JPY (down 6.6% YOY; the first YOY decline in six years). Kyushu s exports to Mexico and Hong Kong increased by.% ) and.9% ) respectively in terms of contribution degree, while its imports from Saudi Arabia and Qatar decreased by 3.% ) and.4% ) respectively in terms of contribution degree. The balance of trade was 77.8 billion yen, the first surplus in 5 years. The share of Kyushu in the nationwide trading value is: 7.9% in exports (the same level as in the previous year) and 7.% in imports (down from the previous year s 7.9%) due to a decline in the value of imports. Kyushu posted a record-high export figure in 5, exceeding even that of 8, a particularly strong year in export value. On the other hand, Kyushu s imports decreased significantly, resulting in a positive balance of trade. Decreased import value of mineral fuels: The year 5 saw a significant decrease in the import values of petroleum and petroleum gas (liquefied natural/petroleum gas). Although higher volumes of petroleum were imported than in the previous year, the global decline in petroleum prices pushed down the import values. (Tn. yen) Vs. national total (%) Note ) : Contribution degree (Percentage of the value change of the partner (or commodity) to total value of the same term in the preceding year.) Kyushu Trading Value vs. Global/Nationwide Trading Value Source: Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance) Exports Imports Export (vs. Japan Total) Import (vs. Japan Total) yrs

6 Trade Trends of Kyushu (by commodity) The five major commodities Kyushu exports to the world are, in order of export value: Motor vehicles, semiconductors etc, flatrolled products, ships and boats, and rubber tires and tubes, accounting for nearly 5% of all exports. Among these, semiconductors etc contributed most to the export results (up 7.5% from the previous year), with significant growth for Hong Kong. The commodities Kyushu imports include petroleum, petroleum gas, and mineral fuels (such as coal), all of which account for 3% or more, followed by raw materials (e.g. ore of nonferrous) and electronic parts (semiconductors, etc.). The major factor in the decrease in imports was petroleum, from Saudi Arabia, etc. The major factor in the increase in imports was electronic parts such as semiconductors, particularly from Taiwan. Kyushu Exports to the World (by commodity) (Unit: million JPY, %) Kyushu Imports from the World (by commodity) (Unit: million JPY, %) Motor vehicles, % Petroleum,865.9% Power generating machine,334.% Office machines,7.9% Others 9, % Visual apparatus,77 3.% Organic chemicals,54 3.8% Total value of Kyushu Exports to the World (5) 5,956,59M yen Semicon machinery etc,5 4.% Flat-rolled products 4,56 Ships and 7.7% boats 3, % Rubber tires and tubes 3,56 5.% Source: Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance) Semiconductors etc 7,39.8% Fish (fresh) 95.6%,95.9% Others Organic chemicals 3,3 4.9% Parts of motor vehicles,53.7% Total value of Kyushu Imports from the World (5) 5,678,833M yen Petroleum products,57.8%, % 3, 5.3% Petroleum gas 4,53 8.% Coal 3, % Semiconductors Iron ore and etc concentrates Ore of nonferrous 3,8 5.3% 3

7 Trade Trends of Kyushu (by partner) Kyushu s biggest trading partner was China, followed by the USA and South Korea (in terms of total trade value). Kyushu s 5 export results indicate that China was the biggest export partner thanks to strong sales of power generating machine, etc., followed by South Korea and the USA. Kyushu s 5 import results indicate that China was the biggest import partner, followed by Australia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, all resource-rich countries. Kyushu's Export Partners (Countries/Regions) (Unit: million JPY, %) Kyushu's Import Partners (Countries/Regions) (Unit: million JPY, %) Netherlands,373.3% Mexico,437.4% United Arab Emirates,54.6% Thailand,73.9% Others 7,987 3.% Singapore,37 3.9% Total value of Kyushu Exports to the World (5) 5,956,59M yen, % Taiwan 3,96 6.6% Hong Kong China,74.3% US 6,795.4% Korea 7,89.9% Thailand,73 3.% Russia, % Others 7,73 3.4% Korea, % Taiwan,88 5.% Source: Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance) Total value of Kyushu Imports from the World (5) 5,678,833M yen Indonesia,849 5.% US 3,8 5.5% China, % Australia 5,788.% Saudi Arabia 4, % United Arab Emirates 3,3 5.5% 4

8 Kyushu Balance of Trade Kyushu s trade balance reached a surplus of 77.8 billion yen, which marked (Japan posted a trade deficit for the 5th year in a row.) the first surplus since the year of. Addressing the Kyushu balance of trade from individual commodities (major commodities), Kyushu posted a positive balance (more exports than imports) as the exports of transport equipment including motor vehicles exceeded imports, and the import surplus of mineral fuels shrank from the previous year. Kyushu Balance of Trade (Trends) Kyushu s Balance of Trade (by major commodity) (5). (Tn. yen).8 (M yen), 5, 4, , 5,,778 4,5 6,89 5,96 4, , -, -5, -4,7-6, , -5, Total Value Food Material Product -,89 Mineral Fuels Chemical Products Product by Material Non-electric Machinery Electric Equipment Transport Equipment Others Kyushu s Balance of Trade (by partner) (5) Source: Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance) (Unit: million JPY) Partner Country/Region Trade Surplus Partner Country/Region Trade Deficits South Korea 4,34 Australia 4,955 US 3,687 Saudi Arabia 3,58 Hong Kong,568 Indonesia,963 Singapore,963 Russia,583 China,755 United Arab Emirates,57 Kyushu Balance of Trade (5) billion yen 5

9 5 Kyushu Trade Trends (Highlight ) Electronic parts (semiconductors, etc.) contributed most (up.8% ) ) to the 5 Kyushu export results. Kyushu s export value in 5 was 73.9 billion yen, a significant growth of 7.5% from the previous year. By export destination, South Korea came in first, followed by Hong Kong and China. In terms of contribution degree, Hong Kong contributed most, followed by Vietnam and South Korea in 5. Trends in Trading Value of Kyushu Electronic Parts (Semiconductors, etc.) (M yen) 8, vs. Japan Total (%) 4% Note: ) Contribution degree 7, 6, 5, % 8% 5% 4, 3, % 9% Kyushu s Major Export Partners (Countries/Regions) for Electronic Parts (Semiconductors, etc.), 6% % % % 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% %, Export Value Import Value Export (vs. Japan Total) Import (vs. Japan Total) yrs 3,756 3,6 3,898 4,73 5,3 5,989 7,39,533,454,77,68,66,8 3,.% 8.7%.9% 4.% 4.% 6.% 8.% 8.7% 6.8% 7.% 9.% 8.4% 9.8%.% 3% % 3.% 9.4% 34.5% 5.% 6.4%.5% 8.9% 9.9%.4%.6% 9.9% 9.8%.3% 3.%.% 9.6% 5.7% 6.% 4.6% 5.5% 4.3% 4 7.4%.8% 7.% 7.8% 4.% 6.9% 3.6% 5 yrs China 6.% South Korea.3% Hong Kong 9.9% Taiwan 8.% ASEAN 3.% EU 5.8% Others 5.9% Source: Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance) 6

10 5 Kyushu Trade Trends (Highlight -) Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, domestic demand for mineral fuels has been on the rise for use in thermal power plants. Even in Kyushu, the import value of mineral fuels increased, keeping Kyushu s balance of trade in the red for years. In 5, Kyushu imported,54. billion yen of mineral fuels, a significant decline of 34.3% from the previous year. As a result, the trade balance became positive for the first time in five years. By commodity, the import value of coal, coke and briquettes, petroleum, their products, and gas, natural & manufactured was lower than that of the previous year. Trends in Kyushu Imports of Mineral Fuels & Balance of Trade Trends in Kyushu Imports of Mineral Fuels & Balance of Trade (M yen) 9 5,, 5,, 5, 3, 35, 3,7 4,9 3,584 5,867,55 3,3 Throughout the year 5, he import of mineral fuels was on the decline (Tn. yen).3 Great East Japan Earthquake The import value of Mineral Fuels, on the rise since the earthquake, returned to pre-earthquake levels in 5, contributing to the first trade surplus in 5 years. 4,785 7,899 4,66. 4,37 7,4 5, ,389, 6, ,95,9 7, Balance of Trade Import Value of Mineral Fuels yrs 5 Coal, coke and briquettes 3,577 Petroleum, their products 3,435 Gas, Natural & Manufactured 4,53 Source: Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance) 7

11 5 Kyushu Trade Trends (Highlight -) As for mineral fuels, the import unit price of coal remained almost flat. With regard to petroleum and LNG, the import unit price continued to rise through 4, but dropped sharply in 5, reflecting the global resource market crashes. Under these circumstances, the import value significantly decreased by 36.8% from the previous year to,86.5 billion yen, while the import volume of petroleum slightly increased in 5. The import value of LNG also decreased by 4.% from the previous year to billion yen, in 5. The petroleum market dropped sharply from 4 to 5. Changes in Unit Price of Major Mineral Fuels Imported by Kyushu Changes in Volume of Major Mineral Fuels Imported by Kyushu (JPY), 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,,, (Unit: 位 : USD/Barrel) 4,388 35,53 Coal (Yen/MT) Petroleum (Yen/KL) LNG(Yen/MT) 46,479 43,588,96,77 64,6 54,435 3,836 7,79 57, 84,65 9,59 66,968 69,33,4,897,945, Note: Each import unit price is determined by dividing the relevant year s total import value by the relevant year s total import volume. Changes in Petroleum Prices on Petroleum Market Brent Blend Fell greatly from 4 to WTI Brent Blend WTI 93. Dubai Source: Monthly Overseas Economic Data (Cabinet Office) 4 Dubai 5 Import Unit Price 5 vs Coal x.87 Petroleum x 96 LNG x.36 5 Brent Blend 5.37 WTI 48.8 Dubai ,48 4,669 5 Percentages of Mineral Fuels in Kyushu & Japan Total Import Values 4, 35, 3, 5,, 5,, 5, 6% 5% 4% 3% % % % Coal (,MT) Petroleum (,KL) Year Year Year 47.4% 46.7% 48.5% 48.5% 5.6% 48.% 7.6% 8.6% 3.% 34.% 33.8% 3.% Kyushu Source: Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance) LNG (,MT) Coal/LNG YOY Down Petroleum Up Japan 37.9% 3.% 5 8

12 Kyushu Businesses Expanding Overseas () A total of 974 Kyushu-based businesses expanded overseas as of 5. Among these, 33 were newcomers, up 3.% (increased by one business) from the previous year. As of 5, a total of 9,5 Japan-based businesses expanded overseas, including 435 newcomers. Looking at the destinations of Kyushu-based businesses expanding overseas, Asian countries accounted for just under 8% of the total (757 businesses), with China (359) and ASEAN nations (8) as key drivers. Looking at the nationwide data, the Asian region accounts for 6% of the destinations selected by Japanese businesses, indicating that Kyushu s exposure to the Asian region is greater than that of Japan as a whole. Countries/Regions Selected by Kyushu-based Businesses for Overseas Expansion (Unit: # of Businesses, %) Asia China Global Total North Korea Hong Kong Taiwan India Other Asian countries EU Russia US Australia Other ASEAN Share (%) Share (%) Share (%) Kyushu Unknown Japan As of 5 Coverage-based Share (%) , , , , , , , , , Source: Prepared by Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry based on 5 Kyushu/Yamaguchi Local Business Expanding Overseas of Kyushu Economic Research Center (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) and 6 Complete List of Japanese Businesses Expanding Overseas (Country-specific Edition) of Toyo Keizai Inc. Share (%) Share (%) Share (%) Total Kyushu 9

13 Kyushu Businesses Expanding Overseas () China used to be the number one destination for Kyushu-based businesses until around. These days, however, ASEAN nations are more popular among Kyushu-based businesses, with nearly 5% making inroads into ASEAN nations in 5. By year, the number of Kyushu-based businesses expanding overseas peaked (56 businesses) in 4, and has been gradually decreasing since then, although still with 3 to 4 newcomers each year. By prefecture, Fukuoka-based businesses account for 7% of the total, followed by Nagasaki and Kumamoto. Changes in Destinations (based on the number of newcomers each year) Kyushu Businesses Expanding Overseas (by prefecture) (Cumulative 5 Data) (Unit:# of Businesses) ( in total 5 46 Oita 58 6.% Miyazaki 4 4.3% Kagoshima % Saga.% (Unit: # of Businesses, %) 4 5 Russia 6 44 Kumamoto 6 6.% South Korea Nagasaki 68 7.% Kyushu Businesses Expanding Overseas (by prefecture) 5 China Hong Kong Taiwan ASEAN 6 % % % 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% % India EU US 6 Others 4 33 Fukuoka 69 7.% Source: Prepared by Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry based on 5 Kyushu/Yamaguchi Local Business Expanding Overseas of Kyushu Economic Research Center (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

14 Foreign Affiliates Operating in Kyushu 44 foreign affiliates (including branches, etc.) had entered the Kyushu market as of 4, largely in Fukuoka Prefecture (33), followed by Kumamoto and Kagoshima. Nationalities of the parent companies of these affiliates (including branches, etc.) were the USA (99), Germany (59), France (35), Switzerland (), and South Korea (). An increasing number of foreign affiliates have been entering Kyushu from the USA, Europe, and South Korea in recent years (since ) Foreign Affiliates in Kyushu (incl. Branches/Offices) (4) <44 in total> [Country-specific] [Prefecture-specific] Nagasaki 9 4 3% Miyazaki 4.8% Kagoshima 3 7.3% Kumamoto 36 8.% Oita 8 4.% Saga.5% Foreign Affiliates in Kyushu (incl. Branches/Offices) 44 Fukuoka % [Foreign Affiliates Operating in Kyushu (after ) ] Pref. Parent Nationality Type of office Core Product/Service Founded (Foreign Capital accepted) Fukuoka South Korea Head Office Planning/Manufacture/Internet Sale of Sporting Goods Fukuoka USA Branch Investment Management Fukuoka USA Branch Office Asset Management Fukuoka South Korea Head Office Research/Development of Semiconductors/Robots Fukuoka South Korea Branch Manufacture/Sale of Cable TV Receivers Fukuoka Denmark Head Office Import/Sale of Medical Equipment Fukuoka USA Office Import/Export, Sale, Development of GIS Software & related services (Maintenance, Training, Consulting, Publication) Fukuoka USA Office Manufacture/Sale of Survey Instruments Fukuoka South Korea Branch Import/Sale of Solar Power Generating Modules Fukuoka Switzerland Service Station Food Processing Facilities (Milling, etc.) Saga USA Manufacture/Sale of Grease, Heat Treating Oils, Rust- Source: Prepared by Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry based on Fukuoka 3 UK/Netherlands Branch Office Preventive Oils, Metal Working Fluids, etc. 5 Foreign affiliates in Kyushu/Yamaguchi of Kyushu Economic Research Packaging Oita 3 USA Center (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) Center Semiconductor Packaging Technology Development Fulfillment Center Support of Online Store Operations Fukuoka 3 Netherlands Branch International Air Travelers Fukuoka 4 China Head Office Provision of Cloud Marketing System

15 Foreign Visitors Entering Japan via Kyushu In 5,.5 million foreigners entered Japan via Kyushu (up 38.4% YOY), exceeding million for the first time. By nationality, visitors from South Korea accounted for 59.4% (the largest group), followed by Taiwan (3.6%) and China (9.4%). Kyushu receives relatively high percentages of Asian visitors, and nearly 3% of South Koreans who visit Japan per year enter via Kyushu. The number of cruise ships stopping over at Kyushu ports has been increasing recently, resulting in a figure that has more than doubled from 33 in 4 to 497 in 5. In 5, Port of Hakata, in particular, became the number one port in Japan in terms of the number of cruise ships (followed by Port of Nagasaki). Total Asia South Korea China Taiwan Hong Kong Vietnam Thailand Philippines Indonesia India Malaysia Others Europe Africa North America USA Other NA Latin America Oceania Australia Other Oceania Stateless Trends in Foreign Visitors (via Kyushu vs. All Japan) Entrants 5 Share (%) Kyushu Grow h (%) vs. Japan Total (%) Entrants 4 Share (%) Entrants 5 Share (%) Japan Growth (%) (Unit: persons) Entrants 4 Share (%),45, ,477,3. 9,688, ,5,85.,96, ,393, ,446, ,49,47 8.7,5, , ,5, ,6,.3 9, , ,497, ,536, , , ,576, ,864,87. 4, ,33 5.6,473, ,48 6.4, ,8.6 97, ,686. 6, ,68.9 8, , , , , ,87. 4, ,47.3, ,46., ,64. 8, ,36.7 7, , , ,3.8 3, ,65.6 6, , , ,669.,3, ,6, ,5.. 3, , ,7.6,343, ,46, , ,857.,6, ,8 6.5, ,5.6 8, , , ,89.7, , , ,6.5, , , ,78., , , , Foreign Cruise Ships Stopping Over At Kyushu Frequency Port of Hakata Port of Nagasaki Port of Kagoshima Other ports Source: November Issue of Kyushu Cruise Report (Kyushu Regional Development Bureau) Note: Excluding visitors using cruise ships; or Landing Permission for Cruise Ship Tourists (Article 4. of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act) Source: Statistical Survey on Legal Migrants (Ministry of Justice)

16 Foreign Students in Kyushu In 5, Kyushu received a total of 7,365 foreign students (down.6% from the previous year), accounting for.4% of Japan s total. By nationality, Chinese students accounted for 45.4%, followed by Vietnamese (5.5%) and Nepalese (.%), revealing that 9% of all foreign students are from the Asian region. Across Japan, 5,657 foreign students were hired by Japanese businesses in 5. The traditionally top-ranked job was Interpreter/Translator, but the year 5 saw a new development in which this perennial top job was replaced by that of Sales/Marketing. In 5, 769 foreign students were hired by firms located in Kyushu, up from the previous year, while accounting for only 4.9% of Japan s total. (Persons) 5,, 5,, 5, Trends of Foreign Students in Kyushu Number of Foreign Students Hired by Kyushu-based Businesses ,76 8,886, ,84 3 9,546 # of foreign students % in Japan total., , ,693 5, , ,8 7,6 7, , , # of foreign students VS Japan total (%) (%) Source:: 5 Survey on International Students Residing in Japan - Japan Student Services Organization (Independent Administrative Institution) Nationality-specific Foreign Students Accepted by Kyushu Country/Region Asia China Vietnam Nepal South Korea Indonesia Thailand Taiwan Bangladesh Malaysia Other Asian countries Middle East Africa Oceania North America South/Central America Europe Other (Stateless) Total Number of students Kyushu Percentage vs. Japan Total (Unit: persons, %) Nationwide Number of students Percentage 6,5 93.%.6% 38,93 9.4% 7, %.5% 74,9 49.3%, % 3.3%,3 3.%,79.% 9.9% 8,69 5.7%,57 9.%.7% 3, % 54 3.% 8.%,995.% 4.3% 3.8%,94.9% 35.9% 5.8% 5,6 3.7% 8.%.5%,5.7% 65.% 6.7%,46.6% % 9.5% 6,86 4.5%.6% 7.3%,5.% 34.3% 6.%,447.% 68.4%.7% 58.4% 4.3% 8.9%,5.7% 9.5% 7.%,57.8% 485.8% 8.4% 5,84 3.8%.% 7,365.%.4% 5,6.% Source:: 5 Foreign Students Hired by Japanese Businesses of Ministry of Justice Immigration Bureau Source: Data from International Students Survey - May, 5 of Japan Student Services Organization (Independent Administrative Institution) 3

17 Topic () : Impact of the Kumamoto Earthquakes (Export Trends) Concerning the impact of the 6 mid-april Kumamoto earthquakes on Kyushu s exports, a significant decline was observed in each export commodity as well as in total exports (down.9% YOY) during the month of April. The aftermath of the earthquakes persisted in May, negatively affecting the export values of parts of motor vehicles, cycles with engines and semiconductors; all were lower than the same month of the previous year. The negative gap expanded beyond April levels in cycles with engines and semiconductors thereafter. In clear contrast to these commodities, motor vehicles showed a significant YOY export growth of 5.5%. After June, the exports started a recovery trend, while the export of cycles with engines remained depressed until September due to production bases that were severely affected by the earthquakes. 4.% Motor vehicles Parts of motor vehicles Cycles with engines Semiconductors etc Total Value of Exports.%.% YOY Trends in Kyushu Exports Value (Total/each commodity) (Jan. Sep. 6) -.% -4.% -6.% Source: Trade Statistics of Japan (Ministry of Finance) -8.% -.% JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP Category JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP Motor vehicles Parts of motor vehicles Cycles with engines Semiconductors etc Total Value of Exports -3.6% 7.3%.4% -8.7% 5.5%.8%.5%.4%.4% 6.3% 3.6% 33.% -5.% -4.4% 3.7% 5.5% 7.6% 8.% 3.4% -7.%.% -37.5% -75.4% -85.5% -73.9% -66.% -4.6% -8.5% -.5% -3.8% -7.3% -37.7% -6.5% -9.% -6.8% -8.5% -4.4% -7.5% -.5% -.9% -4.8% -.3% -.9% -8.7% -4.8% 4

18 Topic (): Impact of the Kumamoto Earthquakes (Tourism) The April 6 Kumamoto Earthquakes had a significant impact on the number of accommodation guests in Kyushu from April to June, resulting in a YOY decline each month. In particular, a significant decrease was seen in foreign visitors staying in Kyushu. Thanks to the subsidization program (Kyushu Restoration Discount) designed to assist tourism businesses in Kyushu with discounts for travelers, and to efforts by the local governments and associated organizations to attract more tourists, the number of tourists staying in Kyushu has been recovering to pre-earthquake levels. The number of foreign tourists staying in Kyushu has also recovered to preearthquake levels. At the prefectural level, Kumamoto and Oita (having been most affected by the 6 earthquakes) suffered a significant drop in the number of visitors, but Oita has recovered to pre-earthquake levels during the year. The number of foreign visitors in Kumamoto, however, remains well below the previous year s level. 6, 5, 4,759 4,84 5,75 5,43 4,699 4,8 4,773 4, Trends in Total Foreign Tourists Staying in Kyushu (Jan. 5 - Sep. 6) Total Tourists (in s) 4, 3,,, 4,43 4,5 4,697 4,9 3,789 3,78 3,95 4,39 3,998 3,798 3,677 3, , Foreign Tourists (in s) Foreigners (5) Foreigners (6) Total Tourists(5) Total Tourists(6) Total Foreign Tourists per Prefecture of Kyushu YOY Trends (Aug. 5 - Sep. 6) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 5. (%) Saga. Kagoshima 5. Japan Fukuoka. Miyazaki Nagasaki Kyushu Source: Accommodation Survey - Japan Tourism Agency 5.. Kumamoto AUG'5 SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN'6 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP Oita 5