Features of CHIBA. - Chiba s active business environment -

Features of CHIBA - Chiba s active business environment -

Welcome to Chiba Welcome to Chiba, Hello. My name is Kensaku Morita, Governor of Chiba Prefecture. Chiba is located in the eastern portion of Tokyo metropolitan area and is an excellent place for business featuring notable infrastructure such as Narita International Airport, Chiba Port and the affordable Tokyo Bay Aqua line. We eagerly support foreign companies and would be glad if you choose Chiba as your home for business. We look forward to working with you and wish you great success for the future. Sincerely, Kensaku Morita Governor, Chiba Prefecture Table of Contents Easy Access from Overseas 2 Easy Access to Tokyo 3 Wide Variety of Industries 5 Three Advanced Business & Research Areas 7 Chiba s Advantages for Your Business 9 Industrial Parks Ready for Immediate Use 11 High Quality International Education Environment 13 Comfortable Living Environment 14 Basic Information about Chiba Land Area : 5,157 km² (1,991 sq.miles) Population : 6.2 million (as of Sep. 1, 2009) GDP : 19, 247 billion yen (2006) No. of foreign companies : Approximately 300

Easy Access from Overseas Connected to 98 cities in 36 different countries (as of October 2008) Americas : Europe : Asia : Oceania : 24 cities in 4 countries (19 cities in the USA) 11 cities in 9 countries 41 cities in 13 countries (18 cities in China) 13 cities in 7 countries Narita International Airport is located in Chiba prefecture and connects Chiba to the rest of the world. Approximately 60% of international passengers and 70% of international cargo in Japan pass through Narita Airport. Narita International Airport Opened: 1978 Distance from Tokyo: approximately 60 kilometers Facilities: 2 runways*, 2 passenger terminals (Terminals 1 and 2), cargo facilities and navigation aids. * In 2009, one of runways is extended to 2,500 meters (1.53 miles) in length, increasing airport capacity by an additional 20,000 flights annually and enabling connections to additional destinations. http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/ Marine Transportation - The Port of Chiba The port of Chiba is located in the northeastern portion of Tokyo Bay and is the largest seaport in all of Japan. The combined area of the port and harbor is approximately 61,280 acres with a coastline of 133 kilometers (82.6 miles). In the year 2007, the amount of cargo handled by Chiba Port exceeded 169 million tonnes, which was the second largest amount in the nation. 2

Easy Access to Tokyo Tsukuba Science City 2 Kashiwanoha Campus sta. Akihabara sta. 3 Kaihin Makuhari sta. Kawasaki City 2 1 Kazusa Akademia Park Expressways will be opened in 1 2010, 2 2012, 3 planning 3

Chiba Prefecture is located in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area and has convenient access to the center of Tokyo, Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport. Chiba boasts a well developed network of public transportation and expressways, facilitating efficient industrial and economic activities and enriching people s daily lives. Connections to and around Tokyo Trains Main railways run from Tokyo to the northern and eastern parts of Chiba in a radial pattern. Convenient limited express, express and rapid trains connect Chiba and Tokyo in a short time. Examples of Average Transit Time From Kaihin Makuhari Station to Tokyo Station: 28 minutes via rapid train From Kashiwanoha Campus Station to Akihabara Station: 26 minutes via the Tsukuba Express Narita Express (N EX) Narita Express connects Narita International Airport to the center of Tokyo, with the average journey taking 53 minutes. Narita Rapid Railway This new express line is scheduled to enter service in 2010 and will connect Narita International Airport with Tokyo in 36 minutes. The Tsukuba Express Line This high-speed train connects Akihabara station in Tokyo to the northern portion of Chiba, and goes as far as Tsukuba Science City in Ibaraki Prefecture. Expressways Expressways extend to North, South and East of Chiba Prefecture and include Tokyo Bay Aqualine, which crosses over Tokyo Bay, forming a large circle of expressways surrounding the bay. Limousine Buses Convenient limousine buses connect Chiba not only to Narita airport, but also to Haneda airport, with easy connections all over Japan. It takes about 30 minutes from Makuhari to Narita airport and about 40 minutes to Haneda airport. Tokyo Bay Aqualine Tokyo Bay Aqualine connects Kisarazu city in Chiba Prefecture to Kawasaki city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a one way journey taking approximately 15 minutes. The middle of the expressway features a large rest area, car park and junction named Umi-Hotaru from where people can enjoy the view over the bay. 4

Wide Variety of Industries Due to its proximity to Tokyo, its population (the 6th largest in Japan) and Narita International Airport and Chiba Port, Chiba Prefecture has a variety of industries such as manufacturing, logistics, retailing and services. In addition, the Keiyo Industrial Zone one of the major industrial zones in Japan is located in the coastal areas of Tokyo Bay. Furthermore, Chiba is blessed with a temperate climate and is surrounded by water on both sides, resulting in rich agricultural, fishery and livestock production. Breakdown of Industry in Chiba Prefecture by Type (Shipment Value) Others 21% Rich Production of Agriculture, Dairy Products and Fishery Production Ranking in Japan (2007) Ranking Chemicals 21% Food 9% Petroleum, Coal 21% Electrical Device 5% Metal Products 5% General Machinery 5% Peanut 1st Edamame 1st Spinach 2nd Carrot 2nd Cabbage 3rd Dairy Products 3rd Fishery 7th Iron and Steel 13% Shipment Value of Manufactured Goods, by Product 2007 Total 14.3 trillion Advanced Factories and R&D Facilities in Heavy Industries In the 1950s, the Keiyo Industrial Zone was developed alongside Tokyo Bay, and now consists of a huge complex of factories, heavy industries and power plants. Beginning in the 1970s, a large number of steel, petrochemical and other industrial companies were built in and around this area, forming one of the pillars of Japan s economic growth. These companies have utilized cutting-edge technologies to develop research and development facilities, factories and plants in the area. As a result, the Keiyo Industrial Zone has become one of the most advanced heavy industrial zones in all of Japan. 5

Center for Highly Advanced Logistics Many domestic and international logistics companies have chosen to locate their hubs in Chiba Prefecture due to its proximity to Tokyo, and the fact that it contains Narita International Airport and Chiba Port. There are groups of highly advanced logistic centers located around Narita and in the northern part of the coastal areas of Tokyo Bay. Hub for the Food Industry Chiba has a long history in the food industry, especially in the area of brewing soy source utilizing the latest advances in biotechnology. Throughout the ages, food companies and research institutes in Chiba have collaborated and researched food technologies, resulting in the production of innovative products such as functional foods. In addition, Chiba features two large food industrial parks: Keiyo Food Industrial Park and Chiba Food Industrial park. These parks were developed alongside Tokyo Bay and contain a number of companies and factories which form a huge network of food processing and foodrelated companies. Supply Center of Agricultural Products In addition to its highly developed heavy industries and logistics, Chiba also boasts a rich production of vegetables, fruits, fish and dairy products. Agriculture in Chiba is aided by its mild climate and proximity to Tokyo, Japan s biggest consumer market. As of 2007, Chiba Prefecture is ranked 2nd nationally in terms of agricultural output and vegetable production, 3rd in terms of dairy production and 7th in terms of fishing and aquaculture. 6

Three Advanced Business & Research Areas I. Kazusa - Leading Biotechnology Research & Industry Hub Kazusa Kazusa Akademia Park 7 The Kazusa area of Chiba Prefecture was developed as a research hub for an academic-industrial alliance in the field of biotechnology. The Kazusa area features rich greenery and is an easily accessible 50-minute ride away from Tokyo via expressways and Tokyo Bay Aqualine. Kazusa Akademia Park is a complex of R&D facilities, factories, incubators, an international conference hall and a hotel (Okura Akademia Park Hotel). The park also contains several key facilities, including the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation s (NITE) Biological Resource Center, whose purpose is to exploit the power of microorganisms for the development of bioindustries. Another key facility is the Kazusa DNA Research Institute, which is one of the top facilities in the world in the field of large-scale sequencing and analysis of plant and bacteria genomes. This facility also carries out research into human cdnas. Kazusa DNA Research Institute http://www.kazusa.or.jp/e/ NITE Biotechnology Development Center http://www.bio.nite.go.jp/e/ Kazusa Incubation Center Okura Akademia Park Hotel http://www.okura-akademia.com/english/

II. Kashiwanoha Hub for Top Research Institutes Kashiwanoha Kashiwanoha is an international academic town which contains various research facilities, universities and the National Cancer Center. One of the core facilities in the area is the Kashiwa Campus of Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo whose mission is to solve the challenging problems facing humankind through the pursuit of education and research on the frontiers of established disciplines. Also, Kashiwanoha is surrounded by beautiful scenery filled with lush green space, hospitals catering to foreign residents, conference halls, hotels and comfortable accommodations for researchers. Another core facility is Tokatsu Techno Plaza, which supports small and mid-sized companies by renting testing facilities and providing product development technologies. Furthermore, Tokatsu Techno Plaza also contains a business incubation facility equipped with laboratories. Tokatsu Techno Plaza http://www.ttp.or.jp/ (Japanese) Graduate School of Frontier Sciences The University of Tokyo III. Makuhari Home for Foreign Companies Makuhari Tokyo Motor Show Makuhari Messe Makuhari is a huge complex of businesses, commerce, leisure and residential areas. Its core facility is Makuhari Messe, one of the largest convention centers in Japan. It hosts important international exhibitions such as CEATEC, SEMICON and FOODEX. Makuhari also features a variety of entertainment options as well. It contains a variety of hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, shopping malls, and expansive parks along the shore. Many foreign companies have chosen Makuhari as their home due to its open and comfortable environment. In addition, Chiba Prefecture also provides office spaces for foreign companies in a skyscraper located in Makuhari. 8

Chiba s Advantages for Your Business Hands-on Support Chiba Investment Support Center (CISC) CISC is a one-stop support center in Makuhari for foreign companies, which provides a wide range of services based on companies needs. CISC works closely not only with Chiba Prefectural Government but also with JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) and other economic organizations. At CISC, experienced business consultants work hand-in-hand with foreign companies looking for their home in Chiba. Examples of Services Information on offices, land and factory facilities Introduction to experts providing advice on legal and tax issues Support with employee recruitment Support with working visas and other immigration issues Support with applying for business incentives and related issues. Contact 261-7123 WBG Marive East 23F 2-6 Nakase, Mihama-ku Chiba Tel: +81-43-299-2910 Fax: +81-43-299-3411 E-mail: cisc@businesssupport-chiba.jp http://www.businesssupport-chiba.jp/eng/ Subsidized Office Space Foreign Affiliates Start-up Center (FASuC) Foreign Affiliates Start-up Center (FASuC) is a subsidized rental office facility located in the World Business Garden building in Makuhari. FASuC is conveniently situated across the street from Kaihin Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo line, a mere 28 minutes train ride away from Tokyo or 30 minutes bus ride from Narita International Airport. FASuC consists of 20 small to mid-sized offices, with capacities ranging from 1 to 10 people. Offices can be rented for a period of 3 years. Furthermore, Chiba Investment Support Center (CISC) and JETRO Chiba branch office are located in the same building, providing tenant companies with easy access to useful business resources. For information regarding availability, eligibility, and application procedure, please contact Chiba Investment Support Center (CISC). u http://www.businesssupport-chiba.jp/eng/incentive/fasuc 9

Chiba is an Affordable Choice for Setting up Businesses in Japan Despite its proximity to Tokyo, Chiba remains an affordable location to base a business. While companies may be hard pressed to find spacious and affordable real estate in most of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, this is not the case with Chiba Prefecture. This is one of the reasons why QVC, Costco, Amazon, Metro and other cost-conscious multi-national companies call Chiba home. Lower Land Prices Lower Office Rent Industrial (JPY / m ²) Residential (JPY / m ²) Tokyo 231,100 360,500 Kanagawa 89,800 196,100 Osaka 93,300 165,300 Kyoto 74,400 117,400 Saitama 58,400 122,500 Hyogo (Kobe) 40,200 106,400 Chiba 31,100 83,500 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Prefectural Land Prices Survey 2008 JPY / Tsubo JPY / m ² Tokyo Marunouchi 29,200 8,848 Roppongi 17,740 5,376 Shibuya 21,130 6,403 Kanagawa Yokohama 12,880 3,903 Minatomirai 16,000 4,848 Chiba Chiba 8,690 2,633 ( Tsubo = about 3.3m² ) CB Richard Ellis : Office Market Report 2009 Winter (CB Richard Ellis Research Institute K.K.) (January 2009) Subsidies Subsidies for Office and Facility Leases Chiba Prefecture subsidizes one-third of leasing costs for a one-year period,up to a maximum of 2 million Yen. The program is available to foreign-affiliated companies that choose to lease offices and research and development facilities in Chiba Prefecture. For more information and to apply, please contact Chiba Investment Support Center (CISC). Note: Companies must consult with CISC and Chiba Prefectural Government prior to finalizing the lease agreement. Subsidies for Establishing Factories Chiba Prefecture also has a number of subsidy programs targeting companies such as those planning to establish a factory in Chiba that will employ at least 300 workers and be accompanied by investments of 50 billion Yen or more. In such a case, a subsidy is available for up to 3% of the investment on fixed property, up to a maximum of 7 billion Yen. 10

TAMA Industrial Parks ready for Immediate Use Chiba provides a variety of lands for industrial use which are ideal for constructing facilities such as factories, laboratories, and distribution centers. These sites are managed by Chiba Prefectural Government, local municipalities and private corporations and are equipped with utilities IBARAKI such as water, sewage and gas service, making them ready for immediate use. Tokyo University of Science 1 Tokatsu Techno Plaza Tokyo University (Kashiwa Campus) Chiba University 11 (Center for Environment, Health and field sciences) 2 Narita International Airport 14 3 KYO Nihon University Toho University TOKYO Makuhari 12 13 Chiba Institute of Science 4 CHIBA Chiba University Chiba Institute of Technology Chiba University (School of Medicine) Josai International University Chiba Port Tokyo Bay 15 6 Haneda Airport 5 To 7 ky o Teikyo Heisei University Ba ya Chiba qu al 8 Prefecture in e Kisarazu Port AGAWA 9 10 Kazusa Akademia Park Chiba New Town u http://www.pref.chiba.lg.jp/english/business/ Advantages for locating your business in Chiba Industrial Parks Chiba Prefecture offers subsidy programs which offer up to a maximum of 7 billion yen in business support. This amount may be supplemented in certain cases by additional subsidies provided by municipalities. Due to the nature of industrial zones, projects require less red-tape, resulting in faster startups. Furthermore, unlike other areas with more restrictive zoning regulations, 24-hour operations are permitted in the industrial parks. Lots are available in a range of sizes from 0.5 ha (approximately 1.23 acres) to 40 ha (98.84 acres). Prices are available to fit a variety of company budgets, from 9,000 yen/m ² (836 yen/ft²) to 210,000 yen/m ² (19,516 yen/ft²). Lots are available both for purchase and for rental. All parks are conveniently located near major expressway interchanges or Tokyo Bay Aqualine, providing for easy and rapid access to both Tokyo and Narita Airport. 11

1 Kashiwa Science Park 2 Kashiwa IC : 0km/0mi 30km/18.6mi from the Tokyo metropolitan area Uses: Laboratories / Factories / Distribution Centers Chiba New Town Route 464,16 : 0km/0mi The midpoint between the Tokyo metropolitan city center and Narita Airport Uses: Training Facilities / Sales / Restaurants / Laboratories 3 Matsuzaki Industrial Park Route464 : 3km/1.8mi 35km/21.7mi from the Tokyo metropolitan center Uses: Factories / Distribution Centers / Laboratories 4 Chiba Research Park Sakura IC : 0km/0mi 10km/6.2mi from downtown Chiba, easy access to Tokyo and Makuhari New Town Uses: Laboratories / Training Facilities 5 Uruido (Ichihara-City) Soga IC : 6.5km / 4mi, Ichihara IC : 6.5km / 4mi 42km/26.1mi from the Tokyo metropolitan area, with convenient access to a nearby residential area Uses: Offices / Laboratories / Factories/ Stores 7 Chiba Toke Midori-No-Mori Industrial Park Okido IC : 0km/0mi 30km/18.6mi from the Tokyo metropolitan area Uses: Factories / Laboratories / Distribution Centers 9 Futtsu District Industrial Land Kisarazuminami IC : 6km/3.7mi Within 50km/31mi of central Tokyo, and 60min via Tokyo Bay Aqualine Uses: Factories / Laboratories / Distribution Centers 11 Narita New Industrial Park Narita : 10km/6.2mi, Taiei IC : 1.5km/0.9mi Good location for both land and air routes Uses: Factories / Distribution Centers 6 City&City Oyumino/Chiharadai Soga IC : 2km/1.2mi Conveniently located in a central area between Narita Airport, Makuhari New Town and Kazusa Akademia Park. Uses: Offices / Stores / Training Facilities / Laboratories 8 Kanedahigashi (Kazusa Aqua City) Haneda : 22min (via Tokyo Bay Aqualine), Kisarazukaneda IC : 0km/0mi 40min from the Tokyo metropolitan center via Tokyo Bay Aqualine. Uses: Stores / Offices / Laboratories / Distribution Centers 10 12 Kazusa Akademia Park Haneda : 30min (via Tokyo Bay Aqualine), Kisarazukita IC : 5km/3.1mi Well suited for use as an international R&D (especially for biotechnology and IT) and industrial hub site. Uses: Laboratories / Factories Tomisato Industrial Park Narita : 7km/4.3mi, Tomisato IC : 4km/2.4mi 22km/13.6mi to Chiba Port Good location for all land, sea, and air routes Uses: Factories / Distribution Centers 13 Hikari Industrial Park Narita : 10km/6.2mi, Yokoshibahikari IC : 4.5km/2.7mi 80min from the Tokyo metropolitan center via Chiba-Togane Road Uses: Factories / Distribution Centers / Laboratories 15 Chiba East Techno Green Park (Togane-City Ono Yamada Industrial Park) Togane IC : 0km/0mi Lots are available both for sale and for rent Uses: Factories / Distribution Centers 14 Asahi New Industrial Park Yokoshibahikari IC : 12km/7.4mi, Route126 : 1km/0.6mi 45km/27.9mi from Chiba City and 75km/46.6mi from the Tokyo metropolitan city center. Lots are available both for sale and for rent Uses: Factories / Distribution Centers Airport Expressway, Interchange (IC) 12

High Quality International Education Environment Makuhari International School Makuhari International School, which opened in April 2009, is the first international school in Chiba Prefecture. The school is aimed at children of foreign residents, Japanese returnees from abroad and children with dual nationality. The school is comprised of a Kindergarten and Elementary section and is located in an academic district in Makuhari. The school is also the first international school in Japan to be granted a special status (according to Article One of the School Education Law) which allows children to more easily transfer to other schools within Japan. All academic subjects, with the exception of Japanese, are taught entirely in English. Makuhari International School features spacious open grounds for children to play in, and includes various playgrounds, a nature area, a vegetable garden, large grass fields and a hard court. The school aims to offer an education within a stimulating, caring, fun and secure environment in order to provide all students with the skills needed to make them global lifelong learners. Makuhari International School : u http://www.mis.ed.jp/ Schools and Universities Chiba is home to 39 universities, 13 junior colleges, 189 high-schools and 108 higher vocational schools. Furthermore, Chiba University is a national university well known for its work in the fields of medical science and engineering. Tokyo University Kashiwa Campus is located in the Kashiwa area, and is home to the prestigious Frontier Sciences Graduate School. 30,000 students graduate annually from universities and post-graduate schools located in Chiba Prefecture. Urban Design Studio, Integrated Environment Design Program Graduate School of Frontier Sciences The University of Tokyo 13

Comfortable Living Environment A Mixture of Stimulating Modern Living and Laidback Suburban Life Over 110,000 foreigners choose to make Chiba Prefecture their home. Within Chiba, people can easily find larger houses and apartments at lower prices than are available in Tokyo. Chiba has plenty of entertainment options as well, with professional baseball and soccer teams, large shopping malls, cinema complexes, enjoyable international cuisine and amusement parks. Chiba itself is surrounded by the sea on three sides and is blessed with a warm climate and vast stretches of beautiful flowers and greenery. It is possible to enjoy urban working environments and modern living on the weekdays, while spending the weekends doing outdoor activities, playing water sports or watching baseball and soccer games. Outdoor Activities Shopping Malls The ocean and rich greenery of Chiba provides different faces with each season, refreshing the minds and bodies of its inhabitants. Kujukurihama coast is located a mere 30 minutes from Chiba city by car and is famous for surfing. Chiba Prefecture is also famous for marine sports such as diving, fishing and yacht sailing. In the hilly and green areas that characterize the middle of the prefecture, it is possible to enjoy camping, hiking, cycling and fishing. On the shopping front, Chiba features many large scale shopping complexes such as Lala Port Tokyo Bay and Aeon Narita Shopping Center and world famous retailers such as COSTCO, IKEA, and Carrefour. Golf Courses Chiba Prefecture is also home to many famous golf courses, both in the Narita Airport area and the hilly areas in the middle of the Boso Peninsula. These courses are easy to accessible by car and shuttle bus. 14

Chiba Prefectural Government Investment Promotion Division Commerce, Industry and Labor Department 1-1 Ichiba-cho, Chuo-ku Chiba JAPAN 260-8667 Tel: +81-43-223-2766 Fax: +81-43-222-4092 E-mail: rich4@mz.pref.chiba.lg.jp http://www.pref.chiba.lg.jp/english/ 2009.09