We welcome new business from Chinese companies here in Kitakyushu!
Welcome to Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan!
Kitakyushu is a high-energy metropolitan city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu, on the south side of Japan. Kitakyushu is one of the chief industrial bases in Japan, and is well known for its outstanding manufacturing in steelmaking, the automobile industry, electronics, semiconductors, robotics, sanitary ware, and other industries. Many world-famous enterprises have their headquarters in Kitakyushu, including TOTO, Nippon Steel, Yaskawa Electric, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, as well as other exceptional companies. Because of this, Kitakyushu is also known as Automobile City, Steel City, and Sanitary Ware City. Because of Kitakyushu's highly developed manufacturing industry, other businesses have set up headquarters in the city. There is a complete industrial chain in Kitakyushu. Therefore, because of the central location of this industrial chain, businesses in the city are able to save a great deal of money. This enables many small and medium-sized enterprises to have their headquarters in Tobata-ku, Yahata-ku, Kokurakita-ku, and Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu. These businesses are able to utilize advanced technologies. In addition, Kitakyushu's workforce includes many talented employees who reside in the area. Because of Japan's distinguished position in modern industry, companies located in Kitakyushu are manufacturing advanced technology-based products using innovative production techniques for worldwide customers.
Aside from being a leader in industry, Kitakyushu also recognizes the importance of education. Kitakyushu has a comprehensive education system including complete educational opportunities for students from kindergarten, through primary school, middle school, to college. Each child enjoys a free education from kindergarten to senior high school, and each child receives subsidies from the government before graduating from primary school. As an international metropolis, Kitakyushu is also home to many overseas students and workers who enjoy the same benefits as Japanese citizens. The children of these students and workers also receive the subsidies and free education provided by our government. In Kitakyushu, students can attend one of countless universities and research institutes, including Waseda University Kitakyushu Campus, Kyushu International University, University of Kitakyushu, and others.
Not only is education a priority in Kitakyushu, but staying current in global technological advancements is also essential. For example, the Japanese robot production base and research institutes are located here in Kitakyushu. To sum up, Kitakyushu is a city that places great emphasis on technology, education, research, and manufacturing.
Because technology and industry are the foundation of this city, Kitakyushu has developed into one of the most important distribution bases in Japan. Kitakyushu has the largest ferry port in the north part of Japan, in addition to easy access to land and air transportation. This allows for the convenient transport of the numerous goods shipped into and out of Japan. In fact, cargo from China is transported to Kitakyushu first, and then subsequently delivered to every corner of Japan.
The economic development of China has enabled Japan to develop into an industrial powerhouse. That is why we in Kitakyushu welcome Chinese companies to invest here and to take advantage of our industrial and geographic advantages. Some of our small and medium-sized enterprises here posses excellent technology and human resources, but they lack funds and marketing capabilities. Therefore, we welcome Chinese businesses to collaborate with these smaller companies. We offer superior support and services.
We in Kitakyushu not only welcome Chinese businesses, but we also welcome tourists to explore our wonderful city. The air distance between Shanghai and Kitakyushu is only 900 km. A person leaving Shanghai can arrive in Kitakyushu in a mere 80 minutes, and travel from Dalian City is only 140 minutes. Therefore, Kitakyushu is not only an ideal place for Chinese investments, but it is also a charming and enjoyable place for tourists. Here in Kitakyushu, visitors can enjoy our hot springs, Space World, beautiful sakura, delicious sushi and sashimi, and many other wonderful tastes, sites and sounds of the city.
This website offers visitors only a glimpse of Kitakyushu. If you are looking to invest in Kitakyushu or want to know more about this marvelous industrial city, please contact us in Chinese, English, or Japanese. We look forward to hearing from you.
