Environmental ProtectionIn the 1960s, with the rapid and prosperous development of the Japanese economy, Kitakyushu became one of the top four developed industrial areas in Japan. However, air and water pollution associated with this industrial development was prevalent in the city.
SemiconductorsKitakyushu is rich in human resources and high quality water. In addition, it has convenient access to air transportation as there are numerous airports in this area. Due to these advantages, the semiconductor industry began to concentrate here in the 1960s.
RobotsKitakyushu is home to a great number of world-class industrial robots manufacturers, and it has many small and medium sized corporations that specialize in the foundational technologies applicable to the robotics industry. Here there are also national level innovative robot venture ...
AutomobilesKitakyushu and its neighboring areas have become home to a great number of automobile enterprises, and the automobile industry is continuing to develop and grow. In 2009, the annual vehicle production in this area reached 1.5 million units ...
