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Main City: Yokohama
Kansai is an area that is located in the centre of Japan and has a huge market with a population of approximately 21.8 million and a Gross Regional Product of approximately $1,022 billion. The size of the economy is equivalent to that of South Korea (ranked 15th in the world).
With Tokyo located in it, the Kanto region is considered to be the main engine of Japan's economy. The region accounts for approximately 45% of Japan’s GDP and has the 7th largest economy in the world.
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Thanks to their location, both Kyushu and Okinawa are strategic regions which allow Japan to connect with nearby Korea, China and the whole East Asia region in general. Proximity and historical ties combine to create an excellent business environment.
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Main City: Nagano
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Main City: Niigata
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About the Report
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The EU-Japan Centre currently produces 5 newsletters :
Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.
The EU-Japan Centre’s activities are subject to the allocation of a Grant Agreement by the European Commission for 2024-2026
