promoting investment in hokkaido
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Promoting Investment in HokkaidoINVEST HOKKAIDO
International Business Division, Hokkaido Government
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Domestic and Foreign Tourist DataOverview
TOKYO
KYOTO
OSAKA
HOKKAIDO
2015
22% nationwide
Area
83,424㎢
Agricultural output
1,259.3billion yen
Fishery output
13.8% nationwide
No. of foreign tourists
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
No. of registered rental cars
6.8% nationwide
62,975vehicles
No. of hot spring areas
8.2%nationwide
243 locationsNatural park area
15.6% nationwide
867,540ha
Campsites
7.1% nationwide
146 locations
2016 2017 2018 2019The graph is created based on the report prepared by hokkaido
Source:Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries
Source:Hokkaido Government
Source:Ministry of the Environment
Source : National Car Rental Association
1. Hokkaido Overview
16% nationwide
(1 million people)
238.8
billion yen
Source:Ministry of the Environment
Source:Government statistics
Air
Multiplexed transportation infrastructure
2,Business Location
A wide variety of satellite offices Provision of various human resources
Industrial parks that support corporate activities
Testing and research institutes that support advancement
A cool and comfortable living environment
Operator No,offacilities
Notes
Private corporation 74 1st in the nation
Public 112 ―
Sea
Land
Various satellite offices to support various work styles
Region Price
Hokkaido 12,000 yen/㎡
Nationalaverage
33,351yen/㎡
Many inexpensive industrial parks
University name No. of campuses
H o k k a i d o U 644
O b i h i r o U 101
M u r o r a n I T 77
K i t a m i I T 62
Hokkaido research institutes support
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A satellite office in kamishihoro
13 airports connecting to major domesticand international citiesFerries capable of mass transit
Hokkaido Shinkansen(4 hours from Tokyo to Hakodate)
Air Sea
Land
Chitose Rinku
Industrial Park
Ishikari Bay New Port area
East Tomakomai area
Average price of production land
Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Upper row: Data: Min istry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Survey on Opening Status of Satellite Offices” (February 2020)
Lower row: Hokkaido Government study (March 2021)
Hokkaido Research Organization
Agricultural Research Department
Industrial TechnologyResearch Department
Fisheries ResearchDepartment
Forest ResearchDepartment
Building ResearchDepartment
Environmental and Geological Research Department
Achievements in joint research at Major Hokkaido universities (2018)
Provided by the Min istry of Education , Culture , Sports, Science and Technology
Hokkaido University
Sapporo Medical University
Hokkaido University of Science
Hokkaido-Gakuen University
Sapporo Gakuin University
Hokkaido Information University
Rakuno Gakuen University
Chitose Institute of Science
and Technology
Asahikawa Medical University
Kitami Institute of Technology
Tokyo University of Agriculture
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
Muroran Institute of Technology
Future University Hakodate
Hokkaido University Fisheries Sciences
■Medical / bio
■Agriculture and
fisheries
■Tourism
■IT / power generation /
machinery
■Architecture / civil
engineering
RecreationRegion Price (/㎡)
Hokkaido 19,000 y en
Toky o 354,000 y en
Region Commute time
Hokkaido 57min.
Toky o 90min.
Region No. of hospitals
Hokkaido 10.5
Japan 6.6
*Number of facilities per 100,000 people
Facility No. of locations
Japan
C a m p s i t e s 227 1st
G o l f c o u r s e s 149 3rd
S k i s l o p e s 29 2nd
B e a c h e s 47 7th
B i c y c l e c o u r s e s 31 1st
P a r k s 370 1st
H o t s p r i n g a r e a s 244 1st
H o t e l s a n d
a c c o m m o d a t i o n s2,897 2nd
Provided by the Japan Tourism Association (public interest incorporated foundation),
“Tourism by the Numbers, 2019 Ed.”.
Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication
Provided by the Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare
Housing
37 universities (public and private), 15 junior colleges and 4 technical colleges
Life stages where more allowance is created
Medical
Transportation
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1,北海道の紹介3,Incentive System
HOKKAIDO STARTUP VISA SYSTEM
Foreigners who are prepared to start a business in Japan will be permitted to obtain the stat us of residence under “Designated Activities”if they meet certain requirements. This status all ows foreigners to stay in Japan for a maximum of one year.
We Provide Financial Support to Companies that Establish Operations in Hokkaido
- Businesses which promote growth and industrialization in the fields of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, which support local communities- Businesses which promote the development of food-related industries that utilize regional resources- Businesses which promote Hokkaido tourism, and help to elevate tourism in Hokkaido to that of an advanced region in the tourism industry- Businesses which promote developing manufacturing industries which generate added high values- Businesses which promote the creation of industries that correspondto market size and shifts in market needs- Other businesses deemed necessary by the governor
Eligible Businesses
Point of the System
Hokkaido Government The national government Municipal Governments
Exemptions or reductions of business taxes, real estateacquisition taxes and prefectural fixed asset taxes
Regional employment development subsidies, etc.
Tax benefits system to strengthen business for small and medium enterprises
Investment subsidiesAdditional employment subsidiesSubsidies equivalent to the amount of fixedasset tax(Or acertain percentage) Other
Exemptions or reductions of fixed asset taxes,city planning taxes, special land holding taxes,etc
Contact
Small and Medium Enterprise Division,Bureau of Regional Economy,Department of Economic Affairs, Hokkaido GovernmentKita 3-jo, Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan, 060-8588Reception Hours : 8:45~17:30(closed on weekends, national and New Year holidays)
Subsidies for buildings, machinery, equipment, etc.Taxation Systems to Strengthen Regional Businesses
3※Contact the relevant municipal government office or other organizations for more details on target areas and industries that are eligible for incentives
1,北海道の紹介4. Speculative Matching Companies (Hokkaido)
1. Hokkaido Municipalities
Area introduction
Idle property / regional industry introduction
2. Regional Banks
Area introduction
Regional company introduction
3. Relevant Ministries and
Agencies (National)
Proposals for regional (extended) companies and state-owned facilities
4. Tourism Organizations /
Companies
Area (tourism) introduction
5. Accommodation Businesses
6. Transportation Businesses
Area (industry) introduction
Regional company introduction
10. City Promotion Companies
4. Hokkaido Government 7. Outdoor Guide Companies
Joint development of stay-type products
Local guide introduction
Joint development of new activities
11. Specialist organizations
Provision of information on public subsidies, etc.
Joint development of new businesses
Regional tourism company introduction
Joint development of new businesses
Provision of unused spaces
Joint development of new businesses
Development of new businesses with IT/AI
Implementation of trial businesses
Joint development of new businesses
Development of new businesses with IT/AI
Provision of information on subsidized projects, etc.
Area (extended) introduction
Provis ion of information on public subsidies, regulations, etc.
Regional (extended) company proposals
Area (extended) introduction
Provis ion of information on public subsidies, regulations, etc.
Joint business plan development
Regional company introduction
Provision of information on subsidized projects, etc.
Joint business plan development
Regional company introduction
Support for notification/application to public institutions
Implementation of trial businesses
Joint development of new businesses
Development of new businesses with IT/AI
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Government / Financial Institutions Tourism Industry Other
8. Commercial Organizations
5,Investment Examples 1
Investment utilizinglocal resources
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Development of new businesses
・Development of environmentally-friendly products・Development of businesses with considerationof diversity regarding dietary requirements,religion, gender, etc.
Municipal support・ Introduction of companies that
are candidates for partnership in Hokkaido
・ Introduction of subsidies・ Introduction of idle properties・ Introduction of specialists
Development of new businesses that connect agriculture to tourismDevelopment of new businesses
・ Establishment of regional tourism companies・Provision of agricultural activities, planning and management
of farm tours, etc. in collaboration with regional travel agencies
Development of new products (food products)
・Development of new products utilizing regionalingredients and establishment of production facilities
・ Electronic sales of food and newly developed products
・Development of new businesses
Boutique hotels,Restaurants
・ Establishment of boutique hotels,restaurants and cafes utilizing regional ingredients
・ Establishment of organic restaurants
Construction of a food supply chain・Creation of new agricultural businesses with
autonomous driving and other cutting-edge technology through collaboration with Hokkaido agriculture-affiliated businesses
・Creation of year-round agricultural businesses utilizing heat from hot springs (clean energy) and other local resources
・Construction of a Hokkaido food supply chain
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Investment utilizing idle properties, etc.
・Establishment of educational facilities for elementary and junior high schools
・Development of new research facilities with consideration of diversity regarding dietary requirements, religion, gender, etc.
Education and research facilities
Municipal support・ Introduction of companies that
are candidates for partnership in Hokkaido
・ Introduction of subsidies・ Introduction of idle properties・ Introduction of specialists
Development of new business hubs connected to tourism・Establishment of regional tourism companies・Planning of agricultural activities and farm tours in collaboration
with regional travel agencies・Development of cycling roads, etc., for new activities
Hotels,boutique hotels
・Development of hotels that operate in harmony with the region and are linked to regional tourism content
・Establishment of boutique hotels that utilize local ingredients
Restaurantsfood production facilities・Development of restaurants that utilize regional
ingredients・Establishment of organic restaurants and food
production facilities
Recreation vehicle parks,simple hotels
・Establishment of recreational vehicle parks・Establishment of simple hotels for excursions
connected to regional activities
6,Investment Examples 2
7,Investment Examples 3
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Promotion of ESG investment
Development of ESG businesses・Development of environmentally-friendly products・Development of businesses with consideration of
diversity regarding dietary requirements, religion, gender, etc.
Municipal support・ Introduction of companies that
are candidates for partnership in Hokkaido
・ Introduction of subsidies・ Introduction of idle properties・ Introduction of specialists
Efforts in solving regional issues・Construction of regional platforms・Establishment of community facilities
to solve regional issues
Restaurants,food product development
・Establishment of organic restaurants that support diverse dietary requirements
・Development and sale of food products in consideration of SDGs, etc.
Pushing existing businessesinto new markets through increased efficiencyand reduced labor
New business development of green sectors, etc.・Development of new businesses with
environmentally friendly technology, services, etc.
・Creation of new businesses through introduction of clean fuel vehicles
・Development of new businesses and materials in order to reduce plastic waste
8,Looking to the future 北海道の取組と課題INVEST HOKKAIDO
Spring
Summer Autumn
Winter
Melon SeaFood
VegetableCheese Jewelry Ice
Rafting
HorseRiding
Ski
Safe food
Abundant natural environment and energy resources
Food
Abundant tourism resources
Hakodate
Hotspring
Sakura
RamenSushi
Steak
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Adventure resortsthat exemplify Asia
Asian data centers and energy bases
Four distinct
seasons
Majestic earth
An Asian hub that is kind to both people
and the environmentand is working
to attract investment
TourismLeisure
From a Japanese food baseto an Asian food base