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Enriched Business Environment
Against the backdrop of abundant human resources and excellent access, many companies are concentrated, regardless of industry or size.
Last Updated July 10, 2024
Magnetic field where human resources gather
Human Resources and Industrial Agglomeration
2021 Economic Census Activity Survey
2020 National Census
Yokohama City boasts the largest number of academic and R&D institutions, and the number of engineers and researchers.
In addition, there are 28 universities in the city that participate in the University-City Partnership Council, and the research and development bases of various global companies such as mobility, IT, life sciences, and manufacturing are concentrated, making it a city where the highest players gather. .
The starting point for accelerating growth
Excellent access to major cities in Japan and overseas
Starting from Yokohama Station, 25 minutes to Tokyo Station and 8 minutes to Shin-Yokohama, where all Tokaido Shinkansen trains stop, making it easy to travel to various parts of Japan.
Haneda Airport is also available 24 minutes, providing excellent access to major business areas in Japan and overseas.
Environment that encourages business expansion
Support System
We support business according to the type of business and business phase.
Information on Yokohama City Corporate Location Support System (PDF: 2,794KB)
We provide various types of support (subsidies and tax reduction) for the location of buildings and acquisition of buildings, and for the advancement of renting buildings.
Support for foreign-affiliated companies
・Support after entering Yokohama City
・Support for location and expansion in collaboration with overseas offices in Yokohama (Shanghai, Frankfurt, New York, and Bangkok)
Location cost
Assumed contract rent (yen/tsubo)
Compared to major cities in Tokyo, the estimated contract rent is lower compared to major cities in Tokyo, making it a reasonable office rent compared to the Tokyo business district.
It is possible to create a comfortable workplace that facilitates communication.
Facilities in the city
| Name of the facility | Overview |
|---|---|
| Yokohama City Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Center (outside site) | In order to meet the diverse development needs of researchers, the Yokohama City Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Center consists of an experimental building with a large-scale experimental space, a research building with a conference room and an exchange salon, as well as an exchange salon. |
| Yokohama New Technology Creation Center Lead Venture Plaza (outside site) | Building No.1: We provide a variety of rental-type business bases to small and medium-sized enterprises, venture companies, entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs aiming to develop new technologies and business development. |
| Kanazawa Sangyo Shinko Center, Yokohama City (outside site) | It has been developed as a facility for facilitating the business activities of companies that have entered Kanazawa Sangyo housing complex. |
| Yokohama Media and Communications Center (outside site) | Japan Odori has a memory of history since the opening of the port. Yokohama Media and Communications Center, which is loved by citizens as one of the most iconic buildings, is looking for office space residents. |
※This facility is managed and operated by the Yokohama Corporate Management Support Foundation (IDEC).
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| List of Rental Labs (PDF: 253KB) | In recent years, the number of R&D bases of companies has been increasing in the Yokohama area. We will introduce rental labs in Yokohama, including facilities that can handle wet. |
| Survey results | Outline of survey |
|---|---|
| Questionnaire Survey Results (PDF: 1,236KB) | Regarding corporate locations, various locations that do not depend on the conventional office form have progressed, and the location of co-working spaces that allow relatively flexible contracts and use are progressing in the city. A questionnaire survey was conducted to understand the operation status and usage form of spaces. |
Creation of workplaces in suburban areas
To verify the feasibility of business in suburban areas, we supported the establishment of workplaces in Aoba Ward and Asahi Ward.
The purpose of this initiative is to contribute to the revitalization of the local economy and the realization of a town that wants to continue living.
| Ward | Name of the facility | Location | Date of opening | Functions | Business operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoba Ward | Splus Aobadai (outside site) | 1-13-1, Aobadai, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi |
July 4, 2021 | [3rd floor] |
Tokyu Corporation |
| Asahi Ward | Trio Sakonyama (outside site) | 1186-6, Sakonyama, Asahi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
May 13, 2023 | Coworking space Meeting room |
Goldilocks Co., Ltd. |
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Corporate Investment Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Bureau Business Innovation Department
Phone: 045-671-2594
Phone: 045-671-2594
Fax: 045-664-4867
Email address: ke-kigyo@city.yokohama.jp
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