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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 update date April 17, 2024

Magnetic field where human resources gather

Human Resources and Industrial Agglomeration

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 City Partner Si Council, and the research and development bases of various global companies such as mobility, IT, life sciences, and manufacturing are concentrated, and the city where the highest players gather. is.

The starting point for accelerating growth

Excellent access to major cities in Japan and overseas

Access to each major city

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.

Corporate Location Promotion Subsidy Program

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
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

Information on offices and laboratories in the city
Name of the facilityOverview
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.
We aim to enhance existing industries and create new industries by combining the excellent technical capabilities of the industry and the research and development capabilities of universities.

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.
Building No.2: This is a research and development business base for small and medium-sized enterprises, venture companies, entrepreneurs, etc., to develop new technologies and new products in advanced fields such as biotechnology, and to enter new fields.

Yokohama Kanazawa High-Tech Center Technocore (outside site)The lab is a research and development facility corresponding to the "P2" genetically modified experiment level "P2" based on the Cartagena method. It is used by biotechnology-related companies, semiconductor design-related and environmental-related companies.
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.
As a general rule, it is IT-related companies and organizations, but please consult about other industries.

※This facility is managed and operated by the Yokohama Corporate Management Support Foundation (IDEC).

Introduction of city rental labs
 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.

Investigation on co-working spaces in the city
Survey resultsOutline 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.


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For inquiries to this page

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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