Find out what many of Japan’s leading companies know, that Osaka is an affordable place to do business. Companies such as Matsushita (Panasonic/National brands), Sharp, and Sanyo are all located in Osaka. In fact, 24 companies on Fortune's Global 500 are headquartered in Osaka.

Setting up an office in Osaka is 30-50% cheaper than comparative sites in Tokyo, allowing you to save on office rent without sacrificing business opportunities. Osaka's lower cost of living also allows your business to save on wages, benefits, housing and other cost-of-living expenses.

The Osaka prefectural Government also offers various subsidies and tax incentives that your company may be able to take advantage of to further reduce your costs of entering the Japanese market.

In addition, the City of Osaka offers assistance with market research, free temporary office space and extended office space at special rates, and various subsidies.

Find our more about the City of Osaka's various programs by contacting the North American office and letting us know how we can help make Japan your new market.