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Greetings

Develop Kansai into an Engine for Japan’s Growth

About Kankeiren

Kansai Economic Federation(Kankeiren) was established in October 1946 as a comprehensive economic organization, then comprising of 163 economic organizations, businesses and other entities, with the mission of representating the Kansai business community’s views for economic revitalization, and thereby helping reconstruct Japan’s economy which had been ravaged by the Second World War.

Since then, Kankeiren has contributed greatly to the economic development not only of the Kansai region, but all of Japan, by engaging in a wide range of activities: for instance, forging ahead with major projects, such as establishing Kansai International Airport and Kansai Science City; promoting international exchange and interaction between entities based primarily in the Asia-Paci�c region; and formulating policy proposals to strengthen economic infrastructures in Kansai and Japan at large and to encourage self-reliance and development of local communities. In 2016, we celebrated our 70th anniversary, with the number of our members growing to approximately 1,300.

After a long-term downturn, the Japanese economy is currently continuing to recover. In the face of a wide variety of structural problems that will affect the future of the country, however, Japan has no time to lose in solving them. In addition, many factors that may cause a paradigm shift are found in the current trends of global politics, economics, and technologies. Within this time background, I feel that Kansai needs to revitalize and develop itself, thereby playing a signi�cant role of serving as an engine for the revitalization and development of Japan as a whole.

With the aim of achieving “What we wish Kansai to be, and what Kansai should be in 2020,” as speci�ed in our policy statement, Kankeiren is now pushing two primary goals: “ensuring that Kansai will lead Japan as one of the country’s twin engines” and “ensuring that Kansai will become a major Asian hub.” To achieve these goals, we are currently working on the following three pillars: 1. Rectify the excess concentration of important functions to Tokyo and establish a Kansai model that leads the way toward regional revitalization; 2. Make Kansai a world-class innovation hub; and 3. Make Kansai a vibrant and dynamic region by promoting people-to-people exchange/interaction and reinforcing economic ties between Kansai and the rest of Asia. This �scal year is the �nal year of the current Medium-Term Goals period that began in �scal 2015, and is the preparation time for the next Medium-Term Goals. We will prepare a new plan while striving to raise the completion level of each effort that we have carried out so far.

In the new plan, we will dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to forging the foundation toward the future development of Kansai through a number of big international events. For example, we will promote sports at opportunities like the coming 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai; as well as reinforce and disseminate the KANSAI Brand. We will also aim to win the bid to host the 2025 World Exposition.

To ensure that these activities are fruitful, I believe that while featuring a perspective distinctive of Kansai, we need to cooperate closely with other organizations to share wisdom and demonstrate our leadership when disseminating messages and taking action.

We would appreciate your continued interest and cooperation regarding our activities.

August 2017

Masayoshi MatsumotoChairman

Kansai Economic Federation

Name: Kansai Economic Federation (public interest incorporated association)

Members: Approximately 1,300 businesses, organizations, educational corporations and other entities that pursue economic activities mainly in the Kansai region.

Established: October 1946

Objectives: Research studies in the �elds of �nance, economy, industry, society and labor; representing and realizing the collective views of the Kansai business community, thereby contributing to the sound development of Japan’s economy.

Geographical area of activities

Roles, functions and major �elds of activities

Kansai

Tottori

Tokushima

HyogoKyoto

Wakayama

Harima ScienceGarden City

Kobe BiomedicalInnovation Cluster

Hanshin PortUmekita

KansaiInternational

Airport

Kansai Science City(Keihanna)

Saito(International Culture Park)

FunctionsProject promotion

Decentralization

Main fields of activities

Presenting a future vision for Kansai and preparing a roadmap for realization of that vision

Taking practical actionsat the supraprefectural level,

in anticipation of future trends

Regional infrastructure,urban creation and tourism

Making bold and “characteristically Kansai” policy proposals, based on the

views of Kankeiren members

Guiding consensus development in Kansai and

leading region-wide initiatives

Research studies and policy proposal Network reinforcement; publicity and information dissemination

Scienti�c technologies andindustrial development

Labor policies and human resource development

Economic policies, corporatemanagement and energy policies

International exchangeand cooperation

Greetings

Develop Kansai into an Engine for Japan’s Growth

About Kankeiren

Kansai Economic Federation(Kankeiren) was established in October 1946 as a comprehensive economic organization, then comprising of 163 economic organizations, businesses and other entities, with the mission of representating the Kansai business community’s views for economic revitalization, and thereby helping reconstruct Japan’s economy which had been ravaged by the Second World War.

Since then, Kankeiren has contributed greatly to the economic development not only of the Kansai region, but all of Japan, by engaging in a wide range of activities: for instance, forging ahead with major projects, such as establishing Kansai International Airport and Kansai Science City; promoting international exchange and interaction between entities based primarily in the Asia-Paci�c region; and formulating policy proposals to strengthen economic infrastructures in Kansai and Japan at large and to encourage self-reliance and development of local communities. In 2016, we celebrated our 70th anniversary, with the number of our members growing to approximately 1,300.

After a long-term downturn, the Japanese economy is currently continuing to recover. In the face of a wide variety of structural problems that will affect the future of the country, however, Japan has no time to lose in solving them. In addition, many factors that may cause a paradigm shift are found in the current trends of global politics, economics, and technologies. Within this time background, I feel that Kansai needs to revitalize and develop itself, thereby playing a signi�cant role of serving as an engine for the revitalization and development of Japan as a whole.

With the aim of achieving “What we wish Kansai to be, and what Kansai should be in 2020,” as speci�ed in our policy statement, Kankeiren is now pushing two primary goals: “ensuring that Kansai will lead Japan as one of the country’s twin engines” and “ensuring that Kansai will become a major Asian hub.” To achieve these goals, we are currently working on the following three pillars: 1. Rectify the excess concentration of important functions to Tokyo and establish a Kansai model that leads the way toward regional revitalization; 2. Make Kansai a world-class innovation hub; and 3. Make Kansai a vibrant and dynamic region by promoting people-to-people exchange/interaction and reinforcing economic ties between Kansai and the rest of Asia. This �scal year is the �nal year of the current Medium-Term Goals period that began in �scal 2015, and is the preparation time for the next Medium-Term Goals. We will prepare a new plan while striving to raise the completion level of each effort that we have carried out so far.

In the new plan, we will dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to forging the foundation toward the future development of Kansai through a number of big international events. For example, we will promote sports at opportunities like the coming 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai; as well as reinforce and disseminate the KANSAI Brand. We will also aim to win the bid to host the 2025 World Exposition.

To ensure that these activities are fruitful, I believe that while featuring a perspective distinctive of Kansai, we need to cooperate closely with other organizations to share wisdom and demonstrate our leadership when disseminating messages and taking action.

We would appreciate your continued interest and cooperation regarding our activities.

August 2017

Masayoshi MatsumotoChairman

Kansai Economic Federation

Name: Kansai Economic Federation (public interest incorporated association)

Members: Approximately 1,300 businesses, organizations, educational corporations and other entities that pursue economic activities mainly in the Kansai region.

Established: October 1946

Objectives: Research studies in the �elds of �nance, economy, industry, society and labor; representing and realizing the collective views of the Kansai business community, thereby contributing to the sound development of Japan’s economy.

Geographical area of activities

Roles, functions and major �elds of activities

Kansai

Tottori

Tokushima

HyogoKyoto

Wakayama

Harima ScienceGarden City

Kobe BiomedicalInnovation Cluster

Hanshin PortUmekita

KansaiInternational

Airport

Kansai Science City(Keihanna)

Saito(International Culture Park)

FunctionsProject promotion

Decentralization

Main fields of activities

Presenting a future vision for Kansai and preparing a roadmap for realization of that vision

Taking practical actionsat the supraprefectural level,

in anticipation of future trends

Regional infrastructure,urban creation and tourism

Making bold and “characteristically Kansai” policy proposals, based on the

views of Kankeiren members

Guiding consensus development in Kansai and

leading region-wide initiatives

Research studies and policy proposal Network reinforcement; publicity and information dissemination

Scienti�c technologies andindustrial development

Labor policies and human resource development

Economic policies, corporatemanagement and energy policies

International exchangeand cooperation

General AffairsDepartment

- Economic and Fiscal Policy Committee- Corporate Legislation Committee- Global Environment and Energy Committee

Economic ResearchDepartment

- Labor Policy Committee - Global Human Resource Development Committee

Labor PolicyDepartment

- International CommitteeInternational Affairs

Department

- Decentralization and Regional Administration Committee- National Land and Regional Infrastructure Committee ( Sub-Committee)- Sports Promotion Committee

Regional AffairsDepartment Shinkansen

- Science Technology and Innovation Committee- Urban Creation, Tourism and Culture Committee (Urban Renaissance and Special Zone Sub-Committee)

Industrial AffairsDepartment

Health and Medical / SpecialZones Promotion Of�ce

EXPO 2025 JapanPromotion Of�ce

Tokyo Of�ce

Executive Members

Executive AdvisorsChairman

Vice Chairmen

Chairman of the Board of Councillors

Masayoshi MATSUMOTOChairman & CEO,Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Organization Chart

Secretariat

General Assembly

Board of Directors

Secretariat

Chairman,Vice Chairmenand Directors

Board of Councillors

Committees

Auditors

Executive Advisors,Special Advisors

and Advisors

SeniorManagingDirector

DeputySecretaryGeneral

Planning and Public Relations

Department

ManagingDirector andSecretary General

Director

- Steering CommitteeNoriyuki INOUEChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Of�cer, Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Akiji MAKINOChairman and CEO,Iwatani Corporation

Kiyoshi OTSUBOChairman, President & CEO, Rengo Co., Ltd.

Yasuo KASHIHARADirector and Executive Adviser, THE BANK OF KYOTO, LTD.

Chiyono TERADAPresident and CEO,Art Corporation

Masanori YAMAGUCHISenior Adviser, Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Masayuki MATSUSHITAVice Chairman of the Board,Panasonic Corporation

Kazuo SUMIChairman, Hankyu Corporation

Hiroshi SATOSenior Adviser, Kobe Steel, Ltd.

Masatoshi KIMATAPresident and Representative Director, Kubota Corporation

Shinichi OTAKECounselor to the president, NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION

Makoto YAGIChairman of the Board of Directors, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

Seiji MANABEChairman of the Board of Directors, WEST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY

Kiyoshi SONOChairman, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Shoichiro Kobayashi

Tetsuro KawakamiHonorary Advisor, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Yasuo ShinguHonorary Advisor, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation

Yoshihisa AkiyamaHonorary Advisor, Osaka International Convention Center Corp.

Akio TsujiiSenior Advisor, Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Shosuke MoriSenior Advisor, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

Ryuzo SakamotoChairman, Board of Directors, TOYOBO Co., Ltd.

General AffairsDepartment

- Economic and Fiscal Policy Committee- Corporate Legislation Committee- Global Environment and Energy Committee

Economic ResearchDepartment

- Labor Policy Committee - Global Human Resource Development Committee

Labor PolicyDepartment

- International CommitteeInternational Affairs

Department

- Decentralization and Regional Administration Committee- National Land and Regional Infrastructure Committee ( Sub-Committee)- Sports Promotion Committee

Regional AffairsDepartment Shinkansen

- Science Technology and Innovation Committee- Urban Creation, Tourism and Culture Committee (Urban Renaissance and Special Zone Sub-Committee)

Industrial AffairsDepartment

Health and Medical / SpecialZones Promotion Of�ce

EXPO 2025 JapanPromotion Of�ce

Tokyo Of�ce

Executive Members

Executive AdvisorsChairman

Vice Chairmen

Chairman of the Board of Councillors

Masayoshi MATSUMOTOChairman & CEO,Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Organization Chart

Secretariat

General Assembly

Board of Directors

Secretariat

Chairman,Vice Chairmenand Directors

Board of Councillors

Committees

Auditors

Executive Advisors,Special Advisors

and Advisors

SeniorManagingDirector

DeputySecretaryGeneral

Planning and Public Relations

Department

ManagingDirector andSecretary General

Director

- Steering CommitteeNoriyuki INOUEChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Of�cer, Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Akiji MAKINOChairman and CEO,Iwatani Corporation

Kiyoshi OTSUBOChairman, President & CEO, Rengo Co., Ltd.

Yasuo KASHIHARADirector and Executive Adviser, THE BANK OF KYOTO, LTD.

Chiyono TERADAPresident and CEO,Art Corporation

Masanori YAMAGUCHISenior Adviser, Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Masayuki MATSUSHITAVice Chairman of the Board,Panasonic Corporation

Kazuo SUMIChairman, Hankyu Corporation

Hiroshi SATOSenior Adviser, Kobe Steel, Ltd.

Masatoshi KIMATAPresident and Representative Director, Kubota Corporation

Shinichi OTAKECounselor to the president, NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION

Makoto YAGIChairman of the Board of Directors, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

Seiji MANABEChairman of the Board of Directors, WEST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY

Kiyoshi SONOChairman, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Shoichiro Kobayashi

Tetsuro KawakamiHonorary Advisor, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Yasuo ShinguHonorary Advisor, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation

Yoshihisa AkiyamaHonorary Advisor, Osaka International Convention Center Corp.

Akio TsujiiSenior Advisor, Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Shosuke MoriSenior Advisor, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

Ryuzo SakamotoChairman, Board of Directors, TOYOBO Co., Ltd.

Overseas

Western Japan

Kansairegion

Chuburegion

Tokyometropolitan

The Multi-polar Super Mega Region will generate a large-scale convection current in Japan.

Toward Achieving“What We Wish Kansai To Be, and What Kansai Should Be”

Action Policy for the Phase II Medium-Term Goals

Specific approaches to achieving“What we wish Kansai to be, and what Kansai should be”— How we wish to position Kansai, in Japan and in the world

Rectify the excess concentration of important functions in Tokyo and establish a Kansai model that leads the way toward regional revitalization

Symposium on “new Japanese growth realized by the Super Mega Region”

Creating a Multi-polar Super Mega Region Lobbying activity by the Hokuriku Shinkansen Construction Promotion Association

Creation of a national land to aim for

To rectify the excessive consentration of important functions to Tokyo, Kankeiren conducts research and makes policy proposals a Multi-polar Super Mega Region in which the Kansai and Chubu regions will serve as an engine of economic growth, in parallel with the Tokyo metropolitan area, and in which Kansai will function as a gateway to Asia.

Approach to the government for early start of the Chuo-Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Osaka and Hokuriku Shinkansen line between Kanazawa and Osaka

In cooperation with the business community and local governments, Kankeiren promote the concurrent opening of the Chuo-Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Osaka. We strenuously appeal to the national government as a “whole of Kansai” including both the public and private sectors.The Hokuriku Shinkansen is important especially to provide a backup for the Tokaido Shinkansen. In cooperation with Hokuriku’s local governments, business community, and others, we are calling for the national government to take action to ensure that the entire line becomes available as soon as possible.

Major Activities

Kankeiren will serve as an engine of the Japanese economy by implementing practical and feasible policy proposals and facilitating speci�c projects that take full advantage of the foundations established through the Phase I Medium-Term Goals, so that Kansai will be a role model for diverse, region-wide revitalization and for the decentralization of functions by playing an important role as a hub of the Multi-polar Super Mega Region, which enables the integration and cooperation of the nation’s three major metropolitan areas.

Become an essential region serving as a hub of global exchange between people and between businesses

Become one of the major hubs in Asia!

Exercise leadership in economic, cultural, international exchange and other activities, together with the Tokyo metropolitan area

Lead Japan as oneof the country’s “twin engines”!

Phase II Medium-Term Goals (Fiscal 2015-2017)

Rectify the excess concentration of important

functions to Tokyo and establish a Kansai model that leads the way toward

regional revitalization

Make Kansai a world-class innovation hub

Make Kansai a vibrant and dynamic region by

promoting people-to-people exchange/interaction and reinforcing economic ties

between Kansai and the rest of Asia

Lobbying activity by the Kansai Expressway Network Promotion Council

Discussion Meeting with Governor of the Bank of Japan

Promoting elimination of missing links in the expressway network

Kankeiren has established the Kansai Expressway Network Promotion Council, comprising members from the business community and local governments in Kansai, in order to eliminate missing links in the expressway network and to provide more robust support for economic growth both in the Kansai region and Japan at large. The council lobbies the national government.

Striking the Best Balance between Japan’s Economic Growth and Financial Soundness

We lobby the national government by presenting recommendations regarding ideal policies and tax systems to achieve Japan’s economic growth and �nancial soundness. We also hold meetings with agencies in charge of the country’s economic and monetary policies, such as the Bank of Japan and the Ministry of Finance, and disseminate information so that the economic situation in Kansai is re�ected in their policies based on feedback from our member companies.

Overseas

Western Japan

Kansairegion

Chuburegion

Tokyometropolitan

The Multi-polar Super Mega Region will generate a large-scale convection current in Japan.

Toward Achieving“What We Wish Kansai To Be, and What Kansai Should Be”

Action Policy for the Phase II Medium-Term Goals

Specific approaches to achieving“What we wish Kansai to be, and what Kansai should be”— How we wish to position Kansai, in Japan and in the world

Rectify the excess concentration of important functions in Tokyo and establish a Kansai model that leads the way toward regional revitalization

Symposium on “new Japanese growth realized by the Super Mega Region”

Creating a Multi-polar Super Mega Region Lobbying activity by the Hokuriku Shinkansen Construction Promotion Association

Creation of a national land to aim for

To rectify the excessive consentration of important functions to Tokyo, Kankeiren conducts research and makes policy proposals a Multi-polar Super Mega Region in which the Kansai and Chubu regions will serve as an engine of economic growth, in parallel with the Tokyo metropolitan area, and in which Kansai will function as a gateway to Asia.

Approach to the government for early start of the Chuo-Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Osaka and Hokuriku Shinkansen line between Kanazawa and Osaka

In cooperation with the business community and local governments, Kankeiren promote the concurrent opening of the Chuo-Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Osaka. We strenuously appeal to the national government as a “whole of Kansai” including both the public and private sectors.The Hokuriku Shinkansen is important especially to provide a backup for the Tokaido Shinkansen. In cooperation with Hokuriku’s local governments, business community, and others, we are calling for the national government to take action to ensure that the entire line becomes available as soon as possible.

Major Activities

Kankeiren will serve as an engine of the Japanese economy by implementing practical and feasible policy proposals and facilitating speci�c projects that take full advantage of the foundations established through the Phase I Medium-Term Goals, so that Kansai will be a role model for diverse, region-wide revitalization and for the decentralization of functions by playing an important role as a hub of the Multi-polar Super Mega Region, which enables the integration and cooperation of the nation’s three major metropolitan areas.

Become an essential region serving as a hub of global exchange between people and between businesses

Become one of the major hubs in Asia!

Exercise leadership in economic, cultural, international exchange and other activities, together with the Tokyo metropolitan area

Lead Japan as oneof the country’s “twin engines”!

Phase II Medium-Term Goals (Fiscal 2015-2017)

Rectify the excess concentration of important

functions to Tokyo and establish a Kansai model that leads the way toward

regional revitalization

Make Kansai a world-class innovation hub

Make Kansai a vibrant and dynamic region by

promoting people-to-people exchange/interaction and reinforcing economic ties

between Kansai and the rest of Asia

Lobbying activity by the Kansai Expressway Network Promotion Council

Discussion Meeting with Governor of the Bank of Japan

Promoting elimination of missing links in the expressway network

Kankeiren has established the Kansai Expressway Network Promotion Council, comprising members from the business community and local governments in Kansai, in order to eliminate missing links in the expressway network and to provide more robust support for economic growth both in the Kansai region and Japan at large. The council lobbies the national government.

Striking the Best Balance between Japan’s Economic Growth and Financial Soundness

We lobby the national government by presenting recommendations regarding ideal policies and tax systems to achieve Japan’s economic growth and �nancial soundness. We also hold meetings with agencies in charge of the country’s economic and monetary policies, such as the Bank of Japan and the Ministry of Finance, and disseminate information so that the economic situation in Kansai is re�ected in their policies based on feedback from our member companies.

Kansai:

・ Has high potential for health and medical innovation

・ Has clusters of health/medical-related industries

・ Is designated as a Comprehensive Global Strategic Special Zone and a National Strategic Special Zone

・ Is rich in tourism resources and has a highly developed transportation infrastructure

・ Has a role to play as one of Japan’s twin engines of growth

Basic principles of strategic initiatives in the health and medical field

Significance of Regional Efforts in Kansai

What Kansai should be 10 years from now

Three Strategic Pillars that Support the VisionFuture Directions to Be Pursued and Major Actions to Be Taken by the Business Community (Examples)

Realization of a health-oriented society as well as development of the health/medical industry in Kansai

Social Mission

Point 1

int 1P

oint 2

int 3Shared directions

Advance innovation in life-science

Active life and aging Attractive city creation

Point 2 Point 3

Further development ofKansai’s competitive edgeand unique characteristics

Defining future directions and specific action plans for each pillar

Achieve breakthrough innovations ahead of the worldby gathering together

the region’s wisdom and expertise

Direction

Majoractions

Business Opportunity

Pursue good health, which is a universal desire and

forms the base of a sustainable society

Strengthen cooperation and collaboration within the entire Kansai region and improving the environment => Disseminate the results achieved both at home and abroad

Create a virtuous cycle, including the generation of new businesses/services, improvement and maintenance of the labor force, increasing purchasing power, and the further development of businesses and local communities

Provide various opportunities to bring together and share people’s wisdom, form an international innovation hub, and create a sustainable society through health -conscious urban development => Attract businesses and people to Kansai from other regions of Japan and abroad

Conduct in-depth discussions on speci�c actions to be taken and carry out such actions

Issue policy proposals and submit requests calling for support to regional collaboration among bio clusters (Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster, Keihanna Science City, etc.) in KansaiPromote PR activities through region-wide cooperation and in conjunction with earlier projects, etc.

Hold meetings and events to promote information exchange and “open innovation”With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games as a springboard, implement promotional campaigns to increase the momentum for the promotion of good health and encourage the involvement of local residents in various events/activities

Expand opportunities to bring together and share the wisdom of people/institutionsPromote the establishment of advanced medical and educational institutions in core areas

Consider how to promote regional collaboration of industry, academia, and government and how to facilitate the necessary regulatory reforms

Develop into a people-friendly region where

people can enjoy an active life

even in older ages

Attract people and businesses by promoting the

creation of attractive and dynamic urban

Lead Japan and the world in the areas of innovative medical products, medical equipment, and regenerative medicine

In related industries, provide new products and services developed by Kansai-based businesses and research institutions

Become a world-class health and medical base, by forming a new advanced medical hub and promoting cooperation among clusters

Development of companies by promoting the good health of employees and their families

Ensure the continuing growth of a local community that is people-friendly and comfortable to live in, both in urban and rural areas

Further development of Japan(Economic development, global competitiveness)

Implem

enting action plansIm

plementing action plans

Creation of a virtuous cycle

Major Activities

Umekita district

“The Flower of Japan, Kansai,” a wide-area tourism tour route

Coordinators of the Kansai Support Organization Network exchanging opinions

Lobbying activity to realize construction of the Kansai Science City

Plenary session of the Kansai Health and Medical Care Innovation Council

Promoting the Phase II development of the Umekita district

Kankeiren, along with both the public and private sectors, promotes the long-term development of Umekita (Osaka Station North District) by participating in district development planning to create a hub for fusion of “greenery” and “innovation” and to pursue the harmonious combination of urban functions and a natural landscape.

Revitalizing Kansai Science City (Keihanna)

Based on the New City Development Plan, Kankeiren provides support for the generation of innovation in Keihanna Science City through the use of leading-edge technologies possessed by research institutes.

At the ceremony concluding a comprehensive partnership agreement between the Kinki District Transport Bureau and Kansai Tourism Bureau

KANSAI ONE PASS, which can be used for major transportation in the region

Promoting the Kansai wide-area tourism strategyTo promote wide-area tourism through a partnership of the public and private sectors in Kansai, Kankeiren has established the Kansai Tourism Bureau, in cooperation with local governments, the business community, and tourism promotion organizations in Kansai, as well as national administrative agencies. Kansai will make concerted efforts to promote inbound tourism in the region by taking full advantage of opportunities afforded by a series of global sporting events to be held between 2019 and 2021, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai. Furthermore, we are pushing forward with efforts to develop tourism as a new pillar of regional industries. Such efforts include strengthening and popularizing the brand image of the Kansai region by using the logo “Hanayaka Kansai: The Flower of Japan – Kansai”; promoting “The Flower of Japan, Kansai” as a wide-area tourism tour route in the region; operating KANSAI Free Wi-Fi (of�cial), which enables free use of Wi-Fi in various locations in the region with only a one-time Wi-Fi certi�cation; and selling KANSAI ONE PASS, which can be used for major transportation in the region.

Creation of health and medical innovation

Outline of “Revitalization of Kansai: A Vision to Create an Advanced Health and Medical Region”

In February 2015, the strategic vision “Revitalization of Kansai: A Vision to Create an Advanced Health and Medical Region” was developed. To realize this vision, Kankeiren is engaged in speci�c actions under the leadership of the business community, such as carrying out PR activities and promoting the use of big data. In addition, together with universities, research institutes, and the Union of Kansai Governments, we have established the Kansai Health and Medical Care Innovation Council in order to address problems to be solved through cooperation between industry-academia-government and the private sector. By implementing these activities, and by taking advantage of the central government’s framework of special strategic zones, we seek to realize a health-oriented society and promote the health and medical industry in the Kansai region.

Lobbying activity regarding the measures against global warming

Lobbying activity: Proposal on realization of an effective work-style reform

Promoting energy and environmental policy

Kankeiren conducts research studies and issues policy proposals with the aim of ensuring an inexpensive and stable supply of electric power, which forms the basis of economic growth, achieving a realistic energy mix, and promoting energy and environmental policies.To address environmental issues, we provide support to businesses making energy saving efforts and disseminate information on environmental and energy-related technologies being transferred to developing coutries by Kansai-based businesses.

Addressing work-style reform and other issues in the employment and labor �eld

Kankeiren conducts research studies, issues policy proposals, holds seminars, and more, on a wide variety of matters, such as work-style reforms, the promotion of women’s empowerment, and support for international students to work and settle in Japan.In doing so, we disseminate information on recent trends of related laws and regulations, as well as important points to note in practical business terms. We also provide support for companies to realize diverse and �exible work styles, thereby aiming to establish an environment in which a diverse workforce can demonstrate their capabilities to the fullest extent possible, with the involvement of all of the local government, labor, and management sectors.

Make Kansai a world-class innovation hub Make Kansai a vibrant and dynamic region by promoting

people-to-people exchange/interaction and reinforcing economic ties between Kansai and the rest of Asia

Creating a hub for the industrymonozukuri

With the aim of creating a global hub for the monozukuri (manufacturing) industry with an eye toward the global market, Kankeiren has established a network of support organizations to reinforce the function of matching technology ideas and needs. We also provide programs for developing human resources for

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Toyooka Area

Amanohashidate Area

Obama/Wakasa AreaObama/Wakasa Area

Maizuru Port, Kyoto

Kyoto Seaside AreaKyoto Seaside Area

Asuka Fujiwara Former Imperial Site Area

Koya MountainousArea

Himeji AreaHimeji Area

Naruto/Awaji IslandArea

HimejiCastleHimejiCastle

Wakasa Umi and History AreaWakasa Umi and History Area

Naruto/Tokushima Area

Kansai International Airport

Rokko/Arima/Kitano AreaRokko/Arima/Kitano AreaOsaka Castle AreaOsaka Castle Area

Hikone Castle and Castle Town AreaHikone Castle and Castle Town Area

Tokaido ShinkansenTokaido Shinkansen

Hokuriku ShinkansenHokuriku Shinkansen

Ancient Capital Nara Cultural Assets AreaAncient Capital Nara Cultural Assets Area

Mozu/Furuichi Tumuli & Takenouchi Route AreaMozu/Furuichi Tumuli & Takenouchi Route Area

Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji AreaBuddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area

Kumano AreaKumano Area

Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range

Nanki Kumano Geopark AreaNanki Kumano Geopark Area

主要広域観光ルート

World HeritageWorld Heritage

広域観光拠点地区

広域観光促進地域

Major gateway facilityMajor gateway facility

Tottori Sand Dunes and San'in Kaigan Geopark Area

San'in Kaigan Geopark AreaSan'in Kaigan Geopark Area

Ancient Capital KyotoCultural Assets Area

KobePortKobePort

Yonago Kitaro AirportYonago Kitaro Airport

Sakai PortSakai Port

Major wide-area tourism routeMajor wide-area tourism routeWide-area tourism key areaWide-area tourism key areaWide-area tourism promotion areaWide-area tourism promotion area