promoting investment in hokkaido

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


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


Provision of unused spaces


Development of new businesses with IT/AI

Implementation of trial businesses



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


Provision of information on subsidized projects, etc.

Joint business plan development


Support for notification/application to public institutions

Implementation of trial businesses



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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




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



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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.




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

promoting investment in hokkaido

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