Greater Tokyo

Chiba

Project: Chiba Makuhari Redevelopment

Concept:

Transform Chiba Makuhari into a world-class sports and entertainment hub, with the Bay waterfront as a mix of sports, lifestyle, and culture. Leverage Narita and Haneda access to position Chiba as an international gateway for events and tourism, attracting global investors and partners.

Key Themes:

  • Global partnerships with leading franchises and investors

  • Public–private partnership structure

  • Mixed-use, year-round cultural, lifestyle entertainment hub

Western Japan

Osaka / Kyoto

Project: Osaka Global Finance Zone

Concept:

Position Osaka and Kyoto as the gateway for global capital in Western Japan, with a focus on private equity and venture capital. Serve as a complementary counterpart to Greater Tokyo, attracting international investors and asset managers while strengthening industry–university partnerships.

Key Themes:

  • Attraction of global investors and asset managers

  • Collaboration with leading corporates and universities

  • Growth of a dynamic innovation and startup ecosystem

Southern Japan

Fukuoka

Project: Fukuoka Global Finance Zone

Concept:

Position Fukuoka as Japan’s front door to Asia, combining its strategic location with a dynamic, youthful economy. Build on its reputation for openness and livability to attract cross-border capital, entrepreneurs, and talent, while fostering next-generation industries and innovation hubs.

Key Themes:

  • Gateway for Asia-facing capital, business, and talent

  • Innovation leadership in digital finance and emerging industries

  • Cross-border hub for startups and entrepreneurial ecosystems

Northern Japan

Hokkaido

Project: Sapporo GX & Regional Development

Concept:

Develop Hokkaido as a hub for finance, tourism, and sustainability, combining global investment with regional strengths in hospitality, renewables, agri-tech, and logistics. Position Hokkaido as a frontier market for green transformation with local government support.

Key Themes:

  • Global capital for renewables and green transformation (GX)

  • Innovation in agri-tech and advanced logistics

  • Tourism, hospitality, and cultural integration as growth drivers