Osaka and the Kansai region are gearing up for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, with significant improvements in its functions as a global city and a thriving business environment.
The region hosts many of Japan's leading companies, fostering active open innovation initiatives.
For more information on the business environment and companies in Kansai, you can refer to the following external links.

◎Kansai Startup-friendly Declaration
This initiative, led by the Kansai Economic Federation, features companies and organizations in the Kansai region that actively support startups and entrepreneurs by offering open doors for consultation and collaboration. The declaration aims to promote a welcoming environment for new businesses in the region.
Visit the Kansai Economic Federation’s official page for more information on the Kansai Startup-friendly Declaration.
Kansai Startup-friendly Declaration

◎Kansai's Business Environment
The Kansai area, Japan's second-largest economic region after the Tokyo metropolitan area, offers strategic advantages such as excellent access as a hub in Asia and strong capabilities in the life sciences sector.
Kansai Bureau of Economy,Trade and Industry – Invest Japan
Invest Kansai IBPC INVEST OSAKA

◎Short Video on Osaka's Business Environment
Succeed together in Osaka and beyond. (Short version)

*The video highlights the Osaka metropolitan area, which includes major cities like Kyoto and Kobe, with a population of approximately 23 million and an area of 33,000 km². This region is a hub for large enterprises, small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, as well as prestigious universities and research institutions.